Siva Balaji
Indian actor, television personality and film producer
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Siva Balaji (born as Siva Balaji Manohar on 14 October 1980) is an Indian actor and television personality, better known for his works in the Telugu film industry. He also made an appearance on the Telugu version of the reality show Bigg Boss, which airs on Star Maa.
14 October 1980
Siva Balaji | |
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Siva on a television interview in 2017 | |
| Born | Sivabalaji Manohar 14 October 1980 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupations | Actor, television personality |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Organization | Movie Artists Association |
| Spouse(s) | Madhumitha (m.2009–present) |
| Children | 2 |
He is currently serving as the treasurer of the Movie Artists Association since 2021.
Early life and family
Siva Balaji was born and brought up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He attended Karthikeyan Matriculation Higher Secondary School. He has a younger sister Gayathri Lingam who is married to Yathendra Lingam, and younger brothers Prashanth Balaji and Krishna Sai. In 2009, he married actress Madhumitha, whom he paired in the film Englishkaran.[1][2] They both have two sons.[3]
Career
Balaji appeared in his first film Idi Maa Ashokgadi Love Story, followed by a role in Ela Cheppanu and the lead role in Dost. He got major break in the film Arya (2004) directed by Sukumar. A reviewer said, "Siva is good as adamant, at times confused, lover. He generated comedy in a few scenes where he shows his frustration."[4] Reviewer from Sify.com wrote " Siva as Ajay is very promising."[5] It was followed by Sankranti, in which he shared screen space with actors Daggubati Venkatesh and Srikanth.
Balaji appeared in Kumkuma (2005). He also appeared in the Tamil film Englishkaran in the same year. He made five films in 2006: Pothe Poni, Kokila, Sarada Saradaga, Aganthakudu and Annavaram.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Idi Maa Ashokgadi Love Story | Ashok | Film Debut |
| Ela Cheppanu | Amar Varma | ||
| 2004 | Dost | Siva | |
| Arya | Ajay | ||
| 2005 | Sankranti | Chinna | |
| Kumkuma | Karthik | ||
| Englishkaran | Bala | Tamil film | |
| 2006 | Pote Poni | Chaitanya | |
| Kokila | Abhi | ||
| Sarada Saradaga | Prem | ||
| Aagantakudu | Anil | ||
| Annavaram | Varam's husband | ||
| 2007 | Pagale Vennela | Balu | |
| Podarillu | |||
| Chandamama | Dorababu | ||
| 2008 | Target | ACP Bose | |
| 2009 | Mast | Balaji | |
| 2010 | Shambo Shiva Shambo | Chandru | |
| 2013 | Jagamemaaya | [6] | |
| 2015 | Janda Pai Kapiraju | Gopi | |
| Lion | Cameo appearance | ||
| 2017 | Katamarayudu | Sivarayudu | |
| Snehamera Jeevitham | Mohan | Also producer | |
| 2022 | 10th Class Diaries | ||
| Shaakuntalam | Maadavya | ||
| 2023 | Sindhooram | Singanna | |
| Calling Sahasra | Ravi | ||
| 2025 | Kannappa | Kumara Deva Sastry |
- All films are in Telugu, except Englishkaaran.
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bigg Boss 1 | Contestant | Star Maa | Winner- On Day 70 |
| Neethone Dance | Guest | Star Maa | ||
| 2022 | Recce | Chalapathi | ZEE5 |