Balaji Sarma
Balaji Sarma | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Balaji Sarma |
| Education | L.L.B |
| Known for | Actor |
| Notable work | Drishyam, The Great Father |
Balaji Sarma is an Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema and television.[1] He gained recognition for his roles in Malayalam TV serials before transitioning to supporting characters in films.[2][3]
Early life and background
[edit]Balaji is the son of Harihara Sarma and Parvathy Ammal. At age 16, he joined the Indian Air Force, where he served for nine years. After his service, he earned a law degree before leaving his job to pursue acting full-time.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Balaji is married and has a daughter, Navomika.[4]
Career
[edit]Balaji began his career as a television anchor, hosting a comedy show on Asianet. He went on to act in several Malayalam television serials, including Alakal and Kayamkulam Kochunni.[5]
In films, he appeared in a variety of supporting roles.[6] His notable credits include Drishyam (2013), Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015), Pakida, Memories, Perariyathavar, The Great Father, and Oppam.
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ozhimuri | mahout Murugan | |
| 2013 | Hotel California | ||
| Kunjananthante Kada | |||
| 72 Model | |||
| Left Right Left | Hassan | ||
| Memories | Constable Somasekharan | ||
| Vedivazhipadu | Mobile Shopkeeper | ||
| Drishyam | Restaurant owner | ||
| 2014 | Perariyathavar | District Collector | |
| Medulla Oblangata | |||
| Avathaaram | Bhadran | ||
| Pakida | Xavier | ||
| 1 by Two | |||
| Mr. Fraud | Shivaram | ||
| Avatharam | Police Officer | ||
| Oru Korean Padam | Freddy | ||
| 2015 | Nirnayakam | Police Officer | |
| Kanthari | Police Constable | ||
| Monsoon | |||
| Ennu Ninte Moideen | Mukkam Narayanan | ||
| Amar Akbar Anthony | Man in the Hospital | ||
| Kanal | Subash | ||
| Rajamma @ Yahoo | Police Officer | ||
| Adi Kapyare Kootamani | Electrician | ||
| 2016 | Darvinte Parinamam | Police Constable | |
| Shikhamani | |||
| Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | Kunjachan | ||
| Ghost Villa | |||
| Karinkunnam 6's | Satheesan | ||
| IDI: Inspector Dawood Ibrahim | DCB Bank Manager | ||
| Popcorn | Vasudevan | ||
| Oppam | SI Bhadran | ||
| Kavi Uddheshichathu..? | Benny | ||
| Ore Mukham | Exam Invigilator | ||
| 2017 | Aby | School Teacher | |
| Oru Mexican Aparatha | Sunil | ||
| The Great Father | Inspector Jose | ||
| 1971: Beyond Borders | Sahadevan's friend | ||
| Lakshyam | Rajan | ||
| Sherlock Toms | Vinod | ||
| Lavakusha | Sajan Mathew | ||
| Villain | Mohan Nair | ||
| Telescope | Dalit Man | ||
| 2018 | Kaly | Sijo | |
| School Diary | |||
| Ankarajyathe Jimmanmar | Adv. James | ||
| Parole | Police officer | ||
| Panchavarnathatha | Jimmy’s assistant | ||
| Mohanlal | Police officer | ||
| Oru Kuttanadan Blog | Pambadi Vijayan | ||
| Chalakkudikkaran Changathi | Meenutty’s father | ||
| Nonsense | Manoj | ||
| Koodasha | |||
| 2019 | Mikhael | Karate Trainer | |
| Ningal Camera Nireekshanathilaanu | |||
| Daivam Sakshi | |||
| Sachin | Prof. Balaji | ||
| Pattabhiraman | Rameshan | ||
| Sooryakantha | |||
| 2020 | Uriyadi | News Reader Arvind Aasamyi | |
| Forensic | Dr. Jayan Krishna | ||
| 2021 | Sahyadriyile Chuvanna Pookkal | ||
| One | Chittar Gopalakrishnan MLA | ||
| Chathur Mukham | SI Zackaria | ||
| Anjam Vedam | |||
| Oru Thathvika Avalokanam | SI Thankachan | ||
| 2022 | Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh | ||
| Kaduva | Deputy Prison Officer | ||
| Mathukuttiyude Vazhikal | |||
| King Fish | Janaki’s husband | ||
| Vivaha Avahanam | |||
| Prathi Niraparadhiyaano | |||
| 2023 | Purusha Pretham | Police surgeon | |
| Jawanum Mullapoovum | SI Salomon | ||
| Anuragam | Advocate | ||
| 2018 | Shaji’s colleague | ||
| Kurukkan | Vishwambharan | ||
| Sashiyum Sakunthalayum | Sundharan Panikkar | ||
| Garudan | Lecturer | ||
| 2024 | Peppatty | ||
| Kurukku | DGP Ramdas | ||
| Njan Kandatha Sare | |||
| 2025 | PDC Athra Cheriya Degree Alla | ||
| Apoorva Puthranmar | |||
| 2026 | Varavu † | TBA | [7] |
Television / Serial Credits
[edit]Malayalam
[edit]- Alakal
- Ammakili
- Kayamkulam Kochunni
- Moonnu Mani
References
[edit]- ↑ "Balaji Sarma Movies List". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
- ↑ "Balaji Sarma - Indian Actor Profile, Pictures, Movies, Events". NOWRUNNING. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ↑ "Balaji Sarma is going places". The Times of India. 2014-07-27. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- 1 2 "Air Force entry at 16, advocate at 26; Why actor Balaji Sarma quit his job". Onmanorama. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ↑ Thomas, Elizabeth (2014-05-31). "Balaji Sarma: From television to tinsel town". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ↑ "'നിന്നെ സിനിമയ്ക്ക് ആവശ്യമില്ല, വീട്ടുകാര്ക്ക് ആവശ്യമുണ്ട്'; സ്വപ്നകഥയിലെ മമ്മൂട്ടി, ബാലാജിയുടെ കുറിപ്പ്". Asianet News Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ↑ "Joju George's Varavu gets release date". Cinema Express. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
External links
[edit]- Balaji Sarma at IMDb