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]
Balaji Sarma | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Balaji Sarma |
| Education | L.L.B |
| Known for | Actor |
| Notable work | Drishyam, The Great Father |
Early life and background
editBalaji 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
editBalaji is married and has a daughter, Navomika.[4]
Career
editBalaji 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
editFilms
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
editMalayalam
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