Balaji Sarma
Balaji Sarma | |
|---|---|
| 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
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
Balaji is married and has a daughter, Navomika.[4]
Career
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
Films
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Apoorva Puthranmar | |
| PDC Athra Cheriya Degree Alla | ||
| 2024 | Njan Kandhatha Sare | |
| Kurukku | DGP Ramdas | |
| Peppatty | ||
| 2023 | Garudan | Lecturer |
| Sashiyum Sakunthalayum | Sundharan Panikkar | |
| Kurukkan | ||
| 2018 | Shaji’s Colleague | |
| Anuragam | ||
| Jawanum Mullappoovum | SI Salomon | |
| Purusha Pretham | ||
| 2022 | Prathi Niraparadhiyaano | |
| Vivaha Avahanam | ||
| King Fish | Janaki’s Husband | |
| Mathukuttiyude Vazhikal | ||
| Kaduva | Deputy Prison Officer | |
| Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh | ||
| 2021 | Oru Thathvika Avalokanam | SI Thankachan |
| Anjam Vedam | ||
| Chathur Mukham | SI Zackaria | |
| One | Chittar Gopalakrishnan MLA | |
| Sahyadriyile Chuvanna Pookkal | ||
| 2020 | Forensic | Dr. Jayan Krishna |
| Uriyadi | Played a role as News Reader Arvind Aasamyi. | |
| 2019 | Sooryakantha | |
| Pattabhiraman | Rameshan | |
| Sachin | Prof. Balaji | |
| Daivam Sakshi | ||
| Ningal Camera Nireekshanathilaanu | ||
| Mikhael | Karate Trainer | |
| 2018 | Koodasha | |
| Nonsense | Manoj | |
| Chalakkudykkaran Changathy | Meenutty’s Father | |
| Oru Kuttanadan Blog | Pambadi Vijayan | |
| School Diary | ||
| Mohanlal | Police Officer | |
| Panchavarnathatha | Jimmy’s Assistant | |
| Parole | Police Officer | |
| Ankarajyathe Jimmanmar | Adv. James | |
| School Dairy | ||
| Kaly | Sijo | |
| 2017 | Telescope | Dalit Man |
| Villain | Mohan Nair | |
| Lavakusha | Sajan Mathew | |
| Sherlock Toms | Vinod | |
| Lakshyam | Rajan | |
| 1971: Beyond Borders | Sahadevan's Friend | |
| The Great Father | Jose | |
| Oru Mexican Aparatha | Sunil | |
| Aby | School Teacher | |
| 2016 | Ore Mukham | Exam Invigilator |
| Kavi Uddheshichathu..? | Benny | |
| Oppam | Police Officer | |
| Popcorn | Vasudevan | |
| IDI: Inspector Dawood Ibrahim | DCB Bank Manager | |
| Karingunnam 6’s | Satheesan | |
| Ghost Villa | ||
| Oru Murai Vanthu Paarthaya | Kunjachan | |
| Shikhamani | ||
| Darvinte Parinamam | Police Constable | |
| 2015 | Adi Kapyare Kootamani | Electrician |
| Rajamma @ Yahoo | Police Officer | |
| Kanal | Subash | |
| Amar Akbar Anthony | Man in the Hospital | |
| Ennu Ninte Moideen | Sethu's Brother-in-law | |
| Monsoon | ||
| Kanthari | Police Constable | |
| Nirnnayakam | Police Officer | |
| 2014 | Oru Korean Padam | Freddy |
| Names Unknown | District Collector | |
| Avatharam | Police Officer | |
| Mr. Fraud | Shivaram | |
| 1 by Two | ||
| Pakida | Xavier | |
| Avathaaram | ||
| Medulla Oblangata | ||
| Perariyathavar | ||
| 2013 | Drishyam | Restaurant Owner |
| Vedivazhipadu | Mobile Shopkeeper | |
| Memories (2013 film) | Somashekaran | |
| Left Right Left | ||
| 72 Model | ||
| Kunjananthante Kada | ||
| Hotel California | ||
| 2012 | Ozhimuri | Breakthrough role. |
Television / Serial Credits
Malayalam
- Alakal
- Ammakili
- Kayamkulam Kochunni
- Moonnu Mani
References
- ^ "Balaji Sarma Movies List | Rotten Tomatoes | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. 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.
- ^ a b "Air Force entry at 16, advocate at 26; Why actor Balaji Sarma quit his job". Air Force entry at 16, advocate at 26; Why actor Balaji Sarma quit his job. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ thomas, elizabeth (2014-05-31). "Balaji Sarma: From television to tinsel town | Balaji Sarma: From television to tinsel town". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ Fb; Tw; Linkdin; Whatsapp; Us, GNFollow. "'നിന്നെ സിനിമയ്ക്ക് ആവശ്യമില്ല, വീട്ടുകാര്ക്ക് ആവശ്യമുണ്ട്'; സ്വപ്നകഥയിലെ മമ്മൂട്ടി, ബാലാജിയുടെ കുറിപ്പ്". Asianet News Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2025-11-19.
External links
- Balaji Sarma at IMDb