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Siva Balaji

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Siva Balaji
Siva on a television interview in 2017
Born
Sivabalaji Manohar

(1980-10-14) 14 October 1980 (age 44)
Occupation(s)Actor, television personality
Years active2003–present
OrganizationMovie Artists Association
Spouse(s)Madhumitha
(m.2009–present)
Children2

Siva Balaji (born as Siva Balaji Manohar on 14 October 1980) is an Indian actor and television personality, who is known for his works in the Telugu film industry. He also appeared on the Telugu version of the Bigg Boss reality show that is broadcast on Star Maa.

He is currently serving as the treasurer of the Movie Artists Association since 2021.

Early life and family

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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 his film Englishkaran.[1][2] They have two sons.[3][4]

Career

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Balaji appeared in his first film Idi Maa Ashokgadi Love Story, followed by a role in Ela Cheppanu and the lead role in Dost. His major break came 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."[5] Reviewer from Sify.com wrote " Siva as Ajay is very promising."[6] 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

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  • All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
Year Film Role Notes
2003 Idi Maa Ashokgadi Love Story Ashok Film Debut
2003 Ela Cheppanu Amar Varma
2004 Dost Siva
2004 Arya Ajay
2005 Sankranti Chinna
2005 Kumkuma Karthik
2005 Englishkaran Bala Tamil film
2006 Pote Poni Chaitanya
Kokila Abhi
Sarada Saradaga Prem
Aagantakudu Anil
Annavaram Varam's husband Guest appearance
2007 Pagale Vennela Balu
Podarillu
Chandamama Dorababu
2008 Target ACP Bose
2009 Mast Balaji
2010 Shambo Shiva Shambo Chandru
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

Television

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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

References

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  1. ^ "Madhumitha Betrothal Function". indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
  2. ^ "Madhumitha to wed her lover". Oneindia. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
  3. ^ "Siva Balaji family, childhood photos – Shiva – Celebrity family wiki". celebritykick.com. 22 January 2015.
  4. ^ "Aroundandhra.com". www.aroundandhra.com.
  5. ^ "Telugu cinema Review – Arya – Allu Arjun, Anuradha Mehta – Sukumar – Devi Sri Prasad – Raju". www.idlebrain.com.
  6. ^ "Review". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 February 2014.