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T.N. Balakrishna

T.N. Balakrishna

Actor · Died July 19, 1995, aged 81 · Arasikere, Karnataka, India

T.N. Balakrishna was born in 1913 in Arasikere, Karnataka, India. He was an actor, known for Bangarada Manushya (1972), Gandhada Gudi (1973) and Dial 100 (1982). He died on 19 July 1995 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Biography from IMDb.

Born
November 2, 1913
Died
July 19, 1995 (aged 81)
From
Arasikere, Karnataka, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
4 on Motif · 142 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 38% in 30 days

What are T.N. Balakrishna's films like?

Across a limited sample of 4 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Society and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Society
36%
Bonds
35%
Morality
29%
Family bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 4 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 3 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 3 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 0

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 0 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 4 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings shown from 5 titles

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
2
Melancholic
2
Romantic
2
Contemplative
1
Warm
1
Other
2

How their films linger

Hopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch T.N. Balakrishna's films?

As of October 24, 2026, all 4 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for T.N. Balakrishna's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted.

Filmography

142 credits, 4 with a Motif page.

  • Odahuttidavaru (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Gejje Naada (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Kumkuma Bhagya (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Belliyappa Bangarappa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Halli Meshtru (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Kalyana Mantapa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    as Nanjundaiah

  • Halli Rambhe Belli Bombe (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Garuda Dhwaja (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Chakravarthy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Shabarimale Swamy Ayyappa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Ranabheri (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Samsaara Nouke (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Yuddha Kaanda (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Mutthinantha Manushya (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Sankranthi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Ranaranga (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1988)

    as Shanthamurthy

  • Praja Prabhuthva (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Nava Bharatha (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Inspector Kranthikumar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Anthima Theerpu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Mr. Raja (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Olavina Udugore (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Bazar Bheema (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Bete (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Preethi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Brahmastra (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Henne Ninagenu Bandhana (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Swabhimana (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Shabash Vikram (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Aahuthi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Bettada Hoovu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    as Doddajja

  • Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Onti Dhwani (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Ganda Bherunda (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as James Robert

  • Gajendra (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Makkaliralavva Manethumba (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Benkiya Bale (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Kaviratna Kalidasa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Anveshane (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    as Ajja

  • Ibbani Karagithu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    as Rangappa

  • Mullina Gulabi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Parajitha (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Nee Nanna Gellalare (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    as Hayavadana Rao

  • Maria, My Darling (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Rahasya Rathri (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Vajrada Jalapatha (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Auto Raja (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    as Dr. Dinakar

  • Kulla Kulli (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    as Venkateshaiah

  • Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    as Hanumantha Rao

  • Huliya Halina Mevu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    as Uttanayaka

  • Asadhya Aliya (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    as Krishnappa

  • Naa Ninna Bidalaare (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    as Gayatri's father

  • Thaayige Thakka Maga (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    as Ramanagara Kuppuswamy

  • Vasantha Lakshmi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Sneha Sedu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Maathu Tappada Maga (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Kiladi Kittu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    as Muttanna

  • Shankar Guru (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    as Advocate Lakshman Rao

  • Halli Haida (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Galaate Samsaara (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    as Mahadevayya

  • Olavu Geluvu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    as Narasimhayya

  • Sahodarara Savaal (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    as Krishnappa

  • Sanaadi Appanna (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    as Apashruthi Ayyanna

  • Bhaagyavantharu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    as Mahadevayya

  • Manassinanthe Mangalya (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Pavanaganga (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Aparadhi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Badavara Bandhu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    as Nagappa

  • Naa Ninna Mareyalare (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    as Subbanna

  • Bayaludaari (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    as Govinda Rao

  • Raja Nanna Raja (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    as Hayavadan Rao

  • Bahaddur Gandu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    as Diwan

  • Premada Kanike (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    as Madhavayya

  • Hosilu Mettida Hennu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Trimurthy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1975)

    as Seetharamaiah

  • Mayura (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1975)

    as Madhukeshwara

  • Onde Roopa Eradu Guna (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Daari Thappida Maga (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1975)

    as Prasad's father in law

  • Maga Mommaga (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1974)

    as Purushottam

  • Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Bhakta Kumbhara(1975)

    as Gora's Neighbour

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Sampatthige Savaal (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1974)

    as Puttappa

  • Eradu Kanasu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1974)

    as Guest Appearance

  • Boothayyana Maga Ayyu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1974)

    as Singlayya / Bundekyatha

  • Bangaarada Panjara(1973)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Gandhada Gudi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1973)

    as Venkatappa Nayaka

  • Doorada Betta (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Seetheyalla Savithri (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Swayamvara (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1973)

    as Nanjundayya

  • Bidugade (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1973)

    as Subba Rao

  • Nanda Gokula (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Bangaarada Manushya (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)

    as Rachutappa

  • Hrudaya Sangama (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Sakshatkara(1971)

    as Lakshmanayya, Bhoopalayya's Brother In law

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Pratidhwani(1971)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kula Gourava (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    as Raghunath Rao's Secretary

  • Thayi Devaru (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Namma Samsara (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Baala Bandhana (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Kasturi Nivasa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    as Bhojarajaiah

  • Nanna Thamma (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Bhale Jodi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)

    as Papacchi's father

  • Mayor Muthanna (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    as Ranganath Rao

  • Uyyaale (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    as Seethapathi

  • Namma Makkalu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Gandondu Hennaru (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Bhaagyada Baagilu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    as Gunda

  • Mysuru Tanga (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    as Rao Bahaddur

  • Gandhinagara (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Immadi Pulikeshi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    as Rahappa

  • Chakratheertha (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Shri Purandaradasaru (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    as Balakrishnachar

  • Baala Naagamma (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Sarvagna Murthy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Mane Aliya (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    as Daskath Danappa

  • Post Master (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Chandavalliya Thota (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    as Kariyappa

  • Naandi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    as Sitapathy

  • Mana Mecchida Madadi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    Dialogue · as Ramesh

  • Veerakesari (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Kulavadhu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Kanyarathna (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    as Jaganathaiah

  • Nanda Deepa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Santha Thukaram (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Karuneye Kutumbada Kannu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    as Balendra Mohana Kutike

  • Bhoodana (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Sri Shaila Mahathme (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Bhakta Cheta (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Kaivara Mahathme (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Kantheredu Nodu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    as Dasanna

  • Kittur Chennamma (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Rani Honnamma (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Ranadheera Kanteerava (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1960)

    Producer · as Appanna

  • Jagajyothi Basveshwara (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Kappu Bilupu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1959)

    as Narasimha Murthy

  • Anna Thangi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Mane Thumbida Hennu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Rayara Sose (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Varadakshine (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1957)

    as Seetharamaiah

Career shape

A full career of 142 titles from 1957 to 1994.

Most popular right now

Bangaarada Panjara (1973)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting142 of 142: 140 only acting, 2 with another roleWriting1 of 142: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleProducing1 of 142: 0 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1950s6 · acting1960s31 · 31 acting · 2 crew1970s55 · acting1980s39 · acting1990s11 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it.

How do T.N. Balakrishna's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Midcredits score in the 94th percentile, the median of all 4; across a limited sample of 4 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 93rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

93rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Approval · how many liked their films

91stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Reach · how many have seen their films

6thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Midcredits score across 4 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 4 titles are Mixed.

  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Bangaarada Panjara (1973)

82nd percentile spread · 12% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Bangaarada Panjara (1973)

Midcredits 97th · 82% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does T.N. Balakrishna work with?

People who share at least 2 of T.N. Balakrishna's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Rajkumar shares the most, 4.

Writers

Actors

Composers