K. Yuthan Balaji is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He made his debut in the 2009 film, Pattalam produced by N. Linguswamy, before featuring as the lead actor in Kaadhal Solla Vandhen (2010) and Nagarvalam (2017).
K. Yuthan Balaji | |
|---|---|
| Born | Balaji Balakrishnan 24 October 1987 |
| Other names | Joe |
| Education | Bachelor of Science |
| Alma mater | Loyola College, Chennai |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006 – present |
| Known for | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal |
Career
editAfter appearing the successful Vijay TV school drama television serial Kana Kaanum Kaalangal, Balaji and several of his co-stars were cast the lead actors of Rohan Krishna's coming-of-age drama film Pattalam (2009). Produced by N. Linguswamy and featuring Nadhiya Moidu in a key role, the film did not perform as well as anticipated at the box office. He was then selected to play the lead role in Boopathy Pandian's Kaadhal Solla Vandhen (2010) after the film went through a change of cast. Starring opposite Meghana Raj, the film had a wide release across Tamil Nadu.[1] He then appeared in Meiyyazhagi (2013) portraying a man with cerebral palsy and the film had a low-profile release and received mixed reviews.[2][3]
He made a comeback through a romantic thriller film titled Nagarvalam in 2017, and changed his stagename from Balaji Balakrishnan to Yuthan Balaji.[4][5]
With a few films where he plays chocolate boy role in his kitty, Yuthan Balaji has opted for a high action web series in the late 2018 and taken the avatar of a gangster in Vella Raja.[6]
Filmography
edit- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Pattalam | Jerry | |
| 2010 | Kaadhal Solla Vandhen | Prabhu | |
| 2013 | Meiyyazhagi | Deiva | |
| 2017 | Nagarvalam | Kumar |
- Television
- Star Vijay - Kana Kaanum Kaalangal (2006) as Joseph
- Zee Tamizh - Dance Jodi Dance (2016) as Yuthan
Web series
edit- Vella Raja (2018) as Kathir
References
edit- ^ "KADHAL SOLLA VANDHEN REVIEW - TAMIL MOVIE KADHAL SOLLA VANDHEN REVIEW". www.behindwoods.com.
- ^ "Meiyyazhagi Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Meiyyazhagi by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Movie review". iluvcinema.in.
- ^ "Nagarvalam Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Nagarvalam by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ Anantharam, Chitra Deepa (21 April 2017). "Nagarvalam: Vexed in the city". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (18 December 2018). "Yuthan Balaji plays a gangster". Deccan Chronicle.
