
T. C. Balaji, better known as Daniel Balaji was an Indian actor, who predominantly worked in Tamil film industry and in some Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam films. After beginning his career in 1998 as a unit production manager on the set of Kamal Haasan's unreleased Marudhanayagam, he acted in television serials before breaking into the film industry. His first major role was in Kaakha Kaakha (2003) as a police officer alongside Suriya, who played the leading role. Balaji also had gained recognition for his performance as the antagonist in the Dhanush-starrer Polladhavan (2007), which was a success with critics and audiences alike.

Tuck Jagadish
2021 · as Veerendra

Yennai Arindhaal
2015 · as Gangster

Bigil
2019 · as Daniel

Kaakha Kaakha
2003 · as Shrikanth

Vada Chennai
2018 · as Thambi

BP 180
2025 · as Arnold

April Maadhathil
2002 · as Suresh

Anandham Vilayadum Veedu
2021 · as Karuppan

Vai Raja Vai
2015 · as Rangarajan (Raadhu)

Thimiru Pudichavan
2018

Chirutha
2007

Bangalore Underworld
2017 · as ACP Thomas

Paisa Paisa
2013 · as Kidnapper

Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo
2016 · as Hiren

Polladhavan
2007 · as Ravi

Enbathettu
2017

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
2006 · as Amudhan Sukumaran

Bairavaa
2017 · as Kottai Veeran