Noted Telugu actor M.Balayaya passed away on Saturday at his residence in Hyderabad. 94-year-old Balayya had many problems due to old age. Balayya stepped into the cinema world through the film Ettuku Pai Ettu released in the year 1958. He played many important roles in his career, which were well-liked. From Brahma to Mahadev and from Arjun to Shri Krishna, he played all the characters very beautifully.
Role of gods in many films
Balayya played the character of Shiva in his second film Parvathi Kalyanam. After this, he played the role of Shiva in the 1961 film Krishna Prema. He played the character of Balaram in the 1964 film Babruvahana and in the same way he won accolades by playing many religious characters in his films.
Balayya became an actor after studying engineering
Balayya had no match in terms of acting, but Balayya, born in Chavupadu, did not always want to become an actor. He completed his engineering from Chennai and then his mind went towards acting. He started doing theater and then in the year 1958, Balayya started his career through the Telugu film Telugu Ettuku Pai Ettu which was directed by Tapi Chanakya.
Amazing roles in more than 300 films
Balayya played important roles in many films as well as did small roles in many films. In all, with over 300 films to his credit, Balayya wanted to be a terrific artist as well as a successful producer. He also produced all the films under the banner of Amrutha Films.