Shiva Balaji

Siva Balaji (born as Siva Balaji Manoharan on 14 October 1980) is an Indian actor, television personality, and producer who is known for his works in the Telugu Film Industry, as well as a few Tamil films. He was introduced as a hero by director Suresh Krishna through the film Idi Maa Ashokgadi Love Story (2003). He shot to fame with his performance as a hot-blooded youth with Gray shades in the cult classic Arya (2004 film) (2004). He continued to star in films such as Sankranti (2005), Englishkaran (2005), Pote Poni (2006), Chandamama (2007), Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010), Katamarayudu (2017), and Snehamera Jeevitham (2017). Siva Balaji is best known for appearing in several successful films as the solo lead, part of multi starrers, and in supporting roles. He won the Copper Nandi Award for his performance in the film Pothe Poni.

Siva Balaji is also a notable television personality. He appeared on the Telugu version of the Bigg Boss reality show that is broadcast on Star Maa, where he emerged as the title winner of Bigg Boss Telugu season 1.