K. Balajiwas an Indian film producer and actor best known for his Tamil films, particularly films such as the Rajinikanth-starrer Billa (1980) and Kamal Haasan-starrer Vazhvey Maayam (1982). He was the father-in-law of actor Mohanlal. His son is the producer Suresh Balaje.Balaji was born to Tamil parents. He was the grandson of colonial era advocate T. Rangachari. His interest in acting began when he performed in school plays and amateur theatre shows. Balaji died on 2 May 2009 evening due to multiple organ and renal failure. He had been hospitalised for over a month.