N.L. Balakrishnan was born on April 17, 1943 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He was an actor, known for
Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989),
Aravam (1980) and
Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka (1995). He was married to Nalini. He died on December 25, 2014 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.