Balasubramaniam (1937–1990),[1] know by his screen name Dinesh, was an Indian actor known for his work in Kannada cinema.

[2] Notably, he acted[3] in Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu (1974), Golmaal Radhakrishna (1990), S. P. Sangliyana Part 2 (1990) and Seetharamu (1979).

[1] Balasubramaniam's first film appearance came in Naandi (1964), during the making of which he was given the screen name, Dinesh, by producer Vadiraj.

In Seetharamu (1979), he appeared in a comedic character, a role he would continue to portray majorly for the rest of his career.

Dinesh was also an active stage actor during this time; he was touring with a troupe performing Lakshadheeshwara, a play written by him.