Balakrishnan (20 June 1927 – 31 August 2000), senior Congress leader, He was a minister in various governments led by K. Karunakaran and A. K. Antony.

He represented Chalakkudy, Chelakkara, Thrithala constituencies in different Kerala Legislative Assemblies.

He was a minister in the Government of Kerala, holding various portfolios including Irrigation, Transport, Devaswom and Harijan welfare.

Balakrishnan, senior Congress leader, was born at Nedupuzha, in Trichur district on 20 June 1927 as the son of Shri.

Entering public life while a student, as a worker of the Indian National Congress.