Bala
Bala is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Malayalam and Tamil films. He made his debut in the Tamil film, Anbu (2003), before finding success as an actor in Malayalam films.
Bala was born into a family closely associated with the film industry, with his grandfather being the owner of the Arunachala Studios. His father, Jeyakumar, directed over 350 films and documentaries, while his brother Siva has worked as a director and cinematographer in films.
The actor made a comeback to Tamil films in 2014 after appearing as one of Ajith Kumar's four brothers in Veeram. In order to get the on screen chemistry sorted, Bala was closely associated with Ajith throughout the film's shoot and was full of praise for him after release. The film, directed by Bala's brother Siva, opened to critical and commercial success.
Bala made his directorial debut through the 2012 Malayalam action film, The Hit List, in which he also played the lead role.
Filmography
Whose Life Is It Anyway?
What Makes Women Laugh?
What If...?
Năpasta
Aśoka
The Mystery of Emma Thorn
Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy
Ruby Blue
Absence of Malice
The Dirty Picture
Doo
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot
Heirs of the Beast
The Judgement (2024)
Dhoomam
Viduthalai: Part I
Elcano & Magellan: The First Voyage Around the World
Pulikkuthi Pandi
Capture the Flag
Nerkonda Paarvai
Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo
One Week (2008)
Hollows Grove
The Corporal and the Others
Devi 2
Kishkindha Kaandam
Everything Is Love
Oh My Ghost (2022)
A Bomb Was Stolen
Soppana Sundari
Brain Drain
The Sisters Brothers
Viduthalai: Part II
Blood & Water
Destination: European Nights
Condor
Stella (2012)
Unseen (2023)
The Office
Rise of the Raven
Blood Legacy
The Chair
Flint Town
Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial
Against the Ropes
Little Britain
The Silent Valley
Snakes & Ladders
Miles from Nowhere
Show Me a Hero
Countrymen
Blue's Clues