Born in Madurai, Bala is a graduate in Tamil literature from Madurai American College. |
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After training as an assistant director under Balu Mahendra for five films all of which won National awards, he broke into the tamil film industry with “SETHU” in 1999 which earned widespread critical appreciation and catapulted the leading man Vikram into superstardom overnight. |
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Bala’s films often feature complex themes woven in seemingly simple plots. With a career spanning nearly a decade, he has garnered high acclaim and had been praised for handling serious issues whilst retaining the entertainment value in his films. His movies are generally made in the tamil language but are usually also remade into other languages like Telegu and Hindi owing to their National appeal. |
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His three films have won 13 filmfare awards and “PITHAMAGAN” has the distinguished honor of being the only Tamil movie to be awarded with 6 Filmfare awards. Bala won the prestigious Kalaimamani Award from the State of Tamil Nadu in 2007.
His fourth films is “NAAN KADAVUL” starring Arya, Pooja & others.
Naan Kadavul won two National awards at 56th National film awards 2008 and three State awards at Tamilnadu Govt film awards 2008. director Bala won Best Director award for Naan Kadavul. |
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| Balu Mehendra |
| My son, Bala is the only one. When asked – which Indian film maker do you think is capable of making films on as International level to International standards? |
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| Mani Ratnam |
| I am the great fan of Bala. |
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Sundara Ramaswamy |
| Bala is one director capable of making films in Hollywood Scale. |
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Rajiv Menon |
“Bala is one truly original voice” according to Menon, Bala who combines artistry with marketability, comes close to being the only Tamil Auteur.
“His characterization is very strong”. |
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Mammootty |
| If I have to act in Tamil films again, ask Bala to make films, I shall act. |
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