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Director Bala Wiki, Biography, Age, Wife, Movies, Images
Bala is an Indian film Director, Screenwriter, and Producer. He predominantly works for the Tamil Cinema. He is widely acclaimed for his Revolutionizing Tamil Cinema through his realistic, dark and disturbing depiction of the working class on the screen. He has made his directional debut with the Sethu in 1999, which gave a break to Vikram. Bala has received several awards and recognition for his work, including the National Film Award for the Best Director for his fourth feature film Naan Kadavul (2009). He has directed various films in Tamil Cinema. He and his wife Muthumalar got divorced after 17 years of Marriage. They have a daughter named Prarthana.
Director Bala Profile And Career
Director Bala was born on 11 July 1966 in Madurai. He has completed his graduation of Tamil Literature from Madurai American College. He joined as an assistant director under acclaimed Tamil Director Balu Mahendra. He worked on five films with him, and all those have won a National Awards. Bala began his Directional debut with Sethu. His films are marked by complex characters and irreverent humor. The flavor and color which he captures with the eye of Connoisseur. He has gained high critical acclaim for handling serious issues retaining the entertainment value in his films.
Director Bala Biography
| Name | Bala |
| Real Name | Bala Subramanian |
| Nickname | Bala |
| Profession | Indian film directors, screenwriters, and producers |
| Date of Birth | 11 July 1966 |
| Age | 55 (as of 2022) |
| Father Name | Yet to be Updated |
| Mother Name | Yet to be Updated |
| Height | 1.72 m |
| Weight | 64 Kg |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | Tamil literature |
| School | Yet to be Updated |
| College | Madurai American College |
| Hobbies | Reading Books, and Listening Music |
| Hometown | Uthamapalayam, Theni, Tamil Nadu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Married | Yes |
| Wife Name | Muthumalar |
| Current City | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Chennai |
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Director Bala Movies List
| Year | Film | Credited as | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | Producer | |||
| 1999 | Sethu | Yes | Yes | No | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil |
| 2001 | Nandha | Yes | Yes | No | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil |
| 2003 | Pithamagan | Yes | Yes | No | Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil |
| 2005 | Maayavi | No | No | Yes | |
| 2009 | Naan Kadavul | Yes | Yes | No | National Film Award for Best Direction Vijay Award for Best Director Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil |
| 2011 | Avan Ivan | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2013 | Paradesi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
|
| 2014 | Pisaasu | No | No | Yes | |
| 2015 | Chandi Veeran | No | No | Yes | |
| 2016 | Tharai Thappattai | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2018 | Naachiyaar | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Director Bala Movie Awards
Sethu (1999)
| Year | Result | Awards | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Won | 47th National Film Award | Best Regional Film Award |
| 2000 | Won | Tamilnadu State Awards | Best Director – Bala |
| Tamilnadu State Awards | Special Prize – Vikram | ||
| 2000 | Won | Filmfare Awards | Best Director – Bala |
| Filmfare Awards | Special Jury Award – Vikram | ||
| 2000 | Won | Cinema Express | Best Director – Bala |
| 2000 | Won | Pepsi Film Awards | Best Director – Bala |
| 2000 | Won | Dinakaran Award | Best Director – Bala |
Nandha (2001)
| Year | Result | Awards | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Won | Tamilnadu State Awards | Best Film Special Prize |
| Tamilnadu State Awards | Best Actor in Lead Role – Surya | ||
| Tamilnadu State Awards | Best Cinematographer – R. Rathnavelu | ||
| Tamilnadu State Awards | Best Actor in Supporting Role – Rajkiran | ||
| 51stAirtel Film Fans Awards | Best Director – Bala | ||
| Filmfare Awards | Best Tamil Actress – Laila | ||
| 2002 | Won | 22nd Cinema Express Awards | Best Director – Bala |
| 2003 | Won | Dinakaran Awards | Best Director – Bala |
Pithamagan (2003)
| Year | Result | Awards | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Won | National Film Awards | Best Actor – Vikram |
| 2004 | Won | Tamilnadu State Awards | Best Actor – Vikram |
| Tamilnadu State Awards | Best Actress – Laila | ||
| Tamilnadu State Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Sangeetha | ||
| 2004 | Won | Filmfare Awards | Best Film |
| Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Surya | ||
| Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Sangeetha | ||
| Filmfare Awards | Best Director – Bala | ||
| Filmfare Awards | Best Actor – Vikram | ||
| Filmfare Awards | Best Actress – Laila | ||
| 2004 | Won | ITFA | Best Lyricist – PazhaniBharathi |
| Best Playback Singer – SriramParthasarathy | |||
| 2004 | Won | Pepsi Film Awards | Best Director – Bala |
| Pepsi Film Awards | Best Actor in Comic Role – Karunas | ||
| 2004 | Won | Dinakaran Awards | Best Director – Bala |
| Dinakaran Awards | Best Actor – Vikram | ||
| Dinakaran Awards | Best Cinematographer – Balasubramaniam | ||
| Dinakaran Awards | Best Actress Supporting Role – Sangeetha | ||
| Dinakaran Awards | Best Actor in Comic Role – Karunas |
Naan Kadavul (2009)
| Year | Result | Awards | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Won | 56th National Award | Best Director – Bala |
| 56th National Award | Best Makeup – Sasi&Dasarathan | ||
| 2010 | Won | TANTIS Gold ID Card | Best Director – Bala |
| 2010 | Won | Tamilnadu State Award | Best Actress – Pooja |
| Tamilnadu State Award | Best Cinematographer – Arthur A. Wilson | ||
| Tamilnadu State Award | Best Villain – Rajendran | ||
| 2009 | Won | Filmfare Awards | Best Tamil Actress – Pooja |
| Nominated | Filmfare Awards | Best Director – Bala | |
| Filmfare Awards | Best Actor – Arya | ||
| Filmfare Awards | Best Tamil Film | ||
| Filmfare Awards | Best Tamil Supporting Actor – Rajendran | ||
| Filmfare Awards | Best Tamil Lyricist – Ilayaraja | ||
| 2010 | Won | Vijay Awards | Best Director – Bala |
| Vijay Awards | Best Actress – Pooja | ||
| Vijay Awards | Best Villain – Rajendran | ||
| Vijay Awards | Best Makeup – Sasi&Dasarathan | ||
| Vijay Awards | Best Male Playback Singer – Vijay Prakash |
Avan Ivan (2011)
| Year | Result | Awards | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Nominated | 1st SIIMA Awards | Best Actor – Vishal |
| 2012 | Won | Vijay Awards | Best Choreographer – Suchitra |
| Vijay Awards | Best Makeup – Dasarathan | ||
| Vijay Awards | Best Supporting Actor – GM Kumar |
Paradesi (2013)
| Year | Result | Awards | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Won | 60th National Film Awards | Best Costume Design – PoornimaRamaswamy |
| 2013 | Won | London International Film Festival | Best Cinematography – Chezhiyan Ra |
| Best Costume – PoornimaRamaswamy | |||
| Nominated | London International Film Festival | Best Film of the Festival – Bala | |
| Best Director of a Foreign Film – Bala | |||
| Best Foreign Language Feature Film – Bala | |||
| Best Director of a Foreign Feature Film – Bala | |||
| Best Lead Actor – AtharvaaMurali | |||
| Best Music – G.V. Prakash Kumar | |||
| Won | 61stFilmfare Awards South | Best Director – Bala | |
| 2013 | Best Actor – AtharvaaMurali | ||
| Best Supporting Actress – Dhansika | |||
| Nominated | 61stFilmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Vedhika | |
| 2013 | Won | SICA Awards | Best Director – Bala |
| 2014 | Won | 3rd SIIMA Awards | Best Director – Bala |
| Best Film – Special Appreciation | |||
| Nominated | 3rd SIIMA Awards | Best Film – Bala | |
| Best Cinematographer – Chezhiyan Ra | |||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Dhansika | |||
| 2014 | Won | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Film – Bala |
| Best Director – Bala | |||
| Best Cinematographer – Chezhiyan Ra | |||
| Best Actor – Atharvaa | |||
| 2013 | Won | 11th Chennai International Film Festival | Special Jury Award – Atharvaa |
| 2013 | Won | AnandaVikatan | Best Director – Bala |
| Best Film | |||
| Best Actor – Atharvaa | |||
| Best Supporting Actress – Dhansika | |||
| Best Cinematographer – Cheziyan Ra | |||
| Best Costume – PoornimaRamaswamy | |||
| 2014 | Won | Behindwoods Gold Summit | Best Direction – Bala |
| 2013 | Won | Vijay Awards | Best Director – Bala |
| Best Supporting Actress – Dhansika | |||
| Best Costume Designer – PoornimaRamaswamy | |||
| Nominated | Vijay Awards | Best Actress – Vedhika | |
| 2014 | Won | Screen Moon Awards | Best Actress – Vedhika |
| 2013 | Won | Techofes | Best Director – Bala |
| Best Actor – AtharvaaMurali | |||
| Best Actress – Vedhika | |||
| 2013 | Won | Edison Awards | Best Director – Bala |
| Extreme Performance (Male) – AtharvaaMurali | |||
| Extreme Performance (Female) – Vedhika |
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