Happy Birthday Director Bala: Look At His Top 5 Greatest Tamil Films of All Time!

Bala made his debut as a filmmaker with the 1999 release of Sethu, which also served as Vikram's career turning point and featured Vikram and Abitha in key roles. Bala attempts to portray the struggles of a young, carefree man who suffers from mental illness in this movie. Bala portrays these struggles in a completely violent and raw, genuine manner, earning him a Filmfare, Tamil Nadu State Film, and National Award.

Motta Rajendran was introduced to the cinema in one of the best films ever made, Bala and Arya, and Motta Rajendran was profoundly affected by the audience as an epic villain. It tells the story of Rudhran, an Aghori who lived in the Kaasi for 14 years after his father abandoned him when he was a little child. It was intriguing to learn about Aghori's life and the scam behind the beggars. Bala received the best director award from Vijay and the National Film Award for this movie.

This film starring Vikram, Suriya, Laila, and Sangeetha, depicts the tale of an animalistic man who grew up in a primitive environment with minimal contact with his surroundings and with other people. The movie does an excellent job of portraying the ideas of family, identity, and atonement. You won't stop thinking about this movie even after you've seen it. For this film, Bala won IIFA and Filmfare awards.

Anyone who views Paradesi will undoubtedly have a lasting memory of a moving and unforgettable movie. Fans of Tamil films and those who appreciate thought-provoking films should not miss it. It showcases the cast's great performances, stunning cinematography, and realistic portrayals. SIIMA, Filmfare, Norway, and Ananda Vikatan Awards had been awarded to Bala for this work of art.

Bala received appreciation for his competent directing of Nandha and his skill in making a tough, realistic movie. He handled challenging topics like morality and atonement in a way that stimulated thinking, and he was able to depict the seriousness and cruelty of the society that the characters live in. He received a nomination for Filmfare Tamil and won the Cinema Express award for this movie.

Up until 2023, Bala directed nine films in his whole career, and in that regard, his upcoming Vanangaan was most expected to come out next year. But except for these five masterpieces, Take a look at his other four films and decide whether to include them in the hit or flop movie list by simply scrolling down.

1. Avan Ivan- 2011 (Blockbuster)

2. Tharai Thappattai- 2016 (Average)

3. Naachiyaar-2018 (Hit)

4. Varmaa-2020 (Huge Disaster)