| Year | Film | Lead Actor | Notes | |------|------|------------|-------| | 1999 | | Vikram | Cult classic; launched Vikram and Bala. Story of a college student's descent into madness. | | 2001 | Nandha | Suriya | Suriya’s breakthrough role. A son returns home after juvenile detention. | | 2003 | Pithamagan | Vikram, Suriya | Vikram won National Award for his role as a tribal hermit. Ensemble cast. | | 2006 | Naan Kadavul | Arya | Banned initially; later released. Arya plays a fierce Aghori . Intense and violent. | | 2010 | Avan Ivan | Vishal, Arya | A comedy-drama about two half-brothers. Unique characters. | | 2014 | Paradesi | Atharvaa | Set in pre-independence tea estates. Won National Award for Best Regional Film. | | 2016 | Tharai Thappattai | Sasikumar, Varalaxmi | About folk art forms (Karakaattam) and caste oppression. | | 2022 | Vanangaan (unreleased/remade) | Arun Vijay | Delayed project; later reshot with Suriya (still pending). | Note: Bala’s films are not for the faint-hearted. They are critically acclaimed but often dark and violent. Part 2: Films Starring Actor Bala (Bala Saravanan – Comedian/Character Artist) Bala Saravanan is a popular supporting actor known for his unique dialogue delivery and comic timing. He appears in almost every Tamil comedy film today. Here is a select list of notable films featuring him:
Director Bala is known for his gritty, raw, and tragic storytelling. His films often deal with marginalized characters and social outcasts. Here is his complete filmography as a director: bala movies list tamil
| If you want... | Watch these films (Actor Bala Saravanan) | |----------------|-------------------------------------------| | Laughter | , Love Today , Doctor | | A quick cameo | Vikram , Jailer , Leo | | Year | Film | Lead Actor |