Bala Kumar
| Bala | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Bala Kumar 19 December 1982 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, director |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse(s) | Amrutha Suresh |
Bala is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Malayalam and Tamil films.[1] He made his debut in the Tamil film Anbu (2003), before finding success as an actor in Malayalam films.
Career
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.[2]
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.[3] The film, directed by Bala's brother Siva, opened to critical and commercial success.[4]
Bala made his directorial debut through the 2012 Malayalam action film, The Hit List, in which he also played the lead role.
Personal life
Bala is married to Amrutha Suresh,[5] Idea Star Singer fame on 27 August 2010 in Eranakulam, Kerala. They have a daughter, Avantika, who was born on 20 November 2012.[6] The couple have filed a divorce.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Anbu | Anbu | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Kadhal Kisu Kisu | Sriram | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Amma Appa Chellam | Chellam | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Kalinga | Kalinga | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Kalabham | Malayalam | ||
| 2007 | Hareendran Oru Nishkalankan | Malayalam | ||
| 2007 | Big B | Murugan John Kurishingal | Malayalam | |
| 2008 | Aayudham | Anwar | Malayalam | |
| 2008 | Bullet | Malayalam | ||
| 2008 | SMS | Malayalam | ||
| 2008 | Sound of Boot | Rahul Krishna | Malayalam | |
| 2008 | Chempada | Manu | Malayalam | |
| 2009 | Sindhanai Sei | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | Manjal Veyil | Ravi | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Venalmaram | Vinayakan | Malayalam | |
| 2009 | Puthiya Mukham | Sudhi | Malayalam | |
| 2009 | Sagar alias Jacky Reloaded | Special Appearance | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Black Stallion | Ameer Usman | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Alexander The Great | Manu | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Ringtone | Krishna | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Avan | P. V. Krishnan | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Patham Adhyayam | Achu | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Chapter 6 | Telugu | ||
| 2010 | Sahasram | Malayalam | ||
| 2010 | Chaverpada | Visal Sabhapathy | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Kayam | Sasikuttan | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Priyappetta Nattukare | Satheesh Kumar | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Sivapuram | Shivan | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Sthalam | Malayalam | ||
| 2011 | Makaramanju | Malayalam | ||
| 2012 | Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O. | Khalid | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Hero | Uday | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Musafir | Sakthidharan | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | The Hit List | Vikram Rathore | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Cowboy | Xavier | Malayalam | |
| 2014 | Veeram | Murugan | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Sethu | Malayalam | |
| 2016 | Pulimurugan | Shiva | Malayalam |
References
- ↑ Bala at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ http://www.indiaglitz.com/-anbu-bala--smiling-at-success--tamil-news-13434
- ↑ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140119/entertainment-kollywood/article/bala%E2%80%99s-second-innings-tamil-thanks-ajith
- ↑ http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/actor-bala-on-working-in-veeram-and-with-thala-ajith.html
- ↑ Cochin Talkies (16 June 2015). "Bala - Amritha Suresh Divorce case, Shocking reveal". Cochintalkies.com. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/75532/