7 films that define director Bala's career

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Sethu - Prime Video

A romantic drama, starring Vikram and Abitha, it has music scored by Ilaiyaraaja. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film, and defined Vikram's career.

Nandha - Aha

Nandha is an action drama starring Suriya in lead role. It revolves around a young man from a detention centre as he attempts to lead a normal life again.

Pithamagan - SunNXT

Pithamagan stars Suriya and Vikram in lead roles. It revolves around an autistic undertaker who gets attached to a small-time drug dealer.

Naan Kadavul - Zee5

Naan Kadavul is an action drama based on the Tamil novel Yezhaam Ulagam by Jeyamohan. It stars Arya in the lead role and won two National Film Awards.

Avan Ivan - Disney+ Hotstar

Avan Ivan stars Vishal and Arya in lead roles. It revolves around two half-brothers who do not get along well. Yuvan Shankar Raja has scored the music.

Paradesi - SunNXT

Paradesi is a period drama starring Atharvaa, Vedhika and Dhansika. The film focusses on the atrocities unleashed on plantation workers during the British rule.

Paradesi - SunNXT

This film features Sasikumar and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. Ilaiyaraaja scored the music for the film and won the National Film Award for Best Background Score. 

Vanangaan 

This film features Sasikumar and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. Ilaiyaraaja scored the music for the film and won the National Film Award for Best Background Score.