Bala(2002)
Tamil135 mins
Bala (2002) is a 135-minute Tamil film directed by Deepak. Starring Meera Jasmine, Shaam and Raghuvaran. With an audience rating of 3.1/10, Bala stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2002.
Director:Deepak
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 December 2002
- Director
- Deepak
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- GudVibe Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
A hitman named Bala falls for Arthi, whose father leads a rival gang. Their mentor pushes the two gangs to let the couple marry.
“A hitman falls for his enemy's daughter.”
Film Details
3.1Rating
135Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date13 December 2002
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleபாலா
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
loverevengefamilyidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
3.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Bala' but was later renamed 'Bala' in Tamil to avoid confusion with another film.
- Actor Pasupathy, who plays the gang leader, was a last-minute replacement for another actor who dropped out.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single, long schedule at a remote temple to maintain continuity.
- Director Deepak made his debut with this film after working as an assistant director for several years.
- The film's soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja became popular, especially the song 'Kadhal Vandhale'.
- It was one of the early 2000s Tamil films to blend a violent gangster plot with a central love story.
- The movie faced some censorship delays due to its portrayal of gang violence in a realistic manner.