Bala

Actor

Indian Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/12/1982
Age43 years
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameBalakumar
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (177 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Marital StatusDivorced
ControversyArrested for Insulting Ex-wife on Social Media: Bala was arrested by the Kadavanthra police after his ex-wife, Amrutha Suresh, filed a complaint alleging emotional harm caused to their daughter.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Wife/Spouse
  • Amrutha Suresh (singer) (m. 2010; div. 2019)
  • Elizabeth Udayan (doctor) (m. 2021; div. 2024)
ChildrenDaughter - Avantika (b. September 2012 from first marriage)

Family

FatherJeyakumar (film director)
MotherSenthamarai
SiblingsBrother - Siva (director, cinematographer); He has three siblings.
Other Relatives
GrandfatherA. K. Velan (film producer, actor)

Career

Debut
Telugu Film2 Much (2002) as Bullebbai
Tamil FilmAnbu (2003) as Anbu
Malayalam FilmKalabham (2006) as Shajahan aka Arjun
TVIdea Star Singer (2007) as Celebrity Judge on Asianet
Notable Works
  • Gained recognition for his role as Sudhi in the 2009 Malayalam film Puthiya Mukham.
  • Returned to Tamil cinema with the film Veeram (2014), directed by his brother Siva.
  • Notable films include Ennu Ninte Moideen and Pulimurugan, both of which became highest-grossing Malayalam films.
  • Appeared in the film Lucifer (2019) and others like Annaatthe (2021), Shefeekkinte Santhosham (2022), and Bad Boyz (2024).
  • Popular television shows include Thakarppan Comedy, Star Magic, and Funs upon a Time.

Favourites

Car CollectionAudi

Style Quotient

Fashion EngagementsHas walked the ramp for many renowned fashion designers.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/actorbala/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ActorBalaOfficial
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@actorbalaofficial

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Bala grew up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
2. His grandfather owned Arunachala Studios in Saligramam, Chennai.
3. His father, Jeyakumar, directed over 350 films and documentaries.
4. He made his directorial debut with The Hitlist (2012) where he also played the lead role.
5. Bala is an animal lover and frequently shares pictures of his pet dog on social media.
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