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'Bala' is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Deepak, starring Shaam as the titular character along with Meera Jasmine. Rajan P. Dev, Raghuvaran, Thilakan, and Santhoshi play supporting roles. The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with cinematography by Priyan and editing by V. T. Vijayan. The film was released on 13 December 2002.

Plot



Cast



* Shaam as Bala

* Meera Jasmine as Aarthi

* Raghuvaran as Jayamani

* Nagesh as Varadhan

* Thilakan as Paranthaman

* Karunas as Kutty

* Rajan P. Dev as Pasupathi

* Thalaivasal Vijay as Pasupathi's enemy'Bala' (DVD): opening credits from 0.38 to 3.20

* Mahanadhi Shankar as Pasupathi's gang member

* Kalairani as Bala's blind mother

* Sabitha Anand as Jayamani's second wife

* Meera Krishnan as Aarthi's mother

* Gouthami as Pasupathi's wife

* Rajasekar as Bala's father

* Singamuthu as a marriage broker

* Kamalesh as Pasupathy's son

* Santhoshi as Purnima

* Master Udayaraj as Jayamani's son

* Baby Srividya as Jayamani's daughter

* Muthukaalai as a bus passenger

* Pawan as Jayamani's henchman (uncredited)

Production



Deepak, who worked as an assistant director to Gandhi Krishna (of 'Engineer') and as an editor made his directorial debut with this film. Yuvan Shankar Raja was signed to compose the music for the film. Vidya Balan, the original choice for lead actress, was replaced by Meera Jasmine in the film. Shaam departed from his romantic hero role and portrayed an action oriented role in the film.

Some scenes were shot on a boat about fifteen kilometers from the harbour, in Chennai whereas at the Vauhini Studios, Chennai, a lavish set was erected where Shaam and Meera Jasmine danced to the beat of a song.

Soundtrack



The soundtrack, featuring 5 songs, was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and released on 20 October 2002. Lyrics were penned by Arivumathi, Kabilan, Pa. Vijay and Pazhani Bharathi. The song "Bailamo Bailamo" was originally composed for the Srikanth-starrer 'April Maadhathil', but eventually used in this film.

Release



A critic from 'The Hindu' stated that "'Bala' is another of those typical action flicks that flood the cinema scene today". Malini Mannath of 'Chennai Online' opined that "It's yet again a gangster film, the scenes flowing albeit smoothly, but expectantly through clichd situations giving one a sense of deja vu throughout". Visual Dasan of 'Kalki' criticised the age old story and called the film "boring" while praised the dialogues, background score, and cinematography.

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