Career Highlights
- Debut:
- Telugu: 2 Much (2002)
- Tamil: Anbu (2003)
- Malayalam: Kalabham (2006)
- Breakthrough Roles:
- Big B (2007)
- Puthiya Mukham (2009) – widely praised for his role as Sudhi
- Veeram (2014) – Tamil comeback, directed by his brother Siva
- Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015), Pulimurugan (2016), Lucifer (2019) – all among the highest-grossing Malayalam films
- Directorial Debut:
- The Hitlist (2012) – Bala directed and starred in this Malayalam action film
- Recent Films:
- Annaatthe (Tamil, 2021)
- Shefeekkinte Santhosham (Malayalam, 2022)
- Bad Boyz (Malayalam, 2024)
Personal Life
- Full Name: Bala Kumar Jayakumar.
- Born: 19 December 1982, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Family Background:
- Grandfather: A. K. Velan – film producer and owner of Arunachalam Studios.
- Father: Jayakumar – documentary filmmaker with over 400 works.
- Brother: Siva – director and cinematographer.
- Education:
- Initially pursued B.Tech in engineering
- Switched to BBA, during which he began acting
Marriages & Relationships
| Spouse | Profession | Marriage Year | Divorce Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandana Sadashiva | — | 2008 | 2009 | First marriage |
| Amrutha Suresh | Singer | 2010 | 2019 | Daughter Avantika born in 2012 |
| Elizabeth Udayan | Doctor | 2021 | 2024 | Lived separately before divorce |
| Kokila | __ | 2024 | — | Fourth marriage |
Controversies
- Arrested in October 2024 for allegedly insulting ex-wife Amrutha Suresh on social media, causing emotional distress to their daughter
Bala’s journey is a mix of cinematic success, personal turbulence, and a deep-rooted connection to the South Indian film industry.
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