Bala has received recognition for his work in film.
Bala -LRB- born Bala Pazhanisaamy -RRB- is an Indian film director , screenwriter , and producer , working in Tamil cinema .. Tamil cinema. Tamil cinema. Bala is widely acclaimed for `` revolutionizing Tamil cinema '' through his realistic , dark and disturbing depiction of the working class on celluloid screen .. Tamil cinema. Tamil cinema. He has received several awards and recognition for his work , including the National Film Award for Best Director for his fourth feature film Naan Kadavul -LRB- 2009 -RRB- .. National Film Award. National Film Award ( India ). Best Director. National Film Award for Best Direction. Naan Kadavul. Naan Kadavul