7.8
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Sound
Gaana Bala
- Born
- (age 56)
- Credits
- 37 titles
Biography
Bala Murugan, better known by his stage name Gana Bala is an Indian playback singer in Tamil cinema. He rose to prominence after rendering the songs 'Aadi Pona Aavani' and 'Nadukadalula Kappala' from the soundtrack of Attakathi. He has predominantly sung songs belonging to the gaana genre of Tamil Nadu.[1] He has been credited for reviving the gaana genre in Tamil Cinema after 'Thenisai Thendral' Deva.[2][3] He has also penned lyrics for some of his songs.
Signature work
Known For
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Kabali
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Pizza
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Soodhu Kavvum
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Yennai Arindhaal
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Youth
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Jo & Jo
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Naan Sigappu Manithan
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Maan Karate
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Trisha Illana Nayanthara
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Scene
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Nimirndhu Nil
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Udhayam NH4
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Vai Raja Vai
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Attakathi
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Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
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Annanukku Jey
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Cuckoo
Acting credits 11
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Kalakattam Film | |
| 2024 | Vaagai Film | |
| 2016 | Vaarayo Vennilave Film | Special Appearance |
| 2014 | Aaaah Film | Special appearance |
| 2014 | Poriyaalan Film | Cameo appearance |
| 2014 | Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani Film | |
| 2014 | Nimirndhu Nil Film | |
| 2014 | Kalavaram Film | Self |
| 2013 | Soodhu Kavvum Film | Cameo in song "Kaasu Panam" |
| 2013 | Udhayam NH4 Film | |
| 2007 | Piragu Film |
Crew credits 29
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Karuppar Nagaram Film | Lyricist |
| TBA | Vekkai Film | Playback Singer |
| 2026 | Scene Film | Playback Singer |
| 2026 | Youth Film | Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Rajavum 5 Koojavum Film | Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Jo & Jo Film | Playback Singer |
| 2021 | Thala Film | Playback Singer |
| 2021 | Trip Film | Playback Singer |
| 2019 | Chithiram Pesuthadi 2 Film | Playback Singer |
| 2019 | Kadhal Mattum Vena Film | Playback Singer |
| 2018 | Vada Chennai Film | Lyricist, Playback Singer |
| 2018 | Annanukku Jey Film | Playback Singer |
| 2016 | Kabali Film | Playback Singer |
| 2015 | Trisha Illana Nayanthara Film | Playback Singer |
| 2015 | Inimey Ippadithan Film | Lyricist, Playback Singer |
| 2015 | Vai Raja Vai Film | Lyricist, Playback Singer |
| 2015 | Yennai Arindhaal Film | Playback Singer |
| 2014 | Yaan Film | Playback Singer |
| 2014 | Naan Sigappu Manithan Film | Playback Singer |
| 2014 | Maan Karate Film | Lyricist |
| 2014 | Cuckoo Film | Lyricist, Playback Singer |
| 2014 | Nimirndhu Nil Film | Lyricist |
| 2013 | Pattathu Yaanai Film | Playback Singer |
| 2013 | Soodhu Kavvum Film | Playback Singer, Lyricist |
| 2013 | Udhayam NH4 Film | Lyricist |
| 2013 | Paradesi Film | Playback Singer |
| 2013 | Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Film | Lyricist, Playback Singer |
| 2012 | Pizza Film | Playback Singer |
| 2012 | Attakathi Film | Lyricist, Playback Singer |