Naan Than Bala
Bala, a temple priest, is helped by Poochi, a hired killer, at a needy moment and the two become friends. But when the former learns of his friend’s criminal ways, he decides to help him turn over a new leaf.
Directed by Kannan · Drama · 2014
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Director
Kannan
Writer
starring = Vivek, Shwetha Bandekar, Venkatraj J
Studio
SSS Entertainments
Release
2014
Genres
Drama
Full Plot
A poor priest, Bala, turns to an unlikely ally when circumstances force him to hire a hitman named Poochi to save his father from jail. Their lives become intertwined as they navigate love and redemption in a tumultuous journey. As Bala's influence helps Poochi reform, their friendship is put to the test by the dangers of Poochi's past. Can their bond survive the challenges ahead?
Cast & Characters
Poochi
Venkatraj J
Kattooran
Thennavan
Auto Driver
Ganesh Gopalan
Did You Know?
Vivek appears in 35 films in our catalog, including Thithikudhe, Padikathavan.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Kannan had approached Vivek with the script and the team began preliminary work in June 2013.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Baradwaj Rangan from The Hindu wrote, "Naan Than Bala should have been shattering drama.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
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Naan Than Bala has a 5.6/10 rating on IMDb from 63 votes.
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Who directed Naan Than Bala?+
Naan Than Bala was directed by Kannan.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Naan Than Bala" received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its potential, others found it marred by issues such as poor performances, weak writing, and amateurish direction. The film's execution was seen as lacking in several areas, preventing it from reaching its full potential.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
