13 Facts About Gana Bala

Bala Murugan, better known by his stage name Gana Bala is an Indian playback singer in Tamil cinema.

Gana Bala rose to prominence after rendering the songs 'Aadi Pona Aavani' and 'Nadukadalula Kappala' from the soundtrack of Attakathi.

Gana Bala has predominantly sung songs belonging to the gaana genre of Tamil Nadu.

Gana Bala has been credited for reviving the gaana genre in Tamil Cinema after 'Thenisai Thendral' Deva.

Gana Bala gained confidence as a Gaana singer when he joined Presidency College, Chennai to study Botany.

Gana Bala later contested in the TV reality show Gana Kuyil Pattu that featured on Kalaignar TV and won it.

Gana Bala has worked on a number of devotional albums and performed on stage.

Gana Bala first found success for his songs 'Aadi Pona Aavani' and 'Nadukadalula' in the sleeper hit Attakathi.

Apart from singing, Gana Bala has featured in some of his songs.

Gana Bala has appeared in a minor role as a mechanic in his debut film Piragu.

Gana Bala has danced for a song in 'Attakathi' Dinesh's second movie as hero, Vaaraayo Vennilaave.

At the audio launch of Vikraman's Ninaithathu Yaaro, Gana Bala expressed interest in acting and his desire to become a hero.

Gana Bala has contested local municipal elections twice as an independent candidate, losing only by slender margins.