Actor Bala, who is popular in Kollywood with films such as 'Kadhal Kisu Kisu', 'Anbu' and 'Manjal Veyyil', later went on to become a bankable actor in Mollywood. He is now all set to venture into direction, by wielding the megaphone for a Malayalam movie.

Titled 'Hit List', the film has Prithviraj making a guest appearance. Kannada actor Dhruv and Aishwarya Devan play pivotal roles in the movie. It is being produced by Bala's home banner.

"I am working 24x7 on the project. Trust me, these days I only sleep for three hours a day," says Bala, adding: "I am sure that the film would be a milestone in my career and would announce my arrival as a director."

Bala has acted in 40 movies in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. "Directing a film doesn't mean that I will not act henceforth. Acting is my passion and it has given me financial stability and a celebrity status," he signs off.