Bala, who had went on to become a bankable actor in Mollywood is ready with his debut venture titled as 'Hitlist'. Produced by Bala's home banner Arunachalam Pictures, the movie will have the director playing the lead role.

Kannada actor Dhruv and Aishwarya Devan are playing pivotal roles in the movie while Naren and Unni Mukundan plays important guest roles. Also featuring Samuthira Kani, Thalaivasal Vijay, Riyas Khan, Tini Tom and Sasi Kalinga in other important roles, the thriller movie is expected to announce the arrival of a sensible director in Bala.

'Hitlist' is cinematographed by Madhu Neelakantan while Alphonse is in the charge of the music department.

Bala who has acted in 40 movies in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam, Bala is still more passionate about his acting opportunities, even if he emerges as a successful director.