Claim: Vikram appeared in a film directed by Bala.
Evidence: In 2003 , Vikram 's performance as a gravedigger with autism spectrum disorders in Bala 's Pithamagan saw him win the National Film Award for Best Actor , with his character only speaking a couple of lines of dialogue in the entire film.
Bala -LRB- born Bala Pazhanisaamy -RRB- is an Indian film director , screenwriter , and producer , working in Tamil cinema.