# KPY Bala

Balan Aakash (born 30 June 1995), commonly known as KPY Bala or Vettukili Bala, is an Indian actor and comedian. He rose to fame after appearing on Star Vijay's Cooku with Comali.

## Personal life

Bala was born on 30th June 1995 in Karaikal, India.

## Career

He received support from Amuthavaanan whilst coming to Chennai and started looking for opportunities in Vijay TV shows such as Adhu Ithu Edhu.
In 2017, he competed in Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru Season 6 and winning the show, after having been eliminated and saved by Priyanka Deshpande, who advocated for him to continue on the show. He was seen occasionally on Super Singer 7, providing comedic relief, this led to him being roped into a Comali for Cooku with Comali.
He made his film debut in Vijay Sethupathi's Junga, directed by Gokul.

## Philanthropy

KPY Bala is known for his cheerful personality and a heart full of kindness. He goes out of his way to support those in need, spreading positivity with his actions. His helping nature makes him a beloved figure among friends and fans alike. During the audio launch of Rudran, which Bala was anchoring, Raghava Lawrence had given Bala 10 lakhs to help with his welfare fund.
In 2023, Bala bought an ambulance for the hill dwellers of Kadambur near Erode. Earlier, on his birthday, he donated an ambulance to an old-age home. He has donated six ambulances and Bala has provided auto-rickshaws to support people in their daily commute, making life easier for many. This includes initiatives like gifting an auto to a woman who sold samosas, helping her improve her livelihood.

## Filmography
### Films

List of Bala film credits :
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2018 | Junga | Poetu Dinesh | |
| 2019 | Thumbaa | Suresh | |
| 2019 | Sixer | Dokku | |
| 2020 | Cocktail | Pandi | |
| 2021 | Pulikkuthi Pandi | Pandi's friend | |
| 2021 | Laabam | Tabla player | |
| 2021 | Friendship | Vettukili | |
| 2021 | Anti Indian | Shamiana Boy | |
| 2022 | Naai Sekar | Colour Sattai | |
| 2022 | Dejavu | | |
| 2022 | Kanam | Paandi's assistant | |
| 2022 | Repeat Shoe | Maari's sidekick | |
| 2022 | Naai Sekar Returns | Singadurai | |
| 2023 | Beginning | Bruce Lee | |
| 2023 | Ghosty | | |
| 2023 | Run Baby Run | Drunkard | |
| 2023 | Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum | Raja | |
| 2023 | Dhillu Irundha Poradu | | |
| 2023 | Ra Ra Sarasukku Ra Ra | | |
| 2023 | Paatti Sollai Thattathe | | |
| 2024 | Boomer Uncle | Billu | |
| 2024 | Nanban Oruvan Vantha Piragu | Karthi | |
| 2024 | Dhil Raja | | |
| 2024 | Thiru.Manickam | Himself | Cameo appearance |

### Television

List of Bala Television credits :
| Year | Title | Season | Role | Platform | Notes |
| 2017 | Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru? | Season 6 | Contestant | Star Vijay | Winner along with KPY Vinoth |
| 2019 | Super Singer | Season 7 | Self/Guest | Star Vijay | |
| 2019-22 | Cooku with Comali | Season 1 | Self/Comali | Star Vijay | |
| 2019-22 | Cooku with Comali | Season 2 | Self/Comali | Star Vijay | |
| 2019-22 | Cooku with Comali | Season 3 | Self/Comali | Star Vijay | Won ₹1,00,000 as co-Comali for Winner (Shrutika), whom donated ₹1,00,000 of her winnings, as did his co-Comali Pugazh. |
| 2020 | Morattu Single | Season 1 | Self/Guest | Star Vijay | |
| 2021 | Super Singer | Season 8 | Self/Guest | Star Vijay | |
| 2021 | Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai | Season 3 | Self | Star Vijay | Participated with Sunitha for dance performance. |
| 2021 | Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani | Season 1 | Contestant | Star Vijay | Paired with Rithika, came second. |
| 2022-2023 | Anda Ka Kasam | Season 1 | Contestant | Star Vijay | Episode 2 and Episode 25 |
| 2022 | Oo Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya | Season 1 | Conrestant | Star Vijay | Episode 5 |
| 2023 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions | Season 3 | Contestant | Star Vijay | Doubles Season - Paired with KPY Vinoth |
| 2023 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions | Season 4 | Co-Host | Star Vijay | |
| 2023 | Kadhanayagi | Season 1 | Co-Host | Star Vijay | Episodes 1-4 |

### Music videos

List of Bala Music Video credits :
| Year | Song | Artists |
| 2021 | "Kannamma Eannamma" | Sam Vishal |
| 2021 | "No No No" | Sivaangi Krishnakumar |

## Accolades

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
| 2022 | Vijay Television Awards | Best Comedian | Won | |