He is the student of Thiruvalluvar college Papanasam He made his debut with the 1997 romantic drama film, Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga starring Murali and Kausalya.
[2] Balu subsequently made his directorial debut with the romantic film Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga (1997), starring Murali and newcomer Kausalya and won critical acclaim for his first venture.
A reviewer from Indolink.com stated that "overall, if it is a long time since you saw a movie with good comedy, above average music and crystal clear photography, here is one for you.
[5][6] In 1998, he also began scripting a Hindi film titled New Year for producer Ramanathan, though the venture did not materialise after the production team could not bring in then-debutant Abhishek Bachchan, Kajol or Manisha Koirala.
[12] He was working on another project titled Ithanai Naalai Engirundhai featuring Ananda Kannan, Manochitra and Vivek during 2010, though the film is yet to have a theatrical release.