Kollywood hit maker Vikram expressed his hapiness that director Bala, with whom he had worked with in Sethu and Pithamagan, won the National Award. The actor also said that Bala would go much ahead in his career. He said that the National Award was just a beginning. He also recalled the fact that as a debutant director while shooting Pithamahan,Bala was very clear of his responsibilities and tasks. “The National Award for which he has been selected now is just a beginning. He would go great heights in the future.Because, Bala is one such person who breathes cinema. Filmmaking runs in his veins.”, said he about the director.