Vanangaan (2025) is a gritty revenge drama directed by Bala, marking his return to filmmaking after a brief hiatus. The film follows Kotti, a deaf and mute man played by Arun Vijay, who lives a peaceful life in Kanyakumari with his adopted sister Devi. His life takes a tragic turn when he uncovers the exploitation of visually impaired girls by a group of criminals. Unable to tolerate this injustice, Kotti takes matters into his own hands, murdering two of the culprits.

The story explores the consequences of his actions, as the police remain baffled by the killings. Kotti eventually confesses in court but refuses to reveal his motive, prompting a special investigator (played by Samuthirakani) to unravel the truth behind his actions. The plot delves into Kotti’s emotional journey, his motivations for revenge, and the pursuit of justice within a broken legal system.

Arun Vijay delivers a standout performance, capturing the intensity and complexity of Kotti’s character. However, the film has been critiqued for its lack of coherence in the first half, where several story elements feel disconnected. Despite this, the second half picks up the pace, offering a gripping narrative with strong performances from the supporting cast, including Mysskin and Samuthirakani​.