Vasan Bala collaborated with actor Alia Bhatt for the first time this year in the jailbreak thriller Jigra. While critics praised the film, it did not work at the box office. A minor controversy erupted around the time of the release when a statement from Vasan about producer Karan Johar sending his half-baked script to Alia was misconstrued.

Vasan Bala praised Alia Bhatt's exceptional work ethic and talent after working together on Jigra. Despite mixed reviews for the film, Alia's performance stood out. Vasan called her a dream to direct,

Vasan Bala recently said that directors would suffer after working with Alia. "They will be spoilt and then unki agli film mein band bajegi," he said.

Vasan Bala praises Alia Bhatt's talent, saying her intuitive skills spoil directors for their future projects.

Alia Bhatt has often received praise from the directors she has worked with, whether Karan Johar, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, or Imtiaz Ali. A new addition to the list was recently made, as Vasan Bala, who directed the actress in her last film,

Vasan Bala discusses his experience working with Alia Bhatt on their film 'Jigra', praising her intuitive understanding of directors' needs and dedication without an entourage. He humorously notes directors may face challenges afterward due to her high standards.