Balan: The Boy continues to win appreciation from audiences and celebrated personalities across the Indian film industry. The latest to join the growing list of admirers is legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam, who praised the film after attending a special screening.
Produced by KVN Productions in association with Thespian Films, Balan: The Boy is directed by Chidambaram, best known for Manjummel Boys. The film is based on a script by Jithu Madhavan, who previously directed Aavesham. It is produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn.
Released in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi, the film has been receiving a positive response from audiences across multiple regions. In the Telugu states, it is being distributed by Annapurna Studios, where it is also enjoying a successful theatrical run.
The film has already earned appreciation from actor Naga Chaitanya and several Telugu film personalities. In Malayalam cinema, veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan praised the movie, while Tamil stars Suriya and Jyotika also expressed their admiration.
Following a special screening, Mani Ratnam appreciated the film’s engaging screenplay and the performances delivered by its cast. The makers described his praise as a proud and memorable moment, saying that recognition from one of India’s most respected filmmakers is a significant milestone for the entire team.
Balan: The Boy features Aadisheshan, Farzana Palathingal, Muhammad Zinan, Tovino Thomas, Girish A.D., Jean Paul Lal, and others in key roles. The technical team includes editor Vivek Harshan, cinematographer Shyju Khalid, and music composer Sushin Shyam. The film’s publicity is handled by Suresh.