The official trailer of Balan: The Boy, the much-awaited new film from director Chidambaram, has been released. The film marks his first directorial venture after the blockbuster success of Manjummel Boys and is set for a theatrical release on June 19 in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
The film had already generated significant buzz after being screened at the Marché du Film during the Cannes Film Festival, where it reportedly received positive early reactions. The newly released trailer offers a glimpse into an emotionally layered cinematic experience rooted in themes of identity, self-discovery, and survival.
Read More: Balan: The Boy is also heading to OTT after its theatrical run, with ZEE5 securing the digital streaming rights for Malayalam audiences. The satellite television rights have been acquired by Zee Keralam. Further details regarding the OTT premiere date are expected to be announced after the film’s theatrical release.
Packed with suspense, mystery, and thrilling moments, the trailer has further increased anticipation among movie lovers. The film’s posters had previously attracted attention on social media, and the trailer continues to build excitement ahead of its release.
One of the major highlights of Balan: The Boy is the collaboration between director Chidambaram and acclaimed writer Jithu Madhavan. Their coming together has created strong expectations among Malayalam cinema audiences.
The film’s music is composed by Sushin Shyam, whose background score adds to the trailer’s impact. The cinematography is handled by Shyju Khalid, while editing is by Vivek Harshan.
Technical Crew
- Director: Chidambaram
- Writer: Jithu Madhavan
- Cinematography: Shyju Khalid
- Music: Sushin Shyam
- Editor: Vivek Harshan
- Production Designer: Ajayan Chalissery
- Casting Director & Executive Producer: Ganapathi
- Costume Designer: Sapna Kaja Rawther
- Makeup: Ronex Xavier
- Art Director: Indulal Kaveed
- Audiography: Shijin Melvin Hutton, Abhishek Nair
- Production Controller: Deepak Parameswaran
- Colorist: Sreek Varier
- VFX: Egg White VFX
Produced by KVN Productions and The Spian Films, Balan: The Boy is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Malayalam releases of June, especially following the phenomenal success of Manjummel Boys.
