25th Film of Shane Nigam Featuring Shantanu Bhagyaraj, Alphonse Putran, Selvaraghavan, Poornima Indrajith
Box Office Collection Reports of Balti Malayalam Movie
Balti, the highly anticipated 25th milestone film of Shane Nigam, has been generating strong buzz among audiences. Set against the backdrop of a border village in Palakkad, this sports action drama combines high-octane Kabaddi sequences with friendship, love, and intense conflict.
Despite competing against other major theatrical releases, the film has found solid backing from family audiences. Within its first week, Balti crossed a notable box office milestone, collecting approximately ₹10 Crores.
📊 Box Office & Movie Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Film Title | Balti |
| Milestone | Shane Nigam’s 25th Lead Role |
| Director | Unni Sivalingam (Debutant) |
| Genre | Sports Action / Drama / Thriller |
| Box Office (Week 1) | ~ ₹10 Crores |
| Music Composer | Sai Abhyankkar |
| Production Banners | STK Frames & Binu George Alexander Productions |
🎬 Storyline & Highlights
Directed by debutant Unni Sivalingam, Balti centers around four young men in a village near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border in Palakkad district, where Kabaddi is a way of life.
- 🤼 High-Voltage Action: The movie stands out for its well-crafted, realistic action sequences incorporating traditional Kabaddi steps and moves.
- ⭐ Acclaimed Performance: Shane Nigam’s intense performance as a fearlessly skilled Kabaddi raider has earned wide praise from both critics and fans.
- 🤝 Core Themes: The narrative blends themes of brotherhood, deep-seated rivalries, family bonds, and village politics.
🎭 Cast & Main Characters
| Actor | Role / Character |
| Shane Nigam | Udhayan (“Balti”) |
| Shantanu Bhagyaraj | Kumar |
| Selvaraghavan | Porthamarai Bhairavan |
| Alphonse Puthren | Soda Babu |
| Preethi Asrani | Kaveri |
| Poornima Indrajith | G-maa |
📺 OTT Release Details
For those who missed the theatrical run, Balti is available on digital platforms:
- 📡 Streaming Platform: SonyLIV
- 🗓️ Release Date: July 10
- 🗣️ Languages Available: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada
🛠️ Full Technical Crew
🏷️ Distribution: Moonshot Entertainments Pvt. Ltd. & STK Frames
📹 Cinematography: Alex J Pulikkal
🎵 Music Director: Sai Abhyankkar
✍️ Lyrics: Vinayak Sasikumar
✂️ Editor: Shivkumar V Panicker
💡 Creative Director: Vava Nujumuddin
🎨 Art Direction: Ashiq S
🔊 Audiography / Sound: Vishnu Govind / Nithin Lukose
📝 Additional Dialogue: TD Ramakrishnan
⚔️ Action / Stunts: Action Santhosh & Vicky
👗 Costumes: Melvi J
🏢 Producers: Santosh T Kuruvilla & Binu George Alexander
