The makers of Balan: The Boy have released the film’s first song, “Thaakkol”, giving audiences a glimpse into the emotional world of one of the most anticipated Malayalam films of the year. Composed by acclaimed music director Sushin Shyam, the song features lyrics by Anwar Ali and is beautifully rendered by Nila Raj.
Directed by Chidambaram, who delivered the all-time blockbuster Manjummel Boys, Balan: The Boy is gearing up for a grand theatrical release on June 19 in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages.
The song release comes shortly after the film’s trailer received an overwhelmingly positive response across social media platforms. Packed with mystery, suspense, and emotional depth, the trailer has significantly raised expectations among movie lovers.
Adding to the excitement, the screenplay has been written by Jithu Madhavan, the filmmaker behind Aavesham. The film marks a major collaboration between Chidambaram and Jithu Madhavan, a combination that has generated considerable buzz among Malayalam cinema audiences.
Newcomer Farzana Palathingal plays the female lead in the film. The cast also includes Aadiseshan, Muhammed Sinan, Dolly June, Jean Paul Lal, Girish A.D., and Beena Antony in pivotal roles.
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Director Jithu Madhavan’s much-awaited film Suriya47 has officially commenced production. The project features Suriya in the lead, alongside Naslen and Nazriya Nazim. While Jithu Madhavan is directing Suriya47, he has also written the screenplay for Balan: The Boy, creating additional excitement among cinema lovers eagerly awaiting both films.
The film’s multilingual trailer versions were unveiled by several prominent Indian film personalities, including Ajay Devgn, Suriya, Naga Chaitanya, and Raj B. Shetty, helping the project gain nationwide attention.
Balan: The Boy was also screened at the Marché du Film during the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, where it reportedly received positive feedback from international audiences and industry professionals.
The trailer suggests that the film explores themes of identity, survival, and self-discovery, wrapped within a gripping suspense thriller narrative. The combination of Chidambaram’s filmmaking style and Jithu Madhavan’s storytelling has further increased anticipation for the project.
The film is jointly produced by KVN Productions and Thespian Films.
Song Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Song | Thaakkol |
| Movie | Balan: The Boy |
| Music Composer | Sushin Shyam |
| Lyricist | Anwar Ali |
| Singer | Nila Raj |
| Director | Chidambaram |
| Writer | Jithu Madhavan |
| Release Date | June 19, 2026 |
Technical Crew
Cinematography: Shyju Khalid
Music: Sushin Shyam
Editing: 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
Associate Producers: Supreeth, Dhaval Jatania, Pooja Shah
Production Controller: Deepak Parameswaran
Associate Directors: Binu Balan, S.K. Sreerag
Colorist: Sreek Varier
VFX: Egg White VFX
Still Photographer: Rohith K. Suresh
Publicity Design: Yellow Tooths
PRO: Vaishakh C. Vadakkeveedu, Jinu Anilkumar
With the release of “Thaakkol” and the growing buzz surrounding its trailer, Balan: The Boy is shaping up to be one of the most awaited Malayalam theatrical releases of the month.
