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Balti: Shane Nigam's latest action thriller will release in Telugu on this date

The kabbadi-based action thriller is expected to delight Telugu audiences next week following a mediocre theatrical run in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Gayathri Krishna
Oct 05, 2025
Balti: Shane Nigam's latest action thriller will release in Telugu on this date
Poster of Balti

The Malayalam film Balti, which starred Shane Nigam in the lead role, debuted on the big screen on September 26. The movie, which was also released in Tamil, got mixed reviews from audiences because of its formulaic action thriller plot. Nevertheless, it has now been confirmed that the movie will have a theatrical release in Telugu on October 10.

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Balti theatrical release in Telugu

The kabbadi-based action thriller is expected to delight Telugu audiences next week following a mediocre theatrical run in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In the midst of the triumphant run of some of the most anticipated films, such as Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG and Rishabh Shetty's Kantara Chapter-1, it is hoped that Balti would generate some excitement among the audience.

According to the industry tracker Sacnilk, the Shane Nigam-starrer brought in over Rs 7 cr in its first week at the box office, which can. Among Balti's most important features are the action sequences and Sai Abhyankkar's soundtrack. The movie might be worth seeing for those who like to watch a conventional commercial action thriller.

Also Read: Balti Review: Shane Nigam-starrer falls flat thanks to cliches, particularly the friends-turned-enemies plot

Balti described as a typical action entertainer

The movie is set in the small Tamil Nadu-Kerala border town of Velampalayam, which is ruled by three powerful gangsters. Four young kabaddi players put their friendships and loved ones at stake when they get involved in these criminals' power struggles and fraudulent schemes. The focus soon shifts to vengeance, where only one person makes it out alive.

Aside from the typical plot devices found in commercial action movies, the film's makers hardly have anything distinctive to offer, according to OTTplay's review. Because the movie gets so predictable overall, the viewer can sometimes lose their enthusiasm for it. This film is helmed by debutante Unni Shivalingam. This action drama's script was written by the director himself. Selvaraghavan, Alphonse Puthren, Poornima Indrajith, Preethi Asrani, and Shanthnu Bhagyaraj are also playing important roles in Balti.

FAQs

Q: When will Balti be released in theatres?
A: The film hit the big screen on September 26.
Q: Who is Shane Nigam playing in Balti?
A: The actor is playing Udhayan, kabbadi player, in this sports drama.
Q: Where was Balti filmed?
A: Filming for this bilingual movie took place in a number of places in Coimbatore, Palakkad, and Pollachi.

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