Balan: Chidambaram's film to hit the big screen soon? Makers drop an update
Chidambaram posted a photo on social media platforms indicating that the film's production is finished and that post-production work will begin soon.
Chidambaram, Balan movie poster
Last Updated: 02.40 PM, Dec 07, 2025
Malayalam director Chidambaram has provided an update on his upcoming movie titled Balan. It has been revealed that the filming of this film is complete, suggesting that it will shortly be released in theatres.
Chidambaram's Balan filming update
Earlier this year, the young director who gained recognition for his previous hits, Manjummel Boys and Jan-E-Man, revealed the title of his third directorial. Since its announcement, the movie has generated a lot of excitement among cienphiles because Aavesham-fame director Jithu Madhavan wrote the screenplay for Balan. Chidambaram posted a photo on social media platforms indicating that the film's production is finished and that post-production work will begin soon.
Given all of these details, it is reasonable to assume that Balan will be released in theatres during the first part of 2026. After the popularity of Manjummel Boys in 2024, there is a lot of anticipation for this movie. With Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi in the key parts, this movie was the highest grossing last year and is available for streaming on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium. Jan-E-Man is accessible on Sun NXT and OTTplay Premium.
Cast and crew of Balan
According to the most recent reports, actor Tovino Thomas would reportedly make a brief appearance in Balan. However, this has not been verified by the actor or his team. The producers have not yet disclosed the remaining cast details. In the upcoming days, a tentative release date and an update on this are anticipated. With Shyju Khalid as the cinematographer, Sushin Shyam as the composer, and Ajayan Chalissery as the production designer, Chidambaram has once more teamed up with the team behind Manjummel Boys for Balan.
All three had won prizes at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards for their works in this film. Additionally, Tovino Thomas won a Special Jury Award for his performance in Ajayante Randam Moshanam. OTTplay Premium subscribers can watch all of these films.
FAQs
Q. Which is the best film in Kerala in 2024?
A. Manjummel Boys won the Best Film in the 55th Kerala State Awards. Chidambaram's survival thriller is streaming on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium.
Q. Where to watch Aavesham on OTT?
A. Aavesham, starring Fahadh Faasil, is streaming on JioHotstar and Prime Video, available on OTTplay Premium under various subscription plans.