Balti movie X (Twitter) review: Shane Nigam's 25th film gets mixed bag response; called 'power-packed entertainer' but also...

Balti, the 2025 Malayalam-Tamil bilingual film starring Shane Nigam, Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and others, hit theatres on Thursday, September 26. The film is based on kabbadi players, and features some known faces. With Balti releasing in theatres, here is what those who have watched it have to say about the film.

Balti Twitter/X reviews:

Balti marks actor Shane Nigam's 25th film. Known for his performances in Bhootakalam, RDX, Kumblangi Nights, and more, Shane made his Tamil debut earlier this year with Madraskaaran. Following this, his next film is a Tamil-Malayalam bilingual titled Balti. In the film, Shane plays the role of kabbadi player. Balti released in theatres on September 26 after being postponed from Onam season. The sports drama is directed by Unni Shivalingam in his directorial debut.

Those who watched Balti posted their reviews online. While one called the film a 'well crafted power packed action drama' another person noted that the second half could not deliver as much as the first half did. Another user too had similar observation, and observation about the second had and praised Sai Abhyankkar and Shane Nigam's contribution. Sai Abhyankkar, who has already signed many tentpole films, received mixed feedback for Balti. Here are more reactions from netizens. 

Balti - cast and crew

Balti is set in Tamil Nadu-Kerala border and entwines the lives of kabbadi players and crime drama. Unni Shivalingam, who has written the screenplay of Balti heads the technical cast. The cast has a mix of Tamil and Malayalam actors, including Selvaraghavan, Alphonse Puthren, Poornima Indrajith, Preethi Asrani, and Shanthnu Bhagyaraj. Sai Abhyankkar makes his cinematic debut as composer and has been paid a whopping amount of Rs 2 crore. The movie's cinematographer is Alex J Pulickal and it is edited by Shivkumar V. Panicker. 

FAQs

Q: When will Balti be released in theatres?

A: Balti hit the big screen on September 26.

Q: Who is Shane Nigam playing in Balti?

A: The actor is playing Udhayan, a 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.