‘Balan: The Boy’ slowly became one of the most loved films of the year, receiving appreciation for its emotionally gripping storytelling and standout performance from the audience and film stars alike. The recent Southern drama directed by Chidambaram is receiving goodwill for its sensitive portrayal of identity, belonging and human emotions. As the film continues to roll into theaters, another celebrated name Indian cinema has now been added to the list of admirers.
Mani Ratnam appreciate the film after the special screening
Legendary director Mani Ratnam watched the film ‘Balan: The Boy’ at a recent special screening and praised it. The veteran director praised the cast’s writing and performances, officials said. His praise has been a real shot in the arm for the team, especially as the film continues to receive positive responses from across the industry. The appreciation of one of Indian cinema’s most respected storytellers is a memorable milestone for the makers and another indication that ‘Balan: The Boy’ is making an indelible mark beyond the box office.
Movie stars continue to celebrate ‘Balan: The Boy’
Even before Mani Ratnam’s appreciation, the film had won the support of several leading stars. Jyotika described “Balan: The Boy” as a “masterpiece”, praising director Chidambaram, writer Jithu Madhavanand the film’s unpredictable script. He also applauded the performances of Farzana Palathingal, Adhiseshan KR, Muhammed Zinan, Dolly June and Tovino Tomáswhile appreciating Sushin Shyam’s music and Shyju Khalid’s photography. Suriya also praised the film, calling it “another gem of the Malayalam film industry” and praising the team for backing a unique story with an almost entirely new cast. Their endorsements have helped the film attract even more attention among movie lovers.
‘Balan: The Boy’ is running strong in theatres
Directed by Chidambaram, ‘Balan: The Boy’ is written by Jithu Madhavan. The film is currently running successfully in theaters in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada, reaching audiences across the country. Apart from the accolades, it has also scored well at the box office due to the good word of mouth and excellent reviews from the audience and people in the industry. Coming from directors like Mani Ratnam and actors like Suriya and Jyotika, who have openly praised the film, ‘Balan: The Boy’ has cemented its status as one of the most talked about films of late.