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Balan: The Boy
ബാലൻ - The Boy
Malayalam19 Jun 20262h 20mU/A 16+ · 16+Drama · Thriller
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73
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73
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17 reviews read · 10 with the critic’s own rating
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A mother and her young son constantly change names and hide from her past after her release from prison; the film centers on their…
Family Room →
16+
CBFC: U/A 16+
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₹33.22 CrWorldwide gross
India gross₹22.02 Cr
Overseas gross₹11.20 Cr
Sacnilk · as of 2 Sep 2026 · day 42
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Every review we read
Scores normalised to 0–100. A 3/5 shows as 60. Each row links to where it came from when we have the link.
അരുൺ മധുസൂദനൻ · 19 Jun 2026
The critic calls this an emotionally deep, technically excellent film anchored by phenomenal lead performances and Jithu Madhavan's layered… Read it there →
Derived by Filmi
90
Deeksha Sharma · YouTube, Hindi · rating spoken aloud · 20 Jun 2026
4/5, said on camera. Published nowhere. Watch it there →
Stated in video
Filmi’s reading 85
80
Yogi · YouTube, Hindi · rating spoken aloud · 20 Jun 2026
4.5/5, said on camera. Published nowhere. Watch it there →
Stated in video
Filmi’s reading 85
90
Unni Narayanan · YouTube, Malayalam · transcript read · 19 Jun 2026
The critic calls Balan one of his best theatre experiences, praising every performance and technical department, but flags that some viewers may… Watch it there →
Derived by Filmi
85
YouTube, Malayalam · transcript read · 19 Jun 2026
The critic praises every technical department — cinematography, music, editing, casting — and calls every performance flawless, closing with… Watch it there →
Derived by Filmi
82
20 Jun 2026
The Hindu calls Balan Chidambaram's most supremely crafted film yet, praising its writing, performances and imagery, with only a brief note that… Read it there →
Derived by Filmi
82
MG Vijayan · 19 Jun 2026
The critic calls this a deeply moving, technically polished survival drama with strong performances from the child actor, Farzana and an impactful… Read it there →
Derived by Filmi
82
Rohit Panikker · 20 Jun 2026
Balan: The Boy Review: Chidambaram Finds Beauty In Uncertainty | Filmfare.com Read it there →
Published · 4.0/5
Filmi’s reading 78
80
Latha Srinivasan · 20 Jun 2026
Balan The Boy Review: A Survival Drama That Impresses For The Most Part Read it there →
Published · 3/5
Filmi’s reading 76
60
YouTube, Telugu · transcript read · 3 Aug 2026
Watching on OTT, the critic calls Balan a beautiful, unique mother-son survival thriller with a genuinely surprising climax, recommending it to… Watch it there →
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75
Anwar Mohammad · 20 Jun 2026
బాలన్ మూవీ రివ్యూ: అమ్మ చెప్పింది Read it there →
Published · 3/5
Filmi’s reading 65
60
20 Jun 2026
Review: Balan-The Boy - A Slow Burn Thriller Powered by Strong Performances Read it there →
Published · 3/5
Filmi’s reading 65
60
Sreeju Sudhakaran · 20 Jun 2026
Balan: The Boy Review: *Almost* Nails It! Read it there →
Published · 3/5
Filmi’s reading 64
60
Anna Mathews · 20 Jun 2026
Balan: The Boy Movie Review: A novel survival story that fails to create an emotional connection Read it there →
Published · 3.0/5
Filmi’s reading 62
60
Nikhil Waiker · 1 Aug 2026
The critic finds Balan: The Boy has cinematic polish and impressive performances but says the mother-son road-drama's manufactured conflicts grow… Read it there →
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35
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Synopsis
A teenage boy searches for his missing mother following a turbulent childhood and her subsequent disappearance, exploring his search for closure and the truth about his past.
Credits
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ChidambaramDirector
Jithu MadhavanWriter
Sushin ShyamMusic
Shyju KhalidCinematography
Vivek HarshanEditing
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