Acclaimed filmmakers Chidambaram and Jithu Madhavan joined forces for Balan: The Boy, with the former directing the thriller and the latter penning its story. Released in theatres on June 19, 2026, the film stars Adhisheshan KR and Farzana Palathingal in the lead roles and earned praise from critics for its gripping narrative.
After completing a 6-week theatrical run, Balan: The Boy has now arrived on OTT. The film is currently streaming on ZEE5 in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada. As of now, there is no official word on when the Hindi version will be made available.
With its positive critical reception and encouraging word of mouth, the film is expected to reach a wider audience through its digital premiere.
Balan: The Boy is produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn, with Sushin Shyam composing the music. The film also features an extended cameo by Tovino Thomas.