“Balan: The Boy” has gradually become one of the most loved films of the year, garnering appreciation for its emotionally engaging narrative and outstanding performances from the audience as well as movie stars.
Chidambaram’s latest southern drama is garnering huge goodwill for its sensitive representation of identity, belonging and human emotions. As the film continues to hit theatres, another famous name from Indian cinema has now joined the fan list.
Mani Ratnam The film is appreciated after a private screening
Legendary director Mani Ratnam watched ‘Balan: The Boy’ at a special screening recently and raved about it. The filmmakers said the veteran director praised the writing and the actors’ performances.
His praise was a real shot in the arm for the team, especially as the film continues to receive positive feedback from across the industry. The recognition for one of Indian cinema’s most revered storytellers is an unforgettable milestone for the filmmakers and another indication that ‘Balan: The Boy’ is leaving an indelible mark beyond the box office.
Movie stars continue to celebrate the movie “Balan: The Boy”
Even before Mani Ratnam’s appreciation, the film had the support of several leading stars. Jyotika described Balan: The Boy as a “masterpiece”, praising writer-director Chidambaram
Jeethu Madhavan
And the unexpected film scenario. She also praised the performances of Farzana Palthengal, Adhishan KR, Mohamed Zainan, Dolly John, and
Tovino Thomas
With appreciation to Sushin Shyam’s music and Sheju Khalid’s cinematography.
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He also praised the film as “another gem from the Malayalam film industry” and lauded the team for supporting a unique story with an almost completely new cast.
Their endorsements have helped the film attract more attention among cinema lovers.
“Balan: The Boy” is going strong in cinemas
Balan: The Boy is directed by Chidambaram and written by Jeethu Madhavan. The film is currently running successfully in theaters in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada, reaching audiences across the country. Apart from the praise, it also did well at the box office due to good word of mouth and excellent reviews from viewers and industry insiders alike. Coming from directors like Mani Ratnam and actors like Suriya and Jyotika, who have publicly praised the film, ‘Balan: The Boy’ has cemented its place as one of the most talked about films of recent times.