Balan - The Boy

Balan - The Boy is a drama, mystery, and thriller from India that follows a teenage boy attempting to locate his mother. After experiencing a difficult childhood and her sudden disappearance, he searches for the truth regarding his history and seeks personal closure.

The film was directed by Chidambaram, who previously directed Manjummel Boys in 2024. It was written by Jithu Madhavan and produced by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn through KVN Productions and Thespian Films. The cast features Adhisheshan K R and Muhammed Zinaan as the title character at different ages, alongside Farzana Palathingal, Tovino Thomas, Lal Jr., and Beena Antony.

Released on June 19, 2026, the movie has a runtime of 140 minutes. It has received a generally positive response from viewers, holding a rating of 7.6 on TMDB based on 14 votes.