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Priyadarshan Hails 'Balan' as Best Film in Two Years
14 Jun
Summary
- Priyadarshan calls 'Balan' the finest film seen in the past two years.
- The film is slated for a theatrical release on June 19.
- Ram Gopal Varma praised 'Balan' as beyond fantastic after a preview.

Director Chidambaram's upcoming film, 'Balan: The Boy,' is scheduled for release on June 19, carrying significant audience anticipation following the success of 'Manjummel Boys.' The film recently received high praise from veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan during an interaction with the team.
Priyadarshan described 'Balan' as one of the finest films he has witnessed in the past two years, stating it will be remembered forever as one of the greatest Malayalam films. He emphasized the excellent screenplay and the remarkable contribution of the entire crew, acknowledging the natural synergy that created a great film.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma also shared his positive reaction after viewing a preview cut, calling the film 'beyond fantastic' and 'amazing.' 'Balan: The Boy' boasts a screenplay by Jithu Madhavan and reunites the music composer, cinematographer, production designer, and editor from 'Manjummel Boys.' Actor Tovino Thomas is also slated for a special cameo appearance.