Balan - The Boy

Balan - The Boy

2026 · 140 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, Thriller

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.

Directed by Chidambaram · Written by Jithu Madhavan

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