Balti: 2025 Malayalam Sports Action Thriller Film Trailer Review & Songs

4to40.com August 29, 2025 Movie Reviews 557 Views

Movie Name: Balti
Directed by: Unni Sivalingam
Starring: Shane Nigam, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Preethi Asrani, Alphonse Puthren
Genre: Drama, Action, Adventure, History, Sport
Release Date: 26 September, 2025
Language: Tamil, Malayalam
Production company: BSTK Frames, Binu George Alexander Productions
Running Time: – Minutes
Rating: –
Budget: ₹- Crore

Balti: Movie Overview

Balti is an upcoming Indian sports action thriller film written and directed by debutant Unni Sivalingam. Produced by STK Frames and Binu George Alexander Productions, it is shot simultaneously in Malayalam and Tamil. The film stars Shane Nigam, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Preethi Asrani, Alphonse Puthren and Selvaraghavan in the lead roles.

The film was officially announced in July 2024 under the tentative title Shane Nigam 25, as it is the actor’s 25th film in a leading role, and the official title was announced in June 2025. Principal photography took place from December 2024 to March 2025 across Coimbatore, Palakkad and Pollachi. The film has music composed by Sai Abhyankkar, cinematography handled by Alex J Pulikkal and editing by Shivkumar V. Panicker.x

Balti is scheduled to be released theatrically in September 26, 2025.

The soundtrack is composed by Sai Abhyankkar, in his first feature film. The audio rights were acquired by Think Music. The track “Soda Break” was featured in the introduction teaser for Alphonse Puthren’s character. The first single “Jaalakaari” was released on 24 August 2025, marking the music composer’s debut film song.

Balti is scheduled to release theatrically on 26 September 2025. It was previously scheduled to release on 29 August coinciding Onam.