Mani Ratnam lauds 'Balan: The Boy' after watching Chidambaram's film in special screening

'Balan: The Boy' gradually became one of the most loved movies of the year, receiving appreciation for its emotionally gripping narration and outstanding performance from the audiences as well as film stars.

The recent South drama directed by Chidambaram is receiving significant goodwill for its sensitive representation of identity, belonging, and human emotions. As the film continues to run in theatres, another celebrated name from Indian cinema has now joined the list of admirers.

Mani Ratnam appreciates the film after special screening

Legendary director Mani Ratnam watched the film 'Balan: The Boy' at a recent special screening and praised it. The veteran director lauded the writing and the cast's performances, the makers said.

His praise has been a real shot in the arm for the team, especially as the film continues to receive positive responses from around the industry. The appreciation from one of Indian cinema’s most respected storytellers is a memorable milestone for the makers and another indication that ‘Balan: The Boy’ is making an indelible mark beyond the box office.

Cinema stars continue to celebrate 'Balan: The Boy'

Even before Mani Ratnam's appreciation, the film had won the support of several leading stars. Jyotika described 'Balan: The Boy' as a "masterpiece", praising director Chidambaram, writer

Jithu Madhavan

, and the film's unpredictable screenplay. She also applauded the performances of Farzana Palathingal, Adhiseshan KR, Muhammed Zinan, Dolly June, and

Tovino Thomas

, while appreciating Sushin Shyam's music and Shyju Khalid's cinematography.

Suriya

also showered praise on the film, calling it "another gem from the Malayalam film industry" and lauding the team for backing a unique story with an almost entirely fresh cast.

Their endorsements have helped the film attract even more attention among movie lovers.

'Balan: The Boy' runs strong in cinemas

Directed by Chidambaram, 'Balan: The Boy' is written by Jithu Madhavan. The film is currently running successfully in theatres in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada, reaching audiences across the country. Apart from praise, it has also scored well at the box office due to good word-of-mouth and excellent reviews from viewers and industry people alike. Coming from directors like Mani Ratnam and actors like Suriya and Jyotika, who have openly lauded the movie, 'Balan: The Boy' has cemented its status as one of the most talked-about films of late.