Balan the Boy Trailer: Mystery and murder haunt a mother’s fight to protect her son
The trailer of Balan: The Boy offers a haunting glimpse of a mother-son duo caught in a web of mystery, danger and survival. Directed by Chidambaram and written by Jeetu Madhavan, the psychological thriller is set for release on June 19.

trailer of Balan: BoyUpcoming psychological thriller directed by sweet boy Filmmaker Chidambaram was released on Friday. The film, due in theaters on June 19, promises to be a tense and emotionally packed story that revolves around a mother and her son as they struggle to escape a troubled past.
The three-minute trailer offers a brief glimpse of a world marked by fear, secrecy and survival. A mother living in different identities, a child caught in mysterious circumstances and a constant police chase form the backbone of the story.
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The footage also hints at a troubling family history involving the boy’s grandmother, while raising questions about the child’s connection to a murder case.
However, at its core, Balan: Boy It appears to be an exploration of the bond between a mother and her son, with the woman willing to go to any extent to keep him safe.
The trailer ends on a sinister note, further adding to the mystery surrounding the pair.
Watch the trailer here:
The film was previously screened at the Marché du Film section of the Cannes Film Festival 2026, where it reportedly received a positive response.
The makers have described the project as a story about identity, survival and the enduring relationship between a mother and child.
Balan: Boy Their collaboration also marked Chidambaram’s reunion with composer Sushin Shyam. sweet boy. The film is written by Jeethu Madhavan, who is best known for directing the acclaimed Fahadh Faasil starrer. passion.
The technical crew includes cinematographer Shiju Khalid, editor Vivek Harshan and production designer Ajayan Chalissery.
Produced by Venkat K Narayan under KVN Productions and Shailja Desai Fane under Thespian Films, the film is set for theatrical release on June 19.