Actress Jyotika has praised filmmaker Chidambaram’s latest release. Balan: BoyCalled the drama thriller a “masterpiece” and urged audiences to watch it in theatres. Her actor husband Suriya also reviewed the film and described it as a “gem of the Malayalam industry”.

Jyotika praised in her Instagram post Balan: Boy For its direction, screenplay and delivering an entertaining and unexpected experience. she wrote, “Balan: Boy -A supremely crafted film by Chidambaram and an intriguing and consistently surprising screenplay by Jeethu Madhavan, which blends empathy, mystery, innocence and criminal tendencies so effortlessly, making it a masterpiece to watch.” He added that the story keeps the audience engaged throughout.

Jyothika heavily praised the film’s cast, praising Farzana’s stellar performance and describing her as “a strong embodiment of womanhood”. She was also very impressed by the young actors, Adiseshan and Sinan, saying that their “innocence and depth in their eyes goes straight to the heart of the audience.”

Additionally, he gave special approval to Dolly June’s memorable portrayal of the elderly matriarch, calling her a “spirited,” “freshly crafted character” who delivered a remarkably adventurous performance.

Jyothika also praised the technical brilliance of the film, and highlighted how lead actor Tovino Thomas “sacrificed every bit of his stardom” to deliver a career-best performance. He praised Sushin Shyam’s score for skillfully balancing “edge of the seat” tension with emotional resonance, and said that Shiju Khalid’s “poetic” cinematography makes the film an “absolute visual treat”.

Describing the project as “an intense and intelligent piece of filmmaking”, he encouraged audiences to experience the film in theatres. She concluded by celebrating the film as a “poignant story of motherhood and innocence lost in a harsh world”, adding that she was “really honored to meet the team.”

Suriya also praised the film on social media, saying that he is “still processing” the experience. He then praised director Chidambaram and his team for their creative courage. sweet boyThe film was called “another gem of the Malayalam industry”. The actor highlighted Chidambaram’s decision to rely on a unique story by Jeetu Madhavan and cast an almost entirely debutant lineup with a brilliant Tovino Thomas as Abbas.

While Suriya said every technical craft shines seamlessly, he admitted that watching newcomers Farzana Palathingal, Adhisheesh KR and Muhammad Zeenan perform made him feel like he needed to “brush up his skills”.

Balan: Boy Has collected around Rs 96 lakh in India on its sixth day. Its total gross in India is around Rs 10.29 crore, while its worldwide gross has reached Rs 20.42 crore, as reported. Sacnilk.

Produced by KVN Productions, the film is directed by Chidambaram. sweet boy Known for fame and feature story written by Jeetu Madhavan romancham And passion. The film stars Adhisheshan, Farzana Palathingal and Muhammad Zeenan among others. Tovino Thomas also has an important role in the film.

Balan: Boy Released theatrically on June 19, 2026.