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Balti is scripted and directed by Unni Sivalingam. Santhosh T. Kuruvilla and Binu George Alexander bankrolled the film. Alex J. Pulickal cranked the camera, and

Balti Movie Review

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Review for the film " Balti"
Runtime: 02 Hour 34 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 26-09-2025
2.5 / 5.00
3.55 / 5.0

Balti is scripted and directed by Unni Sivalingam Bio coming soon... >> Read More... . Santhosh T Bio coming soon... >> Read More... . Kuruvilla and Binu George Alexander Bio coming soon... >> Read More... bankrolled the film. Alex J. Pulickal cranked the camera, and Shivkumar V. Panicker edited the film. Sai Abhyankkar Bio coming soon... >> Read More... composed the music. Shane Nigam Shane Nigam is a Malayali actor. He is the son of >> Read More... , Shanthanu Bhagyaraj Having a filmy background, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj is >> Read More... , Preity Asrani, Alphonse Puthren Alphonse Puthren is a versatile Indian director, a >> Read More... , Selvaraghavan, Shiva Hariharan Shiva Hariharan is a young Indian actor who works >> Read More... , Akshay Radhakrishnan Akshay Radhakrishnan is an Indian actor who works >> Read More... , and Poornima Indrajith.

Plot

Velampalayam is located on the Tamilnadu-Kerala border. Udhayan and Kumar live in this town. Both are Kabaddi players. Udhayan runs a meat shop. They play for Panjami Riders. Once, they win over Porthamarai Bhairavan’s Kabaddi team and grab his eyeballs. Bhairavan wants them in his team to win more. So, he pays them heftily, and makes them his team’s main players. Bhairavan is a moneylender, who cheats people. What happens to Udhayan and Kumar after they join the Porthamarai team forms the rest of the story.

Star Performance

Shane Nigam is impressive with his performance. He is good at romance and emotional scenes. Shanthanu is good in his role. Preity and Alphonse Puthren did what was required of them. Poornima is okay in her role. Selvaraghavan fits well in the role and did justice to the provided character.

Analysis

Basically, the script is okay, but the execution slips in some places. Some characters, including Shanthanu and Poornima, are not written well. They lack depth, which is the main reason their performance falls short of the needed elevation. Alphonse’s role looks incomplete. The action choreography is good. The stunt sequences, along with the game, appeal well. The visuals are decent.  The screenplay in the second half is stretched. The editor should’ve tried to make it crisper. Sai Abhyankkar’s music is good. He has given impressive songs and the BGM.

What’s There?

  • A few performances are good
  • The stunt choreography and the music are good
  • The visuals are one of the biggest pluses

What’s Not There?

  • The screenplay should’ve been crisp, especially in the second half
  • While some characters are incomplete, some lack depth
  • The editing should’ve been better

Verdict

If you are interested in watching a rural action film with a different set of actors, you can try this!


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "Balti"?

Action, Thriller, Sports


Who directed "Balti"?

​Khushi Shah


What is the duration of "Balti"?

02 Hour 34 Minutes


When was "Balti" released?

26-09-2025

Cast & Crew


Who plays the lead role in "Balti"?

​Khushi Shah, ​Khushi Shah, ​Khushi Shah, ​Khushi Shah, ​Khushi Shah

Storyline


What is the plot of "Balti"?

Plot revolves around Action, Thriller, Sports, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "Balti"?

2.5


What are the audience ratings for "Balti"?

3.55

Additional


Is "Balti" suitable for all ages?

Yes, it's rated UA


Who is the editor of "Balti"?

Shivkumar V Panicker


What is the name of the action director who worked on "Balti"?

​Khushi Shah


What is the name of the costume designer who worked on "Balti"?

​Khushi Shah

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