Balan The Boy, the most-awaited Malayalam film directed by Manjummel Boys-maker Chidambaram and written by Aavesham-director Jithu Madhavan, is heading to Cannes for a market screening.
The film, produced by KVN Productions and Thespian Films, will be presented to the global film community at the Marché du Film on May 14, 2026.
Director’s Statement
Talking about the film being showcased to a global audience at Cannes, director Chidambaram shared:
“Balan The Boy is a film about what we carry without knowing… the weight of where we come from, and the hunger to find where we belong. I made this film for the person who has felt both of those things deeply and never found the words for them. Cannes has always been a home for cinema that trusts its audience with exactly that kind of truth, and Balan The Boy trusts its audience completely. To feel before they understand. And to carry something home long after it is over.”
Key Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Film | Balan The Boy |
| Director | Chidambaram (Manjummel Boys) |
| Writer | Jithu Madhavan (Aavesham) |
| Producers | KVN Productions, Thespian Films |
| Event | Marché du Film, Cannes |
| Date | May 14, 2026 |
About the Creative Team
Chidambaram gained widespread acclaim for Manjummel Boys, which became a massive box office success and cemented his reputation as a director with a unique voice.
Jithu Madhavan, who made his directorial debut with Aavesham, has written the screenplay for Balan The Boy, bringing together two of Malayalam cinema’s most exciting creative talents.
