After a long break, Malayalam action star ‘Balti’ is all set to entertain the audience on OTT. Starring Shane Nigam Set on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, this Malayalam action film blends sports, crime and emotional relationships.
Where to stream “Balti”
Streaming platform Sony LIV has officially announced that “Balti” will premiere on July 10.Sharing the update, the platform wrote, “Get ready for a full-on Travancore action! #Balti will be live streaming only on Sony LIV from July 10.” The film will be available in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. The film hits the big screen on September 25, 2025, and reports suggest that the producers have been working on an OTT release for months, and now the streaming date and platform have finally been confirmed.
A story about friendship, kabaddi and crime
Written and directed by debutant Unni Sivalingam, Balti follows the life of Udhayan, who is fondly called Balti. He is a talented kabaddi player from Velampalayam village. He has a close relationship with his mother and friends.His life changed dramatically after his team won the local kabaddi tournament. The win unexpectedly put him in touch with Porthamarai Bhairavan. The rest of the story combines action, emotion and stunning performances. Despite a good plot, Balti unfortunately did not do well at the box office.cast, crew and technical staffStarring Shane Nigam Shantanu BajrajPreethi Asrani, Alphonse Puthren, Selvaraghavan and Poornima Indrajith.Balti is the directorial debut of Unni Sivalingam, who has also written the screenplay of the film.The visuals of the film were shot by cinematographer Alex J. Pulickal while Shivkumar V. Panicker handles editorial duties. The music is composed by Sai Abhyankkar, whose song “Jalakkari” is very popular.
critical response to film
Balti received mixed reviews from critics, with some critics praising its kabaddi sequences and technical merits.ETimes gave the film three stars out of five and wrote, “The kabaddi sequences are quite gripping and it’s a pity that the second half doesn’t continue to incorporate the sport into the script. Balti could have been a sports film because of its well-shot and exciting kabaddi scenes. Also, Sai Abhayankar’s debut as a film composer is noteworthy.”Meanwhile, Shane Nigam’s latest film is ‘Dridam’.
