Daijiworld Media Network - Kochi

Kochi, Jun 6: The trailer of Balan: The Boy, the upcoming psychological thriller directed by Chidambaram of Manjummel Boys fame, was released on Friday, offering a glimpse into a tense and emotionally charged story centred on a mother and her son.

Scheduled for a theatrical release on June 19, the film appears to blend suspense, family drama and psychological intrigue as the protagonists attempt to escape a troubled past.

The three-minute trailer presents a world marked by fear, secrecy and survival. It follows a mother living under different identities, a child caught in mysterious circumstances and an intense police pursuit that forms the backbone of the narrative.

The footage also hints at a disturbing family history involving the boy's grandmother, while raising questions about the child's connection to a murder investigation.

At its heart, however, the film appears to explore the powerful bond between a mother and her son, with the woman willing to go to extraordinary lengths to protect him.

The trailer concludes on a haunting note, deepening the mystery surrounding the pair and their past.

The film was earlier screened at the Marche du Film section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where it reportedly received a positive response from audiences and industry professionals.

According to the makers, Balan: The Boy is a story about identity, survival and the enduring connection between a mother and child.

The project reunites Chidambaram with music composer Sushin Shyam following their successful collaboration on Manjummel Boys.

The screenplay has been written by Jithu Madhavan, best known for directing the acclaimed Aavesham starring Fahadh Faasil.

The technical crew includes cinematographer Shyju Khalid, editor Vivek Harshan and production designer Ajayan Chalissery.

The film is produced by Venkat K Narayana under KVN Productions and Shailaja Desai Fenn under Thespian Films, and is set to hit theatres on June 19.