Balti is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film written and directed by debutant Unni Sivalingam. Produced by STK Frames and Binu George Alexander Productions.
The film stars Shane Nigam, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, and Preethi Asrani with Alphonse Puthren and Poornima Indrajith in supporting roles.
As the film’s setting was in the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, it also contains significant dialogue in Tamil. The film also marked Shanthanu’s comeback in Malayalam cinema after 16 years.
Directed by – Unni Sivalingam
Written by – Unni Sivalingam
Produced by – Santhosh T. Kuruvilla & Binu George Alexander
Starring – Shane Nigam, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Preethi Asrani, Poornima Indrajith
Cinematography – Alex J. Pulickal
Edited by – Shivkumar V. Panicker
Music by – Sai Abhyankkar
Production – STK Frames & Binu George Alexander Productions
Release date – 26 September 2025
Running time – 151 minutes
Country – India
Languages – Tamil
