Sai Abhyankkar

Balti Opens to a Disappointing Day 1: A Sobering Box Office Start

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When Balti, the much-hyped sports-crime thriller starring Shane Nigam and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj—released in theatres on 26 September 2025, there were great expectations. But there have been reports that its box office outing on Day 1 was very poor. As per Tamil media, the first-day outing was dull, prompting a rethink on trade estimates and the … Read more

Balti Movie Review : A Gritty Sports-Crime Drama With Pulsing Energy and Familiar Tropes

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When Balti hit theaters on 26 September 2025, it did so with great expectations. It’s Shane Nigam’s 25th leading film as an actor, under rookie Unni Sivalingam’s direction, and the movie attempts a crossbreeding of kabaddi (sports) with gangster crime drama. The Malayalam & Tamil bilingual film weaves friendships, betrayal, street politics, and sports passion. … Read more