The film was officially announced in July 2024 under the tentative title Shane Nigam 25, as it is the actor's 25th film in a leading role, and the official title was announced in June 2025. Principal photography took place from December 2024 to March 2025 across Coimbatore, Palakkad and Pollachi. The film has music composed by Sai Abhyankkar, cinematography handled by Alex J Pulikkal and editing by Shivkumar V. Panicker.
Balti is scheduled to be released theatrically in September 26, 2025.
On 4 July 2024, Shane Nigam announced that his 25th film would be directed by debutant Unni Sivalingam and produced jointly by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla and Binu George Alexander.[4] Touted to be an action thriller, the film would be shot simultaneously in Malayalam and Tamil.[5]Tentatively titledShane Nigam 25 and Production No. 14,[6] The technical crew included cinematographer Alex J. Pulikkal, editor Shivkumar V. Panicker, production designer Ashique S, makeup artist Jitesh Poyya, costume designer Melvi, action choreographer Vicky Master, and sound designer Nithin Lukose.[7][8]
The official title, Balti, was announced on 11 June 2025.[9] The following month, Sai Abhyankkar was revealed to score the music, in his film debut. Although he had previously signed on for Benz, Karuppu and Dude, this film would release before.[10] In December 2024, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj and Preethi Asrani were announced being cast, with the latter pairing opposite Shane.[6] The following July, Alphonse Puthren was announced as the main antagonist.[11] The film, revolving around kabaddi players, was confirmed to feature national and state-level kabaddi players in its cast.[9]
Principal photography began with an inaugural puja ceremony on 12 December 2024 at a film city in Coimbatore with the cast and crew.[12] Filming was set to take place at Coimbatore, Palakkad and Pollachi for around 90 days.[8] Principal photography wrapped by 25 March 2025, with filming having lasted 92 days, as planned.[13]
The soundtrack is composed by Sai Abhyankkar, in his first feature film.[10][14] The audio rights were acquired by Think Music.[15] The track "Soda Break" was featured in the introduction teaser for Alphonse Puthren's character.[16] The first single "Jaalakaari" was released on 24 August 2025, marking the music composer's debut film song.[17]
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