“Mone Sai...”: Mohanlal Welcomes Sai Abhyankkar In Shane Nigam-Starrer 'Balti'
In a heartwarming gesture that’s winning over the internet, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal welcomed young composer Sai Abhyankkar to the Malayalam film industry with a symbolic gift, a personalised jersey bearing the title Balti, his debut film as a music director.
In the now-viral video, Sai is seen receiving a neatly packed parcel from the Malayalam industry. As he opens it, he finds the jersey inscribed with “Sai Abhyankkar 04”, followed by a phone call from Mohanlal himself. With warmth and pride in his voice, the veteran actor says:
“Mone Sai… Welcome to Malayalam Cinema.” The gesture has been celebrated by fans as a graceful passing of the torch to a promising new talent.
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The upcoming Malayalam film Balti, written and directed by Unni Sivalingam, is steadily garnering attention ahead of its release. Headlined by Shane Nigam, the film is jointly produced by Santhosh T Kuruvilla and Binu George Alexander under the banners of STK Frames and Binu George Alexander Productions.
Promising a musically immersive narrative, Balti brings together a strong creative and technical team. The cinematography is handled by Alex J Pulickal, with music composed by Sai Abhyankkar. Melwy J oversees costume design, while the action sequences are choreographed by Action Sandhosh and Vicky.
The film’s visual tone is further enhanced by art direction from Ashik S. Backed by a committed production team, Balti is slated for a festive release during Onam 2025.
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At just 20 years old, Sai Abhyankkar has already carved out a reputation as a viral hitmaker. The son of celebrated singers Tippu and Harini, Sai burst into the limelight with his independent single “Katchi Sera”, which garnered over 200 million views across platforms.
His sharp rise continued with hits like “Aasa Kooda” and “Sithira Puthiri”, all while being signed for major Tamil projects like Benz and Karuppu. And now, he makes his Malayalam cinema debut with Balti, marking a new chapter in his already impressive musical journey. Sai’s upcoming single “Vizhi Veekura”, set for release on July 7, is also highly anticipated.
