Actor Shanthanu Baghyaraj sustained serious injuries while filming the sports drama Balti. The performer lost consciousness after a professional kabaddi player's knee struck his temple during an action sequence. Cast members sustained multiple injuries throughout production as they trained with professional kabaddi league athletes to achieve authentic performances.
Director Unni Sivalingam's bilingual project required extensive physical preparation from all actors. Baghyaraj strengthened his back by carrying teammates across training fields for his defender role. Shane Nigam suffered back stiffness while other performers dealt with ligament strains and bruises during the demanding shoot.
The Tamil-Malayalam film features Shane Nigam as fearless raider Udhayan in his 25th career project. Director Alphonse Puthren appears as gangster Soda Babu alongside actors Preethi Asrani and Selvaraghavan. Originally planned for an August 29 release, the kabaddi-centered drama has been rescheduled for September 26 under STK Frames and Binu George Alexander Productions.
Director Unni Sivalingam's bilingual project required extensive physical preparation from all actors. Baghyaraj strengthened his back by carrying teammates across training fields for his defender role. Shane Nigam suffered back stiffness while other performers dealt with ligament strains and bruises during the demanding shoot.
The Tamil-Malayalam film features Shane Nigam as fearless raider Udhayan in his 25th career project. Director Alphonse Puthren appears as gangster Soda Babu alongside actors Preethi Asrani and Selvaraghavan. Originally planned for an August 29 release, the kabaddi-centered drama has been rescheduled for September 26 under STK Frames and Binu George Alexander Productions.
