Wayanad was chosen as Balan's location because Ghibli Studios was the reference: Chidambaram S. Poduval

After Jaan A Mann and Manjummal Boys, Balan The Boy directed by Chidambaram S Poduval hit the theatres. Even before its release, the film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival to great critical acclaim. Wayanad was chosen as the film's l