Sai Abhyankkar is set to make his Malayalam debut with Balti, releasing worldwide on September 26. The team is actively promoting the film through interviews and events, building strong buzz just before its release.
In a recent interview, the producer revealed that Sai Abhyankkar received 2 crores for Balti. This makes him the highest-paid music director in Malayalam cinema. The announcement spread quickly on social media and sparked wide discussions.
Many people online expressed surprise and asked how this was possible. They noted that despite signing multiple projects, including Allu Arjun’s AA22xA6, none of Sai Abhyankkar’s works have released yet. Balti will be his first theatrical release.
This raised questions about why Malayalam producers chose to pay such a high fee to a debutant when local composers with multiple releases earn less. Some even felt it disrespects experienced Malayalam music directors.
Still, the producer’s statement continues to trend online, with many sharing their opinions and debating whether Sai Abhyankkar’s fee is justified for his first film in the Malayalam industry.
