Kith and Kin) is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language family drama film written and directed by actor Venu Yeldandi, in his directorial debut.

The film features Priyadarshi, Kavya Kalyanram, Sudhakar Reddy, Kota Jayaram, Mime Madhu and Muralidhar Goud in primary roles.

[2] Balagam was released on 3 March 2023 to critical acclaim with particular praise for Yeldandi’s direction, soundtrack, emotional weight of the story, screenplay and acting performances by the lead cast.

Unbeknownst to his short-tempered father, Sayilu owes a massive sum of money to a cruel moneylender, whom he reassures that he will pay off the loan once he receives dowry from his fiancee's family.

Nevertheless, Komurayya's untimely death prompts Sayilu's forthcoming marriage to be adjourned indefinitely and also, brings about the return of his estranged daughter Lakshmi, whose husband Narayana and Ailayya have been inhospitable to each other from past twenty years.

He too remains unsuccessful, prompting Ailayya to mock and provoke him leading to a physical altercation; Narayana angrily storms out of the village with Lakshmi and Sandhya, disappointing Sayilu.

Singers (or) Village mourners praise the departed soul, highlighting the individual's greatness and calls out each family member on Komurayya's behalf, requesting them to be united and happy on the eleventh day as they wait for the crow to accept the feast.

[8] 123Telugu gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Balagam is a genuine attempt to explore human values and emotions that is devoid of any commercial ingredients.

[9] Raghu Bandi of The Indian Express also gave the same rating and stated: "Balagam is an honest slice of life story from rural Telangana".