Balan is a lost 1938 Indian Malayalam-language drama film produced by T. R. Sundaram under the banner of Modern Theatres, directed by S. Nottani and written by Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai.

The film's music was composed by K. K. Aroor, himself, with lyrics written by Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai.

Despite numerous technical flaws, it received critical acclaim, with praise for the film's social theme.

[9] There were several attempts to make a talkie in Malayalam, right from the days Vigathakumaran (1928) got released.

One among them, A. Sundaram Pillai, had an unpublished story entitled Vidhiyum Mrs. Nayarum (Mrs. Nair and the Fate) with him.

K. Kunjunair, credited as K. K. Aroor in the film, of the Kottakkal Nataka Samithi was selected to do the title role.

A. Sundaram wanted himself to direct the film, but later agreed to sign S. Nottani as the director.

Eventually, he signed renowned writer Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai, who wrote the screenplay and dialogues, as well as lyrics for the songs.

Later, Shyamala Pictures, Madras bought the rights and the film was released on 19 January 1938.

[15] The film also introduced many of early Malayalam cinema's recurring archetypes, including the evil step-mother and innocent orphans.