Manjummel Boys Story

Manjummel Boys is a friendship-centric movie directed by Chidambaram. The movie features Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathy, and Jean-Paul Lal in pivotal roles.

Produced by  Soubin Sahir, Babu Shahir, and Shawn Antony under the esteemed Parava Films banner, the movie also showcases the talents of Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Vishnu Reghu, Khalid Rahman, Kathiresan, George Maryan, and Ramachandran Durairaj in significant roles. The cinematography was handled by Shyju Khalid and edited by Vivek Harshan. Sushin Shyam composed music for the movie.

Movie Plot

It tells the story of a group of friends from an arts club in Cochin who embarked on an adventurous journey to Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. Amidst their exploration of Gunaa Cave, tragedy struck when Subash, one among them, tumbled through an obscured crevice in the ground. Frantically seeking aid, the group sought assistance from local authorities. However, skepticism shrouded their narrative, leading to the unexpected arrest of the friends on suspicion of foul play in Subash's disappearance.

Despite the incredulity of the police, Subash's cries emanated from the depths of the cavern, validating the friends' version of events. Yet, when authorities hesitated to descend into the abyss, it was Kuttan who exhibited unparalleled courage. Scaling a daunting 120-foot descent, Kuttan uncovered Subash, injured but alive, perched precariously on a ledge. With unwavering determination and unified efforts, they rescued Subash, eventually reuniting him with the group and the authorities at the surface.

Silently acknowledging the gravity of the situation, the friends collectively decided to withhold the truth from their families, crafting a tale of Subash's accidental fall from a nearby waterfall. As they returned to Kerala, a silent pact bound them, concealing the harrowing ordeal they had bravely endured together. 

Release Date

The film 'Manjummel Boys' was released in theaters on February 22, 2024.

Box Office Collection

'Manjummel Boys,' Manjummel Boys has become the first Malayalam film to collect Rs 200 crore at the box office across the world. The film, which was released on February 22, earned Rs 3.3 crore on its opening day and entered the Rs 100 crore club within just 12 days. It also surpasses the global box office collection of '2018'. The film, directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, had collected Rs 175 crores at the global box office.

Awards & Recognition

Based on a true story, Manjummel Boys is a gripping survival thriller that explores friendship, courage, and hope. Directed by Chidambaram, the film’s realistic storytelling and powerful performances earned it top honors, Best Film and Best Director, at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards.