The malayalam blockbuster film "Manjummel Boys" is set to reach telugu audiences with its dubbed version releasing on march 15. The survival thriller, directed by chidambaram S Poduval, originally hit theatres on february 22 and quickly became a massive success at the box office. The film, made with a budget of Rs. 14 crores, is on track to achieve significant collections, nearing the 100 crore mark.

"Manjummel Boys" is based on true events that occurred in 2006 when a group of ten friends from kerala embarked on a tour to Guna Caves, a restricted area in Kodaikanal, tamil Nadu. The story revolves around their efforts to save one of their friends who accidentally falls into the valley. The film explores the challenges and emotions faced by the friends in their quest to rescue their comrade.


The Devil's Kitchen Caves, known as "Guna Caves" after Kamal Haasan's movie "Guna" was shot there, became a restricted area due to safety concerns. The film vividly depicts the complexities of human relationships, highlighting elements such as friendship, survival, hope, courage, and the human spirit. director chidambaram S Poduval successfully engages the audience with a natural screenplay, creating a captivating experience.


The suspenseful storyline, combined with impressive background music and cinematography, makes "Manjummel Boys" a unique and engaging survival thriller. The cast, featuring Shobhun Shahir, Srinath Basi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathy S, junior Lal, abhiram Radhakrishnan, Arun, Deepak, arjun Kurian, and others, delivers commendable performances.


The film, despite being in malayalam, is set in Kodaikanal, tamil Nadu, and includes the iconic Ilayaraja-composed song "Priyatama Neevachata Kusalama" from the film "Guna," which adds to its appeal. The movie has already gained popularity among tamil audiences, and its unique storyline and elements are expected to resonate well with telugu viewers. As the telugu audience has not experienced similar survival thrillers recently, it will be interesting to see the reception of "Manjummel Boys" in the telugu market.

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