Manjummel Boys Set to Release on OTT Platform: Disney+ Hotstar will stream Chidambaram’s critically acclaimed Malayalam film “Manjummel Boys” in multiple languages on May 5. Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi, and others star in the film. The captivating plot of this suspenseful survival thriller, which draws inspiration from actual events, has received praise in Kerala and elsewhere.
The OTT portal will stream ‘Manjummel Boys’ in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi with an 8.6 IMDb rating. A group visited the Gunaa caves near Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, in 2006. The caves are named after Kamal Haasan’s 1991 film.
View this post on Instagram
In this thrilling survival thriller, a gang of friends overcomes enormous odds to save a friend. The revival of the ‘Gunaa’ classic ‘Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan’ gives ‘Manjummel Boys’ key sequences a melancholy undertone. The film opened in theaters on February 22 and in Telugu on April 6.
Netflix unveils first look of Fardeen Khan from Sanjay Leela Bhansalis OTT series Heeramandi
The film’s director and writer, Chidambaram, thrilled with its ability to transcend language and connect with people nationwide. He’s excited for the film’s OTT release because audiences may watch it in their preferred language.
“The response that Manjummel Boys has received truly overwhelms me,” he stated. It’s great to observe how Indian viewers respond to our global, multilingual film. I’m pleased to distribute the film in the nation’s preferred language with Disney+ Hotstar. Perhaps the audience will share my enthusiasm.
Manjummel Boys grossed Rs 89.15 crore (box office) and Rs 130 crore worldwide between February 22 and March 11. As of March 21, the film has earned Rs 200 crore worldwide. It was the third highest-grossing Indian film in 2024 and the first Malayalam film to reach Rs 200 crore.
