Manjummel Boys, a survival drama directed by Chidambaram, is set to screen at the KinoBravo Film Festival, marking a significant milestone as the first-ever Malayalam film to compete in this prestigious event. Additionally, it stands out as the only Indian film featured in the festival's competition section this year. The festival takes place from September 28 to October 4 and will also present other notable films, including Payal Kapadia's Cannes Grand Prix winner, All We Imagine As Light, and SS Rajamouli's blockbuster RRR, which will be shown in the Out of Competition categories.
Recognized as the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, Manjummel Boys narrates the true story of a group of youngsters from Manjummel, Kochi, who embark on a trip to the Guna Caves, also known as Devil's Kitchen, in Kodaikkanal. However, their adventure takes a tragic turn following an unexpected accident.
The film boasts a talented cast that includes Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Deepak Parambol, Jean Paul Lal, Ganapathi, Balu Varghese, George Maryan, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, and Khalid Rahman. In addition to Chidambaram's adept writing and direction, the film has garnered praise for its cinematography by Shyju Khalid, production design by Ajayan Chalissery, editing by Vivek Harshan, and music by Sushin Shyam. It also received acclaim for its creative incorporation of the song "Kanmani Anbodu" from Kamal Haasan's 1991 film Gunaa.
Manjummel Boys is produced by Soubin Shahir, Babu Shahir, and Shawn Antony under their banner, Parava Films. The film's participation in the KinoBravo Film Festival showcases the growing recognition of Malayalam cinema on international platforms.
