The latest Malayalam blockbuster ‘Manjummel Boys’ continues to make headlines. The survival thriller made its debut on OTT today, May 5, and ‘12th Fail’ actor
Vikrant Massey
happened to watch the film. The Bollywood actor was blown away by the film and expressed that ‘Manjummel Boys’ is his favourite film of the year so far. Directed by
Chidambaram
, ‘
Manjummel Boys
‘ has Soubin Shahir, Lal Jr., Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, and Ganapathy in the lead roles.
In a video shared by the streaming platform for ‘Manjummel Boys’, Vikrant was seen praising the film. “You know what’s more thrilling than a
survival thriller film
? A survival thriller that’s based on a true story! Like everyone else, I’ve also watched Manjummel Boys. This film has reignited the ‘never give up’ attitude within me,” he said.
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He added, “This story is an example of friendship, willpower, and persistence. And its stunning visuals and mind-blowing performances made it a blockbuster hit. It is a must-watch and for me, it already is my favourite film of the year so far.”
‘Manjummel Boys’ has collected Rs 240.59 crore globally.
ETimes rated the film 4 out of 5 and wrote, “Manjummel Boys isn’t your average friendship flick packed like a survival film. If you are looking for a crisp survival film, this is it. It’s an absolute marvel of visuals, absolutely good writing, characterization, editing, acting, and all the thrills. From successfully establishing the setting, which is almost decades ago, to the authenticity with which the characters and their reactions to the situations are portrayed and the way the story flows seamlessly, writer and director Chidambaram has done a phenomenal job. There is a repeat watch value to this film, and it is a great addition to the survival film genre in the Malayalam industry.”
