Renowned Tamil filmmaker Venkat Prabhu has lauded the recent Malayalam release, ‘Manjummel Boys,’ expressing delight over its outstanding success in Tamil Nadu. Commending the film’s achievement despite deviating from conventional romantic narratives and the absence of a traditional heroine, Prabhu emphasized the triumph of art over language.
During the promotional event of ‘J Baby,’ starring Urvashi, Venkat Prabhu shared his pride in the success of ‘Manjummel Boys’ in Tamil Nadu. In a statement, he remarked, “At a time when conventional hero-heroine films dominate, it’s remarkable to witness a film without a heroine but featuring a group of boys surpassing our Tamil films’ performance. This underscores the notion that language is not crucial; it’s the art that truly matters.”
The film, directed by Chidambaram and starring Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi, and Lal Jr., has been making waves in Tamil Nadu, raking in an impressive Rs 15 crore in just 11 days. Trade analysts report that ‘Manjummel Boys’ has now become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time in the region, with a global collection approaching Rs 79.9 crore by the end of the 11th day.
Based on a real-life incident, the film revolves around a group of youngsters embarking on a vacation, only to encounter the unexpected. The success of ‘Manjummel Boys’ underscores its phenomenal performance, breaking the conventional storytelling mold and captivating audiences in Tamil Nadu.
