In a remarkable feat, Mollywood’s latest cinematic offering, ‘Manjummel Boys,’ has achieved a significant milestone by crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in a mere 13 days since its theatrical release. Helmed by director Chidambaram, the film has not only garnered widespread commercial success but has also earned accolades from various quarters within the Indian film industry.
Renowned filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon recently took to the microblogging platform X to express his admiration for ‘Manjummel Boys.’ In a tweet, he described the film as a “theatrical high experience” and drew parallels with the release of Kamal Haasan’s iconic movie, ‘Gunaa.’ Menon reminisced about the impact of the soundtrack, particularly the phrase ‘manidhar unarndhu kolla,’ evoking memories of watching ‘Gunaa’ on its opening day and subsequent viewings.
Gautham Vasudev Menon’s sentiments echo the sentiments of other industry stalwarts. Anurag Kashyap, in a recent endorsement, hailed ‘Manjummel Boys’ as a brilliant cinematic creation and a reference point for big-budget filmmakers. The film’s homage to Kamal Haasan’s 1991 classic, ‘Gunaa,’ further resonated with the Tamil Nadu audience, with the inclusion of the evergreen track ‘Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan’ in the climax.
Acknowledging the film’s impact, Kamal Haasan himself paid a visit to the ‘Manjummel Boys’ team, extending his gratitude for the tribute. A wave of appreciation has also flooded social media platforms, with actors such as Chiyaan Vikram, Dhanush, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and more commending the director and the entire crew for their exceptional work. ‘Manjummel Boys’ continues to captivate audiences, marking its place as a noteworthy success in contemporary Indian cinema.
