Based on a true incident, the film follows a group of 11 friends from Manjummel, Kerala, on a trip to Kodaikanal. Their vacation turns into a nightmare when one friend, Subhash, falls into a deep crevice in the Guna Caves (also known as Devil's Kitchen). The story focuses on the group's relentless efforts and emotional resilience to rescue him against all odds. Critical & Commercial Performance
Framing the Leak: Digital Piracy's Disruptive Impact on Regional Indian Cinema — A Case Study of the WEB-DL Release of Manjummel Boys (2024)
Shyju Khalid ’s camerawork captures the claustrophobic terror of the caves and the lush, eerie beauty of Kodaikanal with equal skill.
A close-knit group of friends from Kochi, Kerala, embarks on a vacation to Kodaikanal. Their trip takes a tragic turn when they venture into the restricted Guna Caves
For Manjummel Boys , the legitimate WEB-DL is expected to be released on a major OTT platform approximately 4–6 weeks after its theatrical run. However, within hours of such an official release, piracy sites like often rip and upload the file under names like “-Movies4u.Vip-.Manjummel Boys -2024- WEB-DL 108…” .
Director Chidambaram, following his debut hit Jan.E.Man , spent over a year researching and writing the script.