The Boys (2024 film)
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| Directed by | Santhosh P. Jayakumar |
| Written by | Santhosh P. Jayakumar |
| Produced by | E. Sendhil Kumar |
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| Cinematography | K. Ahamed Sherief |
| Edited by | Sam RDX |
| Music by | Arun Gautham |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
The Boys is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language adult comedy horror film written and directed by Santhosh P. Jayakumar starring himself, Sha Ra, Arshad, KPY Vinoth, Yuvaraj Ganesan, Redin Kingsley, and Rajendran.[1]
Plot
[edit]Five carefree friends, Karthi, Akira, Kolaar, Baby, and James, live life by their own compass, prioritizing fun and avoiding responsibility. Their world gets a hilarious shake-up when they move into a new house brimming with hidden secrets. As they navigate quirky situations and unearth the house's mysteries, their loyalty and laughter are put to the test. Will their unshakeable bond survive the chaos? "The Boys" is a wacky, dramatic comedy that explores the ups and downs of friendship and the challenges of facing the unexpected.
Cast
[edit]- Santhosh P. Jayakumar as Karthik (Dio Karthi)
- Sha Ra as Shanmugam Sundaram @ Akira
- Arshad as Gopal @ Kolaru
- KPY Vinoth as Kuzhanthai Prakasam @ Baby (Baby Bright)
- Yuvaraj Ganesan as James
- Baba Bhaskar as House owner
- Sai Dheena as Police Inspector
- Redin Kingsley as Exorcist
- Rajendran as Akira's uncle
- Mullai as Police Officer
- Arya as Robin Singh (Cameo)
- Krishna as Krishna (Cameo)
Release
[edit]The Boys was released theatrically on 29 March 2024.[2]
Reception
[edit]Roopa Radhakrishnan of The Times of India rated this film three out of five stars and noted "All in all, The Boys is a wacky film with many well-thought-out comedy moments. It's a film in which Akira Kurosawa, Amitabh Bachchan, Bumble, and the song Kattipudi Kattipudida almost act as standalone characters, along with five friends and two police officers".[3]
Narayani M. from Cinema Express rated this film two out of five stars and noted "The film relies on the idea that men are wired a certain way and panders to the problematic notion of ‘Boys will be Boys’. Despite the director mentioning that the film would tackle the ill effects of alcoholism, the film never speaks about it except for the final perfunctory monologue".[4]
Manigandan KR from Times Now rated this film 2+1⁄2 out of 5 stars and noted "In all, The Boys is a fairly engaging adult comedy entertainer that is worth a one-time watch".[5]
References
[edit]- ^ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (25 December 2023). "Santhosh P Jayakumar's next film is titled 'The Boys', team releases first look poster". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (21 March 2024). "Santhosh P Jayakumar's The Boys gets release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "The Boys Movie Review : A wonderfully weird film that's silly in the best way possible". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ M, Narayani (29 March 2024). "The Boys Movie Review: Plenty of horrors in this unfunny adult comedy". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "The Boys Review: A Horror Comedy That Works in Parts". TimesNow. 30 March 2024. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.