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Boy(2019)

6.7/10
Telugu153 mins

Boy (2019) is a 153-minute Telugu film directed by Amar Viswaraj. Starring Lakshya Sinha, Sahiti and Vinay Varma. With an audience rating of 6.7/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Boy stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2019.

Director:Amar Viswaraj
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 25 Nov 2019

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
25 November 2019
Theatrical Release
23 August 2019
Director
Amar Viswaraj
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 33m
GudVibe Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A teenage boy wants to get into the same college as his crush, but he needs a very high score in math to qualify. His biggest problem is that he's terrified of math and his strict teacher. The story follows how he overcomes his fear to try and reach his goal.

A crush, a dream college, and one impossible math score.

Film Details

6.7Rating
153Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date23 August 2019

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefriendshipidentityfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Amar Viswaraj also composed the movie's music, making it a personal project.
  • The actor playing the strict math teacher, Mr. Nagendra Kumar, is a real-life educator, not a professional actor.
  • The movie was shot primarily in and around Visakhapatnam, capturing authentic school and local settings.
  • It was produced on a very modest budget and was promoted largely through word-of-mouth and local screenings.
  • The story was inspired by the director's own observations of student anxiety around board exams and mathematics.
  • The film uses minimal background score in key scenes to emphasize the protagonist's internal struggle and realism.
  • Despite its small scale, it was noted for avoiding typical commercial song sequences to maintain a realistic tone.

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