Boys(2003)
Boys is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age musical film directed by S. Shankar. It stars Siddharth, Bharath, S. Thaman, Manikandan, Nakkhul, and Genelia in her Tamil debut. The story follows five college friends and a girl who rebel against their parents, elope, and form a band. They face homelessness, arrest under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, and the death of a friend. The film features music by A. R. Rahman, with songs like 'Girlfriend' and 'Ale Ale' becoming hits. It sparked controversy for bold content and initially underperformed, but later gained cult classic status. The film was released on 29 August 2003.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5
- Theatrical Release
- 29 August 2003
- Director
- Shankar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
Five reckless college friends and their girlfriends elope after their parents oppose their relationship. Kicked out of their homes, they form a music band to survive. But a dark secret from their past threatens to destroy their love and their dreams.
“Five friends. One girl. Infinite trouble.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Boys
Cast reunions in this film: Shankar & A. R. Rahman (10 films together), Vivek & A. R. Rahman (8 films together), A. R. Rahman & Ravi K. Chandran (8 films together), Vivek & Shankar (5 films together), Siddharth & A. R. Rahman (3 films together), and Vivek & Bharath (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Boys' was inspired by the English word, chosen to give a modern and youthful feel.
- Director Shankar initially planned to cast only newcomers but later included established actors like Vivek and Manivannan.
- The song 'Ale Ale' was shot in Australia, marking one of the earliest Tamil songs filmed extensively abroad.
- The movie faced censorship issues for its bold themes, leading to multiple cuts before release.
- It was one of the first Tamil films to heavily use computer graphics for fantasy sequences.
- The soundtrack by A.R. Rahman became a huge hit, especially among college students.
- A special train was arranged to transport the crew and equipment during the Australia schedule.
