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BOYS(2023)

Tamil33 mins

On Valentine's Day, Saran and his friends find themselves at an empty college campus, unsure of how to spend the day. Their teacher assigns them a task to retrieve camera equipment from the storage room. In an unfortunate turn of events, Saran accidentally pushes his friend Raaja, resulting in a tragic death. To conceal the crime, the group devises a plan to transport the body to a remote location in Kerala for burial. The journey to the burial site becomes the central narrative, filled with amusing incidents and surprising twists. Ultimately, the unexpected conclusion unveils the true nature of Raaja.

Director:Saran
Mood:
darkfunnysuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 April 2023
Director
Saran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
33m

Storyline

On Valentine's Day, a group of friends at an empty college is sent to get camera equipment. One friend accidentally pushes another, causing his death. They then take a chaotic trip to bury the body in Kerala, leading to funny situations and a surprising twist about the friend who died.

A road trip with a body and a secret.

Film Details

33Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date21 April 2023

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkfunnysuspenseful
Themes
friendshipsurvivalcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
S
SabhapathyCollege professor-2
#2
S
Sowntharya MaranActor
#3
S
SaranSaran
#4
J
JokeshwaranForest officer
#5
P
Praneet RajPraneet
#6
R
Raaja KondalaiaRaaja
#7
T
ThanushThanush
#8
H
Haran SriramHaran
#9
P
Pradhan sakthiCollege professor-1
#10
S
SaranDirector

Trivia

  • The film was shot in a single schedule over 18 days, mostly at night.
  • Director Saran also wrote the screenplay and played the lead role of Saran.
  • The movie's plot was inspired by real-life stories of accidental deaths and cover-ups among friend groups.
  • It was produced on a very low budget, with many crew members taking on multiple roles.
  • The climax twist involving Raaja was kept secret from most of the cast during filming.
  • Despite being a thriller, the film includes comedy scenes improvised by the young cast.
  • The remote Kerala burial site was a real location, chosen for its isolated and eerie atmosphere.

Frequently Asked Questions