- By Swati Singh
- Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:04 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Manjummel Boys hit the theatres on February 22, 2024. The movie received positive reviews from fans and critics alike and went on to become one of the highest-grossing movies in the Malayalam film industry. The movie is currently gearing up for its OTT release. However, ahead of its digital debut, Manjummel Boys has landed into a legal soup.
The producers of ‘Manjummel Boys’, Shawn Antony, Soubin Shahir, and Babu Shahir, are facing legal trouble. They have been charged with criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, and forgery, according to an order from the Ernakulam 1st Class Magistrate Court.
The lawsuit follows the freezing of bank accounts belonging to Parava Films and its partner, Shawn Antony, prompted by a complaint from Siraj, a resident of Aroor. Siraj claims he invested ₹7 crores in the film but was deceived, receiving neither the promised profits nor his initial investment back. He also alleges that the producers made ₹20 crores from selling the film's OTT rights but failed to give him any share of the earnings.
About Manjummel Boys
‘Manjummel Boys’ is a survival thriller from India, released in 2024, in the Malayalam language. The film was penned and directed by Chidambaram and produced by Parava Films. It features a dynamic ensemble cast including Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Lal Jr., Deepak Parambol, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Arun Kurian, Khalid Rahman, Chandu Salimkumar, Shebin Benson, and Vishnu Reghu.
The story, which is inspired by real events from 2006, follows a group of friends from the small town of Manjummel near Kochi. These friends set out on a vacation to Kodaikanal, setting the stage for the thrilling events that unfold.