Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Chidambaram Rejects Manjummel Boys Sequel and Hindi Remake
Director Chidambaram made a very successful movie called Manjummel Boys in 2024.
It was originally in Malayalam but was also released in Tamil and Telugu, and dubbed in Hindi.
The movie was a big hit and is one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films ever.
Some people wanted to make a Hindi remake and a sequel, but Chidambaram said no.
He thinks a remake wouldn't be honest because the movie is already dubbed in Hindi.
He also believes that a sequel wouldn't be as good because the original story is based on a real event, and making it fictional would lose its special appeal.
Manjummel Boys is a 2024 Malayalam survival thriller inspired by true events.
The film was dubbed in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, and became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films.
Director Chidambaram was approached for a Hindi remake and a sequel but declined both offers.
Chidambaram believes a remake would not be honest and a sequel would lose the novelty of the real incident.
Producers wanted to expand the universe, but Chidambaram rejected the offers.
- Who
- Director Chidambaram
- What
- Rejected offers for a Hindi remake and sequel of Manjummel Boys
- When
- 2024
- Where
- Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and other regions where the film was released
- Why
- Chidambaram believes a remake would not be honest and a sequel would lose the novelty of the real incident.
Director's Conviction
Producers' Interests
Honesty in Filmmaking
Director's Conviction
Chidambaram believes a remake would not be honest as the original is already dubbed in Hindi.
Producers' Interests
Producers see potential in expanding the universe and reaching a wider audience.
Novelty of the Story
Director's Conviction
Chidambaram values the real incident aspect of Manjummel Boys and believes a sequel would lose its appeal if fictionalized.
Producers' Interests
Producers likely see commercial potential in a sequel, regardless of the story's origins.
- Original Release Year
- 2024
- Original Language
- Malayalam
- Dubbed Versions
- Tamil, Telugu, Hindi
- Genre
- Survival Thriller
- Director
- Chidambaram