India, May 7 -- In Chidambaram's Manjummel Boys, everything exists for a reason. The simple game of tug-of-war. The friend who is the loudest in the group, annoying others every single time. These little breadcrumbs of information proceed to attain a greater meaning in the later scenes of the film. It instantly spins an effective dramatic tension into the syntax of this survival thriller. Yet, what exactly is Manjummel Boys about? Is it a story of friendship? Is it a story of human persistence and courage? Or is it about the callousness of a bunch of men who refuse to grow up, until a tragic incident alters their perspective on life altogether? (Also read: Manjummel Boys OTT release: When and where to watch the Malayalam hit)

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