Manjummel Boys

In the gentle lull of Kerala’s Onam holidays, a close‑knit arts club from Kochi packs its bags for a weekend escape to the misty hills of Kodaikanal. The journey itself feels like a breath of fresh mountain air, a rite of passage where youthful optimism collides with the crisp, unfamiliar landscape of Tamil Nadu. The film lets the verdant tea gardens, pine‑scented trails, and winding roads set a tone that is both nostalgic and quietly adventurous, inviting the audience to wander alongside the friends as they chase the promise of a perfect getaway.

Among the group, Sudhi is the one who keeps the stories alive, his enthusiasm turning a simple travel plan into a quest for hidden lore. Subhash balances the excitement with a steadier head, often the voice of caution. The local guide Dominic offers a grounded perspective, gently reminding the boys of the boundaries that locals respect. Around them, Sixon and Siju David (known as Kuttan) add their own flavors of humor and curiosity, rounding out a dynamic that feels like a living collage of personalities, each pulling the others forward while also challenging one another’s limits.

Their wanderings lead them to the famed Guna Caves, a location immortalized in cinema and shrouded in whispered local legend. The caves, perched on a cliffside and hinted at as “The Devil’s Kitchen” by older storytellers, become a magnetic point of intrigue. The friends are drawn to the allure of the restricted chambers, a place where the line between curiosity and caution blurs, and where the echo of past tales hints at something deeper than the stone walls can conceal.

As they stand at the threshold of the caves, the atmosphere shifts from carefree exploration to a subtle, shared anticipation. The film hints that the journey will test more than just their willingness to venture off the beaten path—it will probe the strength of their friendship, the resolve of their individual spirits, and the unseen forces that linger in places where history and myth intertwine.

Last Updated: August 20, 2025 at 17:43