Renowned Malayalam filmmaker Chidambaram, known for the blockbuster Manjummel Boys, is gearing up to make his Hindi directorial debut. This exciting news has generated significant buzz in the film industry, especially after the massive success of Manjummel Boys, which is the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2024.
Manjummel Boys’ Chidambaram to make Hindi directorial debut
Chidambaram, whose latest film became a national sensation, is gearing up to direct his first Hindi film. Although there were rumors that his Bollywood debut would be a Hindi adaptation of Manjummel Boys, it has now been confirmed that his upcoming project with Phantom Studios will be an entirely new venture.
Phantom Studios announced it with much enthusiasm. “We’re thrilled to commence a new collaborative journey with the immensely talented @chidambaram! He’s made his mark in the south with his unique vision and storytelling prowess, and we’re excited to work on his debut in Hindi cinema!” they stated on their official Instagram account.
Srishti Behl, CEO of Phantom Studios, shared her thoughts on the collaboration. “Chidambaram is the ideal person for us to collaborate with. His unique vision and storytelling prowess align perfectly with our creative ethos at Phantom Studios. We are excited to bring his vision to Hindi film audiences,” she quipped.
Chidambaram made his directorial debut with the 2021 Malayalam comedy-drama Jan.E.Man, which he also co-wrote. The film received critical acclaim for its unique and engaging storyline. His second directorial project, Manjummel Boys, catapulted him to national fame. Produced on a reported budget of $2.3 million, Manjummel Boys was the first Malayalam film to surpass $23 million at the box office. After all, it made it one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2024.
While details about Chidambaram’s upcoming Hindi debut are still under wraps, the collaboration with Phantom Studios promises to be an exciting one. Chidambaram’s track record of creating blockbuster films with strong emotional cores makes his entry into Bollywood highly anticipated.
