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Manjummel Boys: An exciting faith-based blockbuster that doesn’t use religion as a crutch

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Manjummel Boys: An exciting faith-based blockbuster that doesn’t use religion as a crutch

Manjummel Boys toy teases with the concept of being a horror film for a scant ten minutes following the first act. There had been no indication in the last forty-odd minutes that this might possibly be possible. You also hadn’t heard anybody discuss this change in tone in the few months it took for the Malayalam smash,.

the biggest hit in the history of the industry, to become available on streaming services. However, at that very moment, when the Devil’s Kitchen is mentioned for the first time, you lean in because Manjummel Boys is giving you something that is getting harder and harder to find in contemporary Indian cinema: complete unpredictability.

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During a vacation in the Gunaa Caves in Kodaikanal, a group of young men from Kerala discover that one of their friends, Subhash, whose atheism is a major story element, has fallen hundreds of feet into a hole that can only fit one person into. The group finds itself in a life-threatening predicament.

The odds of surviving are next to none, it’s pouring, and the police are of little assistance. Nevertheless, the gang perseveres, building a makeshift human fortification around the pit to prevent rains from entering and drowning Subhash. Even though they have no idea whether he is still alive, they never give up.

It’s a scary scenario that brings to mind the well-known Thai cave rescue effort from 2018, the Chilean miners’ predicament from 2010, or the Prince tragedy from 2006—which is still vividly remembered by all Indians who were alive during the TataSky period.

However, not before gathering a handful of lemons to fend off evil spirits. And this is the moment when the film presents us with the terrifying carrot. However, Even though it would have been entertaining, Manjummel Boys’ decision not to pursue this idea demonstrates the storytelling discipline that has recently distinguished the Malayalam film industry from other regions of the nation.

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We avoid wasting time on choreographed dance scenes or comedic relief characters, which are a common feature in popular Indian films, nor do we cut away to their families. Rather, Chidambaram does what any competent director would do when handling an ensemble drama such as this one:

he ensures that each of the “boys” has distinguishable characteristics and provides a sufficient explanation of the location’s topography. to the extent that you could possibly reach the pit on your own if you went to the Gunaa Caves tomorrow. Please refrain from.

Manjummel Boys is essentially a faith-based film; it accepts the existence of purgatory, hell, and heaven but never uses organised religion as a crutch to explain what transpired that day. Furthermore, at no time during the movie do any of the characters—and there are a tonne of them—pray for their missing friend’s safety.

On the other hand, The Manjummel Boys are an inclusive, secular group. After all, this is a tale of brotherhood, of strangers becoming lifelong friends, and of people supporting one another. They get their hands filthy, sometimes literally, since they can’t just sit around and wait for God to work a miracle.

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Cinematographer Shyju Khalid’s artistic lighting in Subhash’s purgatorial prison in Manjummel Boys creates a more abstract atmosphere. Following his extraction, the people in the area assemble around Subhash and, in a sceneto all came back reminiscent of a paganism ceremony, proclaim him to be a deity. Is there a more overt metaphor for the message this film is attempting to convey?

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Four years after her divorce, did Samantha Ruth Prabhu get rid of her tattoo with the Naga Chaitanya link? Supporters are persuaded

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Four years after her divorce, did Samantha Ruth Prabhu get rid of her tattoo with the Naga Chaitanya link? Supporters are persuaded

When actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu announced her new project, Nothing to Hide, on Friday, it sent the internet into a frenzy. Using a little teaser video on social media, the actor revealed the news. Samantha herself was in the video. But apart from the new initiative, what many fans noticed was that Samantha was missing a tattoo on her back, one she had got inked a few years ago when she was married to Naga Chaitanya.

‘Nothing to Hide’ is written by Samantha with a marker as she approaches the camera in the video. Then she walks away, turning around. Fans pointed out that Samantha’s YMC tattoo, which represented her movie Ye Maaya Chesave, was gone. “Samantha got her YMC tattoo removed,” one admirer blurted out. Another person said, “I don’t see any tattoos.”

What Samantha’s tattoo means

The tattoo was significant because Ye Maaya Chesave was the film that marked Samantha’s debut as a lead actor back in 2010. It was also the film that introduced her to Naga Chaitanya, the film’s male lead. The two began dating soon after and eventually tied the knot in 2017. Many fans credit the film as the ‘cupid’ between the two.

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But in 2020, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha split up, and in 2021, their divorce was officially finalized. Because of it, many are guessing that Samantha had the YMC tattoo erased. Others, however, hypothesized that since the advertisement was a brand promotion, Samantha had merely covered up the tattoo.

Fans had seen earlier this year that Samantha had already started the process of getting rid of another tattoo that included a connection to Naga Chaitanya. Samantha appears to be getting her tattoo taken off at last. In May, Reddit commented, “This was a matching tattoo with Chay. It means ‘Create your own reality.’” Her wrist tattoo had started to fade.

Samantha about her regrets about getting tattoos

Samantha apologized for getting a tattoo during an AMA with followers in April 2022. “Some tattoo ideas you’d love to try some day,” a fan asked her. “The one thing I’d tell my younger self is never ever get a tattoo,” Samantha said in a video that she shared on her Instagram Stories. Her remarks were powerful and unambiguous. Never, ever. Always get inked. She was smiling throughout the video.

Yes, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has removed the “YMC” (Ye Maaya Chesave) tattoo that was linked to her ex-husband, Naga Chaitanya. In a recent video shared on her Instagram for her new initiative, “Nothing to Hide,” fans noticed the absence of the tattoo on her upper back. This tattoo was a tribute to the 2010 film where she met Naga Chaitanya, marking the beginning of their relationship. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2021, and the removal of the tattoo is seen by many as a symbolic step in her personal healing journey .

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Additionally, earlier this year, fans observed that another tattoo on her wrist, which matched one of Naga Chaitanya’s and read “Create your own reality,” appeared to be fading, indicating she might be in the process of removing it as well.

Samantha has previously expressed regret over getting tattoos. In an April 2022 interaction with fans, she advised against getting tattoos, stating, “Never ever get a tattoo. Never. Never ever. Ever, get a tattoo” .

Four years after her much-publicised divorce from Naga Chaitanya, Samantha Ruth Prabhu appears to have taken another symbolic step forward—removing her tattoo associated with him. In a recent video promoting her new wellness initiative “Nothing to Hide,” eagle-eyed fans noticed that the “YMC” tattoo on her upper back, a tribute to the 2010 romantic film Ye Maaya Chesave (where she met Chaitanya), was missing.

The video instantly sparked buzz across social media, with many convinced that Samantha has erased the tattoo for good. For her supporters, this move is being interpreted as a strong sign of healing, closure, and a fresh start.

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Earlier this year, observers had also spotted the gradual fading of another tattoo on her wrist that read “Create your own reality,” which matched one inked by Naga Chaitanya during their relationship. Samantha has previously admitted she regrets getting tattoos and, in a 2022 fan interaction, even advised against them.

While the actress hasn’t directly addressed the removal, the visual absence of the ink speaks volumes. For many, it’s a bold personal statement and another chapter in Samantha’s inspiring post-divorce evolution.

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