Manjummel Boys had a standout moment at the Kino Bravo International Film Festival in Russia, where it won the award for Best Music. Music director Sushin Shyam received the award from director Chidambaram, who noted the incredible response the film garnered from the Russian audience. A post shared by Manjummel Boys (@manjummelboysthemovie) Chidambaram shared with national media that many viewers were moved to tears after watching the film.
Following the screening, he mentioned that numerous attendees came forward to congratulate the team and express their admiration. During a question-and-answer session after the film, there was a flurry of inquiries about the set design and various aspects of its production. Chidambaram highlighted the significance of bringing their film to Sochi, stating, “It’s a remarkable achievement.
The festival has featured a diverse array of unique films, including those from Ethiopia and South Africa.” Manjummel Boys was the only Indian film competing in the festival’s competitive section. In the non-competitive category, other notable films included Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light and Rajamouli’s RRR.
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