Malayalam Director Chidambaram Makes Hindi Debut with Phantom Studios

Renowned Malayalam filmmaker Chidambaram, famed for his hit movie 'Manjummel Boys', is set to make his Hindi directorial debut with Phantom Studios. He gained nationwide recognition after 'Manjummel Boys' became a blockbuster. Phantom Studios CEO Srishti Behl expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration. Details of the Hindi debut are still under wraps.

Renowned Malayalam filmmaker Chidambaram, best known for his blockbuster film 'Manjummel Boys', is set to make his Hindi directorial debut in collaboration with Phantom Studios.

'Manjummel Boys', produced on a budget of Rs 20 crore, surpassed the Rs 200 crore mark at the box office, making it the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024. Chidambaram's entry into Hindi cinema is a significant milestone.

Phantom Studios CEO Srishti Behl expressed their delight, stating, 'We are thrilled to welcome Chidambaram to the Phantom family. His unique vision and storytelling prowess align perfectly with our creative ethos. In today's world, language no longer restricts filmmakers, and we aim to bring unique voices from diverse regions into Hindi cinema.'

Chidambaram, who debuted with the 2021 Malayalam film 'Jan.E.Man', shared his excitement, 'Although 'Manjummel Boys' will always be special, collaborating with Phantom Studios for my first Hindi feature film is an incredible opportunity to explore new narratives and reach a wider audience.'

While details of his Hindi debut remain scarce, 'Manjummel Boys', based on a true incident, revolves around friends from a small town near Kochi and is currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

(With inputs from agencies.)