‘Virgin Boys’ draws youth to theatres with relatable storyline

Virgin Boys, a Telugu campus drama directed by Dayanandh Gaddam, is drawing youth audience for its familiar narrative and grounded performances, seeing housefull shows and steady word-of-mouth momentum.

Hyderabad: The Telugu film Virgin Boys, directed by Dayanandh Gaddam and produced by Raja Darapuneni under the Rajguru Films banner, is drawing notable attention from the youth following its theatrical release on July 11. The film has registered housefull shows in several cities, with young audiences turning up in large numbers, especially in Hyderabad and Vizag.

Set in a college backdrop, the film revolves around the lives of three friends as they experience first love, peer influence, and personal dilemmas. While the tone remains largely light-hearted, the narrative takes time to address underlying emotional aspects that many youngsters reportedly find familiar.

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Starring Geetanand, Mitraaw Sharma, Shrihan, Ronith, and Anshula among others, the film follows a straightforward structure, focusing on friendship, identity, and the emotional shifts that come with early adulthood. The cast, largely comprising fresh faces, is being noticed for its grounded performances.

Technically, Virgin Boys follows a conventional format with music by Smaran complementing the film’s youthful mood. Venkat Prasad’s cinematography and editing by Marthand K Venkatesh maintain a steady pace without distracting from the core story.

The film’s reception on social media has been mostly positive, with discussions centered around its relatable characters and familiar campus atmosphere. The hashtag #VirginBoysMovie has seen regular engagement, particularly from college students and first-time viewers of the genre.

Film analysts note that Virgin Boys is benefitting from word-of-mouth publicity, and the coming weeks are likely to determine its standing at the box office. For now, the film seems to have struck a chord with a specific section of the audience, largely due to its focused narrative and accessible storytelling.