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Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare
Directed byNithin Krishnamurthy
Written byNithin Krishnamurthy
Produced byVarun Gowda
Prajwal B. P.
Arvind S. Kashyap
Nithin Krishnamurthy
StarringPrajwal B. P.
Manjunath Nayaka
Srivatsa
Tejas Jayanna Urs
CinematographyArvind S. Kashyap
Edited bySuresh M.
Music byB. Ajaneesh Loknath
Production
companies
Gulmohur Films
Varrun Studios
Distributed byParamvah Studios
Zee Studios
Release date
  • 21 July 2023 (2023-07-21)
Running time
136 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare (transl. Hostel Boys are Wanted) is an Indian Kannada-language black comedy film written and directed by Nithin Krishnamurthy in his directorial debut. The film stars debutants Prajwal BP, Manjunath Nayaka, Rakesh Rajkumar, Srivatsa and Tejas Jayanna Urs, while Rishab Shetty, Pawan Kumar, Shine Shetty and Ramya make cameo appearances.[1][2] The film was presented by Rakshit Shetty under Paramvah Pictures banner.[3]

Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare was released on 21 July 2023 and received positive reviews from critics who praised its humor, cinematography, music and screenwriting.[4][5] The Telugu dubbed version titled as Boys Hostel was released on 26 August 2023, where Rashmi Gautam and Tharun Bhascker replaced Ramya and Diganth respectively.[6][7][8]

Plot

Ajith is a college student and an aspiring filmmaker who lives with his friends in Thunga Boys Hostel and is criticised for not having a proper "story and structure" in his films. One night before the exams, the hostel warden Ramesh Kumar commits suicide with a note blaming Ajith, along with his friends and some students behind his death. Panic-striken, Ajith and his friends along with the students decides to get rid of the body with unwanted help from his seniors Genie, Echo and Swami. Later, it is revealed that Ramesh is actually alive and was helping Ajith in making a short film based on his death in the hostel, but Ajith did not expected Genie, Echo and Swami's help as the story did not demand it. Unpredictable and hilarious situations ensue like students gang-wars and former drunk seniors creating chaos. Ajith's friends and the students soon learn about the truth, but decides to help him in filming the climax. After shooting the climax, everyone heads back to study for their exams and Ramesh decide to correct his duties after realizing his irresponsible behaviour. While preparing for the exams, Ajith and the students learn that the question paper has been leaked and the exams are cancelled.

Cast

  • Prajwal B.P. as Ajith
  • Manjunath Nayaka as Warden Ramesh Kumar[9]
  • Rakesh Rajkumar
  • Srivatsa Shyam as Manja
  • Tejas Jayanna Urs as Prasanna
  • Shreyas Sharma as Praje
  • Bharath Vasisht as Kashi
  • Anil Huliya
  • Pavan Sharma
  • Nithin Krishnamurthy as Genie
  • Shravan as Echo
  • Venu Madhav
  • Gagan Ram as Xavier
  • Chethan Durga as Potha
  • Mukesh Singh as Rana
  • Anirudh Vedanti as Derek
  • Archana Kottige as Smitha
  • Anoosha K. Bhat as Nisha
  • Abhi Das as Keshava
  • GJ Krish as Protest Krishna
  • Arvind S. Kashyap as Cameraman Nikki

Cameo appearances

Soundtrack

Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare
Soundtrack album by
B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Released2023
Recorded2022
StudioAbbsStudios
GenreSoundtrack
Length7:33
LabelA2 Music
ProducerC. R. Bobby, B. Ajaneesh Loknath,
B. Ajaneesh Loknath chronology
Virupaksha
(2023) 		Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare
(2023)
Singles from Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare
  1. "Protest Song"
    Released: Jan 05, 2023
  2. "Boys Sarigilla"
    Released: July 19, 2023

A2 Music, which holds the audio rights for the film, released the film's first single from its soundtrack album titled as "The Hostel Hudugaru Protest Song" on 5 January 2023.[11] This track was penned by Yogaraj Bhat, composed and sung by B. Ajaneesh Loknath. It was picturised in the premises of a college hostel, and features with cameos by Rishab Shetty, Pawan Kumar and Shine Shetty.

Songs

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Protest Song"Yograj Bhat FansB. Ajaneesh Loknath04:22
2."Boys Sarigilla"Trilok TrivikramaB. Ajaneesh Loknath03:11

Marketing

The film's first look poster was launched in February 2021 by Puneeth Rajkumar and released their promotional teaser on Burj Khalifa through Kiccha Sudeep. Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare also roped in famous faces like Rakshit Shetty and Divya Spandana for their promotions.[12][13][14][15]

Release

The film was released on 21 July 2023 in Karnataka.[16]

Home media

The satellite and digital rights of the film were sold to Zee Kannada and ZEE5. The film began streaming in ZEE5 on 15 September 2023.[17]

Reception

Harish Basavarajaiah of The Times of India gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Director Nithin Krishnamurthy has ticked most of the boxes in his debut film, making him one of the talented directors to watch out for in Sandalwood. Cinematographer Arvind Kashyap deserves all the credit for the film’s visualization, as he has single handedly carried the film on his shoulders. A slew of new actors have performed well. Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare will make for a perfect weekend watch."[18] Swaroop Kodur of OTTplay gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Nithin Krishnamurthy's high-brow dark comedy runs out of ideas after a point and even begins to stutter a little, but its biggest merit is that it never lets you guess or predict its next move."[19]

Latha Srinivasan of India Today gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare is a good directorial debut by director Nithin Krishnamurthy. This unmissable comic caper (presented by Rakshit Shetty) is a film that needs to be watched with your gang of friends – boys or girls." Y Maheswara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote that the film is a worth a watch for those looking for an all-out entertainer.

Box office

The film grossed ₹1 crore and had a footfalls of 50,000 on its 1st day. The box office collection of the film increased to ₹1.92 crores on its second day due to positive word of mouth. It grossed ₹6.20 crores on its first weekend with a footfalls of 210,000.[20][21][20][22]

References

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  2. ^ "In promo video, fans shed blood and their head to get Ramya to return to acting". The News Minute. 4 November 2022.
  3. ^ Devadiga, Yashaswi (21 July 2023). "Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare grand release all over state". Vistara news.
  4. ^ "Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare Review: A hilarious campus drama that's unpredictable". India Today. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  5. ^ "HOSTEL HUDUGARU BEKAAGIDDAARE (KANNADA) MOVIE REVIEW: A LAUGH RIOT". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  6. ^ "'Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare' set to release in Telugu as 'Boys Hostel'". Indian Express. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Tollywood News: ತೆಲುಗಿಗೆ ಡಬ್‌ ಆಯ್ತು ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್‌ ಹುಡುಗರು ಸಿನಿಮಾ; ಬಾಯ್ಸ್‌ ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ರಮ್ಯಾ ಬದಲಿಗೆ ರಶ್ಮಿ ಗೌತಮ್‌ ನಟನೆ". Hindustan Times Kannada. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  8. ^ "'ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್ ಹುಡುಗರು ಬೇಕಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ' ತೆಲುಗು ವರ್ಷನ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ರಮ್ಯಾ ಇಲ್ಲ; 'ಬಾಯ್ಸ್ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್'ನಲ್ಲಿ ರಶ್ಮಿ ಗೌತಮ್ಗೆ ಚಾನ್ಸ್". Tv9 Kannada. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Exclusive Interview: ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್ ಹುಡುಗರ ವಾರ್ಡನ್ ಪಾತ್ರಧಾರಿ ಹರಿಹರದ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ ನಾಯ್ಕ್". ವಿಜಯ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Diganth plays a crucial role in Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare". The New Indian Express. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  11. ^ "Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare-Song - Hostel Hudugaru Protest". Times of India. 6 January 2023.
  12. ^ "Was So Much Hype Necessary: Puneeth Rajkumar on Hostel Hudugaru Bekagidhare Poster". The Hans India. 1 February 2021.
  13. ^ "Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare: Sudeep launches the new teaser "on top" of Burj Khalifa". Times of India. 12 April 2021.
  14. ^ "Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare's latest still leaves fans intrigued". Times of India. 15 April 2021.
  15. ^ "After Puneeth, Sudeep and Rakshit, now Ramya promotes Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare". Times of India. 7 November 2022.
  16. ^ "'Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare' gears up for a grand theatrical release". Indian Express. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  17. ^ "Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare on OTT: Here's where to stream hit campus comedy". OTTplay.
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  19. ^ "Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare review: Self-aware, superbly inventive, but not in its entirety". OTTplay.
  20. ^ a b "Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare box office: Boys close opening weekend on a high!". OTTPlay. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
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