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Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare (transl. Hostel Boys are Wanted) is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language black comedy film directed by Nithin Krishnamurthy in his directorial debut and presented by Rakshit Shetty under Paramvah Pictures banner.[2] 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.[3][4]
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| Directed by | Nithin Krishnamurthy |
| Written by | Nithin Krishnamurthy |
| Produced by | Varun Gowda Prajwal B. P. Arvind S. Kashyap Nithin Krishnamurthy |
| Starring | Prajwal B. P. Manjunath Nayaka Srivatsa Tejas Jayanna Urs |
| Cinematography | Arvind S. Kashyap (Member Of ISC) |
| Edited by | Suresh M. |
| Music by | B. Ajaneesh Loknath |
Production companies | Gulmohur Films Varrun Studios |
| Distributed by | Paramvah Studios Zee Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 136 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
| Box office | ₹25 crores[1] |
Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare was released on 21 July 2023 to positive reviews from critics. The film was partially re-shot in Telugu as Boys Hostel, where Rashmi Gautam and Tharun Bhascker replaced Ramya and Diganth respectively.[5][6][7]
Ajith is a college student and an aspiring filmmaker residing in Thunga Boys Hostel, who is criticised by his friends 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 and his friends behind his death. Without any choice, Ajith and his friends decides to get rid of the body with the help from their "pothead" seniors Genie, Echo and Swami, where unpredictable yet hilarious situation ensues during the process. It is later revealed that Ramesh is actually alive and was helping Ajith in making a short film based on his death in the hostel with the help of Ajith's cousin Nikki, but Ajith did not expected the pothead seniors' help as the story did not demanded it. At 5:00 am, Ajith and his friends 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 principal has committed suicide as the question paper has been leaked and the exams are cancelled.
Telugu version
| Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare Boys Hostel | ||||
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| Released | 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
| Studio | AbbsStudios | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 7:33 | |||
| Label | A2 Music | |||
| Producer | C. R. Bobby, B. Ajaneesh Loknath, | |||
| B. Ajaneesh Loknath chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare | ||||
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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.[10] 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.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Protest Song" | Yograj Bhat Fans | B. Ajaneesh Loknath | 04:22 |
| 2. | "Boys Sarigilla" | Trilok Trivikrama | B. Ajaneesh Loknath | 03:11 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Protest Song" | Bhaskarabhatla | Sai Charan | 04:14 |
| 2. | "Boys Rechipothe" | Suresh Banisetti | B. Ajaneesh Loknath | 03:00 |
The Kannada version of the film was released on 21 July 2023.[11] The Telugu version titled Boys Hostel was released on 26 August 2023.
The satellite and digital rights of the film were sold to Zee Kannada and ZEE5. The film premiered on ZEE5 on 15 September 2023.[12] The Telugu version was premiered on Aha.
Harish Basavarajaiah of The Times of India gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare will make for a perfect weekend watch."[13] 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."[14] 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.
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.[15][16][17]
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