The Birthday Boy

Storyline

The Birthday Boy centers on five friends whose birthday celebration abroad turns into a tragedy. Confronted with a life-altering moral decision, they must choose between honesty and concealment, facing the consequences of their actions. The film blends suspense, psychological tension, and ethical dilemmas, exploring the fragility of friendship under extreme circumstances.

Tagline

"A Celebration Turns Deadly – Every Choice Has Consequences."

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A 13+

Trivia

• Directed and written by Whisky Dasari.
• Produced by Bharat Immallaraju under Bomma Borusa Productions.
• Stars Ravi Krishna, Sameer Malla, Mani Vaaka, Raja Ashok Vallamsetty, and Sai Arun.
• The film was shot abroad, emphasizing a realistic depiction of friends studying overseas.
• Released theatrically on 19 July 2024 and streamed on Aha Video from 9 August 2024.

Goofs

• Some continuity errors appear during the birthday party sequence.
• Background props and minor details change slightly between shots in a few scenes.

Quotes

• “Friendship is tested when life throws the unthinkable.”
• “Every secret carries a price.”

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• The end credits include short behind-the-scenes snippets showing the cast rehearsing tense sequences and the making of suspenseful scenes.

Connections

• The film shares thematic elements with thrillers exploring moral dilemmas and accidental deaths, such as Ratsasan (2018) and Anukunnadi Okati Ayinadi Okkati (2023).

Soundtracks

• Music composed by Prashanth Srinivas.
• Features a promotional song, The Birthday Boy Ki Jathare, enhancing the film’s narrative tension.