Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare

Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare
Boys Hostel
Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare; Boys Hostel
Soundtrack album by B. Ajaneesh Loknath
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
Singles from Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare
	"Protest Song"; Released: 5 January 2023; "Boys Sarigilla"; Released: 19 July 2023;

Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare
Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare
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	21 July 2023;
Running time	136 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada
Box office	₹25 crores

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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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]

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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.

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Prajwal B.P. as Ajith
Manjunath Nayaka as Warden Ramesh Kumar^[8]
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

Ramya as herself
Rishab Shetty as senior
Pawan Kumar as senior
Shine Shetty as senior
Diganth as Bunty Gowda, an editor^[9]

Telugu version

Rashmi Gautam
Tharun Bhascker as Bunty Naidu, an editor

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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.

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No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Protest Song"	Yograj Bhat Fans	B. Ajaneesh Loknath	04:22
2.	"Boys Sarigilla"	Trilok Trivikrama	B. Ajaneesh Loknath	03:11

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No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Protest Song"	Bhaskarabhatla	Sai Charan	04:14
2.	"Boys Rechipothe"	Suresh Banisetti	B. Ajaneesh Loknath	03:00

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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.

Home media

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.

Critical reception

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.

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.^[15]^[16]^[17]

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[1]
"Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare Marks Biggest Blockbuster In Kannada Cinema After Kantara; To Cross Rs 30 Crore In Just 10 Days". English Jagran. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
[2]
Devadiga, Yashaswi (21 July 2023). "Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare grand release all over state". Vistara news.
[3]
"Rishab Shetty, Shine Shetty and Pawan Kumar to play cameos in Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare". Times of India. 7 January 2023.
[4]
"In promo video, fans shed blood and their head to get Ramya to return to acting". The News Minute. 4 November 2022.
[5]
"'Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare' set to release in Telugu as 'Boys Hostel'". Indian Express. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
[6]
"Tollywood News: ತೆಲುಗಿಗೆ ಡಬ್‌ ಆಯ್ತು ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್‌ ಹುಡುಗರು ಸಿನಿಮಾ; ಬಾಯ್ಸ್‌ ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ರಮ್ಯಾ ಬದಲಿಗೆ ರಶ್ಮಿ ಗೌತಮ್‌ ನಟನೆ". Hindustan Times Kannada. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
[7]
"'ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್ ಹುಡುಗರು ಬೇಕಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ' ತೆಲುಗು ವರ್ಷನ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ರಮ್ಯಾ ಇಲ್ಲ; 'ಬಾಯ್ಸ್ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್'ನಲ್ಲಿ ರಶ್ಮಿ ಗೌತಮ್ಗೆ ಚಾನ್ಸ್". Tv9 Kannada. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
[8]
"Exclusive Interview: ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್ ಹುಡುಗರ ವಾರ್ಡನ್ ಪಾತ್ರಧಾರಿ ಹರಿಹರದ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ ನಾಯ್ಕ್". ವಿಜಯ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
[9]
"Diganth plays a crucial role in Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare". The New Indian Express. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
[10]
"Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare-Song - Hostel Hudugaru Protest". Times of India. 6 January 2023.
[11]
"'Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare' gears up for a grand theatrical release". Indian Express. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
[12]
"Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare on OTT: Here's where to stream hit campus comedy". OTTplay.
[13]
"Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare Movie Review: A one-night saga that hits the bulls eye". The Times of India.
[14]
"Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare review: Self-aware, superbly inventive, but not in its entirety". OTTplay.
[15]
"Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare box office: Boys close opening weekend on a high!". OTTPlay. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
[16]
"After a dull six months, Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare brings cheer to Kannada film industry". The Hindu. 22 July 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
[17]
"Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare emerges as a sleeper hit". Cinema Express. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2023.

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"Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare Marks Biggest Blockbuster In Kannada Cinema After Kantara; To Cross Rs 30 Crore In Just 10 Days". English Jagran. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.

[IndianExpress-2] [2]
Devadiga, Yashaswi (21 July 2023). "Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare grand release all over state". Vistara news.

[ETimes-3] [3]
"Rishab Shetty, Shine Shetty and Pawan Kumar to play cameos in Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare". Times of India. 7 January 2023.

[TheNewsMinute-4] [4]
"In promo video, fans shed blood and their head to get Ramya to return to acting". The News Minute. 4 November 2022.

[TeluguDub-5] [5]
"'Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare' set to release in Telugu as 'Boys Hostel'". Indian Express. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.

[TeluguRep-6] [6]
"Tollywood News: ತೆಲುಗಿಗೆ ಡಬ್‌ ಆಯ್ತು ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್‌ ಹುಡುಗರು ಸಿನಿಮಾ; ಬಾಯ್ಸ್‌ ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ರಮ್ಯಾ ಬದಲಿಗೆ ರಶ್ಮಿ ಗೌತಮ್‌ ನಟನೆ". Hindustan Times Kannada. Retrieved 20 August 2023.

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"'ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್ ಹುಡುಗರು ಬೇಕಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ' ತೆಲುಗು ವರ್ಷನ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ರಮ್ಯಾ ಇಲ್ಲ; 'ಬಾಯ್ಸ್ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್'ನಲ್ಲಿ ರಶ್ಮಿ ಗೌತಮ್ಗೆ ಚಾನ್ಸ್". Tv9 Kannada. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.

[8] [8]
"Exclusive Interview: ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್ ಹುಡುಗರ ವಾರ್ಡನ್ ಪಾತ್ರಧಾರಿ ಹರಿಹರದ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ ನಾಯ್ಕ್". ವಿಜಯ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ. Retrieved 25 July 2023.

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"Diganth plays a crucial role in Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare". The New Indian Express. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.

[10] [10]
"Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare-Song - Hostel Hudugaru Protest". Times of India. 6 January 2023.

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"'Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare' gears up for a grand theatrical release". Indian Express. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2023.

[12] [12]
"Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare on OTT: Here's where to stream hit campus comedy". OTTplay.

[13] [13]
"Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare Movie Review: A one-night saga that hits the bulls eye". The Times of India.

[14] [14]
"Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare review: Self-aware, superbly inventive, but not in its entirety". OTTplay.

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"Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare box office: Boys close opening weekend on a high!". OTTPlay. Retrieved 31 July 2023.

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"After a dull six months, Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare brings cheer to Kannada film industry". The Hindu. 22 July 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 July 2023.

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"Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare emerges as a sleeper hit". Cinema Express. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2023.

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