Kannada sleeper hit "Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare," which was made with a low budget hit the jackpot and became huge blockbuster. The film typically made as a dark humour with events unfolding at a Boys Hostel after the death of its watchman has made the film a hilarious hit. Annapurna Studios and Chaibisket Films have acquired Telugu rights and the film got dubbed into Telugu as "Boys Hostel"
Boys Hostel was theatrically released on August 26, 2023. The film which became a rave success in Kannada turned out to be a limited success in Telugu. Only a certain section of audiences have embraced the film and didn't made much noise. But, with the things that have been heard about the film and it's success story in Kannada made audience curious about the film.
It is already been available for streaming on ZEE5 but with original Kannada audio. In an intersting turn of events, the digital streaming rights for its Telugu version, "Boys Hostel" were acquired by ETV Win, the popular Telugu channel's streaming service. They have confirmed the movie's upcoming premiere, set for November 3, 2023, on ETV Win.
Directed by debutant Nithin Krishnamurthy, the film features Prajwal BP, Manjunath Nayaka, Rakesh Rajkumar, Srivatsa, and Tejas Jayanna Urs in significant roles, with Tharun Bhascker and Rashmi also seen in special roles. The film was presented by Rakshit Shetty under Paramvah Pictures.