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Aiswarya Raj to Lead Mahesh Maanas' Directorial Debut "Merri Boys"
12 Oct
Summary
- "Merri Boys" first look unveiled, featuring four young women
- Aiswarya Raj, known for "Officer on Duty", to play the lead role
- Film explores modern love and heartbreak, with strong technical team

On October 9, 2025, the first look of the upcoming Malayalam film "Merri Boys" was unveiled, revealing a poster featuring four young women with their faces hidden. This has already sparked intrigue about the lead cast of the film.
Aiswarya Raj, who made an impressive debut as an antagonist in the thriller film "Officer on Duty" last year, will be playing the titular character Merri in the new film. "Merri Boys" is directed by Mahesh Maanas, marking his directorial debut, and is produced by Listin Stephen's Magic Frames.
The film explores the lives and emotions of a group of youngsters navigating contemporary relationships and heartbreaks. It boasts a strong technical team, including composer Sam C S, cinematographer Faiz Siddik, and editor Akash Joseph Varghese. The story is penned by Mahesh Maanas, with the screenplay and dialogues written by newcomer Sreeprasad Chandran.
Filming for "Merri Boys" is scheduled to begin on October 12 with a traditional pooja ceremony in Kochi. The film comes with the tagline "One heart, many hurts," perfectly capturing its genre of modern love and melancholy.