Trimurti Films and Rajput Films’ Picture Boyz (Marathi; UA) is the story of two boys chasing the silver-screen dream.
A young boy comes to the city from his village to become an actor. While struggling, he finds an unlikely companion in another struggler who is chasing the same dream. Their journey leads them to a mysterious final audition which could change everything.
Nilesh Singh Rajput’s story is neither engaging nor exciting. His screenplay is mostly hackneyed as scenes are of the kind one has seen in earlier films. Hence the drama fails to involve the viewers who passively watch it unfold. Nilesh Singh Rajput’s dialogues are routine.
Pratik Lad is ordinary. Hansraj Jagtap is average. Arbaz Shaikh is unimpressive. Pavan Chaure is just about passable. Vijay Gite does a routine job. Ghansham Darvade, Priya Tuljapurkar, Sakshi Panditpawar and Namrata Pote provide ordinary support.
Nilesh Singh Rajput’s direction is below the mark. Music (by Varun Likhate, Sandhya Keshey and Pranikt Khune) is functional. Lyrics (Mandar Cholkar, Sunil Dodage, Sandhya Keshey and Pranikt Khune) are okay. Song picturisations (by Manish Mahajan, Archit Warwade and Sam Khane) are nothing to dance about. Anurag Godbole’s background music is average. Vinod Patil’s camerawork is so-so. Sachin Patil’s art direction is passable. Rohan Patil’s editing leaves something to be desired.
On the whole, Picture Boyz is a flop fare.
Released on 15-5-’26 at Gem (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay thru Filmastra Studios. Publicity & opening: poor.
