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Story, Cast, Release Date & Movie Details
Back Benchers is a 2025 Malayalam drama film directed, written, and produced by Sujith Menon. Released in theaters on May 16, 2025, the film explores college life, friendship, love, family relationships, and personal growth.
The 2-hour-5-minute film features Mithun Saaransh, Nimmy Kunjumon, Jishnu Vishwanath, and Jecko George in prominent roles.
Story
The story follows Roya, a newcomer to college who becomes friends with Balu, Johnson, Arya, and Rakesh. Together, they form a close-knit group known as the Back Benchers.
As their college journey unfolds, the friends experience memorable moments filled with friendship, love, misunderstandings, and emotional challenges.
Roya becomes particularly close to Balu, who struggles to manage his education and living expenses. When Balu opens up about his feelings, their friendship takes on a deeper emotional dimension.
Plot
The group’s lives change when Vinay, a student from Dubai, arrives at the college. He becomes part of the Back Benchers and gradually develops a close relationship with Roya.
Meanwhile, Roya faces challenges in her family life and attempts to reunite her estranged parents. Her efforts bring additional emotional pressure as she tries to balance family responsibilities with her friendships.
The film follows how Roya and her friends navigate love, friendship, family problems, and the changes that come with growing up.
Cast
Mithun Saaransh
Nimmy Kunjumon
Jishnu Vishwanath
Jacko George
Crew
Director: Sujith Menon
Writer: Sujith Menon
Producer: Sujith Menon
Language: Malayalam
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 2 hours 5 minutes
Release Date: May 16, 2025
About
Back Benchers focuses on the emotional side of college life, showing how friendships can develop through shared experiences and challenges. The story also explores romantic feelings, financial struggles, family relationships, and the importance of supporting friends during difficult times.
Why Watch Back Benchers?
The film may appeal to viewers who enjoy Malayalam campus dramas, college friendship movies, romantic stories, and emotional family dramas. Its focus on youthful relationships and personal struggles gives the story a relatable coming-of-age element.
Movie Highlights
2025 Malayalam drama film
Directed by Sujith Menon
Set around college life
Focuses on friendship, love, and family
Features Mithun Saaransh and Nimmy Kunjumon
Released on May 16, 2025
Runtime of approximately 2 hours 5 minutes