Scammy Boys
Directed byShoib Nikash Shah
Written byUjjwal Jain, Pankaj Kanta, Rahhat Shah Kazmi
Produced byRahat Kazmi, Tariq Khan, Zeba Sajed
StarringRupa Chaulagain, Hussein Khan, Ashmit Patel, Rudra Soni, Ayushmaan Saxena, Shoib Nikash Shah, Rajinder Kumar, Ghassaudin
Production
companies
Rahat Kazmi Film Studios, Tariq khan productions
Distributed byZee5
Release date
February 16, 2024
Running time
1 hour 44 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹15,000,000

Scammy Boys is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language thriller film directed by Shoib Nikash Shah. The screenplay is written by Ujjwal Jain, Pankaj Kanta, and Rahhat Shah Kazmi. The film is produced by Rahat Kazmi Film Studios, with Tariq Khan and Zeba Sajed also serving as producers.[1] The film was released on February 16, 2024, exclusively on the OTT platform Zee5, and has a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes.[2][3][4][5]

Plot

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The film follows two college students, Pankaj and Piyush, who resort to scamming people for financial gain. Their lives change dramatically when they meet Joshi, a corrupt police officer who connects them to an international drug cartel. This new involvement escalates their criminal activities, leading to dangerous and high-stakes scenarios.

Cast

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  • Rupa Chaulagain as Arti
  • Hussein Khan as Army Officer
  • Ashmit Patel as Ashmit Patel
  • Rudra Soni as Piyush
  • Ayushmaan Saxena as Pankaj
  • Shoib Nikash Shah as Narcotic Officer
  • Rajinder Kumar as Rajeev Rana
  • Ghassaudin as Pankaj

Production and Release

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Produced by Rahat Kazmi Film Studios,The film was released exclusively on Zee5.

Actor Ashmit Patel, known for his roles in various films including 'Scammy Boys,' has reflected on his career, noting that he has encountered more challenges than successes over his two decades in the industry[6][7]

Reception

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The film has received mixed reviews. It holds an IMDb rating of 4.2/10.[8] While it has garnered praise from some users for its depiction of scams and corruption, there are no available official critic reviews as of now.

Technical Specifications

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  • Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes
  • Color: Color
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References

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  1. ^ "Scammy Boys Ending Explained & Spoilers: How Does Ashmit Patel's Movie End?". Yahoo Entertainment. 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  2. ^ "What To Watch This Weekend: Dunki To Scammy Boys, Heres Your OTT Binge-List". Zee News. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  3. ^ Sethy, Itishree (2024-02-15). "'Scammy Boys' by Rahhat Shah Kazmi to release on 16 February; He says 'It's our passion project'". Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  4. ^ "'Scammy Boys' Ending Explained & Movie Summary: Is Pankaj Dead? | Film Fugitives". 2024-02-18. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  5. ^ Singh, Jess (2024-02-15). "Scammy Boys By Rahhat Shah Kazmi To Release On 16 February". Blog. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  6. ^ Bureau, ABP News (2024-02-20). "My Projects Are Finally Seeing The Light Of Day: Ashmit Patel". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2024-08-31. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ ianslive.in https://ianslive.in/ashmit-patel-on-back-to-back-releases-it-signals-my-return-to-the-game--20240219173309. Retrieved 2024-08-31. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ^ Shah, Shoib Nikash (2024-02-16), Scammy Boys (Thriller), Rupa Chaulagain, Hussein Khan, Ashmit Patel, Rahat Kazmi Film Studios, retrieved 2024-08-31