Kochi: The real life Manjummel Boys look excited as they took part in the inaugural trip from Eloor to Kochi, an extended service of Kochi water metro. The new celebrities of Manjummel are happy about the arrival of water metro as it brings an end to years of travel troubles faced by the natives of Manjummel. Even though the village Manjummal is not so far from Ernakulam city, due to lack of sufficient bus services and recurring traffic blocks, they always find it difficult to reach the town comfortably. 

As Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the terminal on Thursday, it seems the woes of people of this region would come to an end.

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"We had very much hoped for a water metro service from Eloor as well. Now that it has happened, we are very happy,’ said Siju, one among the Manjummel Boys, to Mathrubhumi.com. 

People came to the terminal for the inauguration, rushed to see the real life Manjummel Boys, jostling and hustling to talk to them and take pictures with the real life stars.

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Manjummel Boys movie poster

The movie Manjummel Boys was an exceptionally well received movie, not only in Kerala but also in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and other States in India. Many celebrities from outside Kerala, including Udhayanidhi Stalin, have also praised the film. The real life Manjummel Boys are now recognised everywhere they go, as illustrated by their recent trip to Kodaikanal after so many years. “We were so moved by the love of the people there,” said Manjummel Boy Subhash to Mathrubhumi.com.