A daring experimental piece where no dialogue is spoken for exactly 72 seconds, depicting a student’s anxiety before a board exam.
This is the juiciest part of the keyword. "72 Fix" is a term that originated from Boomex’s exclusive Discord server. Here is what insider fan pages suggest:
What makes a 72-minute short film "short"? The industry term is "medium-length film," but Boomex is calling it a "Fix" to avoid categorization. Here is what the technical team has revealed in interviews:
A satirical take on smartphone addiction, shot entirely without showing any digital screens — using only mirrors and reflections. plus two 2 2025 malayalam boomex short films 72 fix
Given the overwhelming response, Boomex has announced a 2026 edition tentatively titled "Plus Two Boomex Short Films 108 Fix" (likely 108 films). However, the 2025 "72 Fix" remains iconic because it was the first of its kind.
If you are a Plus Two student in Kerala today, you can still watch these films for inspiration — and prepare for the next edition.
There is always skepticism around hyped student films. Here are the potential risks and rewards: A daring experimental piece where no dialogue is
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The anthology’s anchor film — a meta-narrative about four students trying to make a short film within 72 hours while their teacher constantly interrupts them. There is always skepticism around hyped student films
These films were praised for their raw energy, authentic Malayalam dialogue, and innovative low-budget techniques (many shot on Redmi Note 11 or iPhone 13).
As of December 2024, no official release date has been announced. However, based on the production timeline: