The Birthday Boy, the Indie thriller-drama, which had a theatrical release on July 19, had its streaming premiere on Aha on Friday. The film is written and directed by debutant Whisky.

The film, which stars Ravi Krishna, Sameer Malla, and Rajeev Kanakala in significant roles, revolves around a birthday party celebration gone wrong when the birthday boy accidentally gets killed by his friends. How the friends try to navigate the sticky situation while dealing with the emotional shock and terror of breaking this news to their families forms the crux of the story. The film is based on director Whisky’s personal experiences. 

The Birthday Boy also marked the acting debuts of Pramodini Pammi, Mani Vaaka, Raja Ashok Vallamsetty, DK Venkatesh, Sai Arun Pattaparla, and Rahul Chilampalli. Prashanth Srinivas composed music for the film. Naresh Adupa and Sankirth Raahul helm the editing and cinematography, respectively. AR Vamsi G is the production designer for the film, which largely unfolds within the confines of a spacious house. 

The Birthday Boy is produced by Bharat Shri, who bankrolled the film under the banner of Bomma Barusa Productions.