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Paper Boy (2018): Cast & Plot

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Paper Boy is a 2018 romantic film directed by V. JayaShankarr, starring Santosh Shoban, Lahari Shari and Tanya Hope. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes.

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Paper Boy (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 5m (125 min)
Director
V. JayaShankarr
Genre
Romance
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
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The story

What Is Paper Boy About?

The premise of Paper Boy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This romantic drama follows Santosh Shoban, Priya Shri, and Tanya Hope as they navigate relationships and personal journeys. Directed by Jayashankarr and featuring music by Bheems Ceciroleo, the film explores themes of love and connection against a backdrop of everyday life. The production was overseen by Sampath Nandi, bringing together a cast and crew dedicated to crafting a compelling story.

Paper Boy Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Paper Boy Cast & Characters

Santosh Shoban leads the cast, with Lahari Shari as Priya and Tanya Hope. Directed by V. JayaShankarr; 13 actors are credited in all.

Plot

Paper Boy Plot Summary

What happens in Paper Boy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Megha Tanya Hope lives in Mumbai and learns she has only a few days to live due to a rare genetic disorder, which pushes her to seek her true purpose in life. At a temple, she comes across a page from a diary, and her curiosity deepens as she reads it. The diary contains the love story of Ravi, a paper boy, and Dharani Riya Suman, a wealthy girl. Dharani’s parents oppose the relationship, stirring trouble that pulls the couple apart.

The diary’s narrative ends on a cliff-hanger, prompting Megha to travel to Hyderabad based on the address found in the book to uncover what really happened. She discovers Dharani in Ravi’s house, but the shocking truth is revealed: Ravi is dead, though Megha hadn’t witnessed it firsthand.

Full summary

The whole story of Paper Boy, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Paper Boy?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the wealthy girl whose love story is documented in the diary?

Details

Paper Boy Also Known As

Also known as “Paperboy”.

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FAQ

Paper Boy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Paper Boy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Paper Boy?

Paper Boy runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

When was Paper Boy released?

Paper Boy was released on August 31, 2018.

Who directed Paper Boy?

Paper Boy was directed by V. JayaShankarr.

Who is in the cast of Paper Boy?

Paper Boy stars Santosh Shoban, Lahari Shari as Priya and Tanya Hope, among 13 credited actors.

Does Paper Boy have a post-credit scene?

No. Paper Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Paper Boy in?

The original language of Paper Boy is Telugu.

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