Scammy Boys is a 2024 Hindi-language crime thriller directed by Rahat Kazmi, starring Ayushmaan Saxena as Pankaj and Rudra Soni as Piyush. The film explores the dark consequences of greed and the dangers of quick-money schemes, set against the backdrop of Jammu and Kashmir. Pankaj, a small-town boy, moves to Jammu for studies and befriends Piyush, a carefree college student involved in drug peddling and scams. Their friendship leads them into a web of crime when they attempt a fake currency scam orchestrated by a drug dealer named Loka. However, their plan backfires, and they end up indebted to a corrupt policeman, Rajendra (Ashmit Patel), who forces them into working for a terrorist network led by Ghassauddin .

As the story progresses, Pankaj and Piyush are sent to Kashmir to smuggle trucks across checkpoints, unaware that the trucks contain explosives meant for a terrorist attack. Their attempts to escape the dangerous situation fail, and they are caught in a deadly game of survival. In the climax, Pankaj sacrifices himself to avert the attack by detonating a grenade, killing himself and the terrorist handler, Amjad. The film ends with Piyush mourning Pankaj’s death, while the fate of Rajendra and Ghassauddin remains unresolved .

The movie highlights the perils of greed and the devastating consequences of getting involved in illegal activities. While the fast-paced narrative and performances, particularly by Ayushmaan Saxena and Rudra Soni, are praised, the film has been critiqued for its lack of logical coherence and underdeveloped subplots . Despite its flaws, Scammy Boys serves as a cautionary tale for the youth, emphasizing the importance of making ethical choices in life. Released on ZEE5, it is a gripping, albeit uneven, thriller that leaves a lasting impression .