Amazon MGM Studios, Excel Entertainment & Tiger Baby is set to bring its critically acclaimed film, Superboys of Malegaon, to theaters— the journey of a ragtag group of friends with larger-than-life dreams
Directed by Reema Kagti,
and featuring the exceptional Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and
Shashank Arora in pivotal roles, the film has been screened and
applauded at various film festivals
An ode to
Indian Cinema, Superboys of Malegaon takes inspiration from the life and
journey of Nasir Sheikh, an amateur filmmaker from Malegaon who, along
with his passionate group of friends brings a cinematic spotlight on the
small town of Malegaon in Maharashtra.
Reema
Kagti’s upcoming film explores unique storytelling by adapting the
experiences of real-life protagonists, in a full-length feature that
takes a more cinematic approach, weaving a compelling narrative inspired
by real-life events.
Recently,
film’s producer *Zoya Akhtar* opened up about picking up the deeply
resonating story of Superboys of Malegaon as her next project. On being
asked why this particular story stuck with her, *Akhtar said*,
“Nasir—the filmmaker, he is truly unique a person. He started the whole
DIY filmmaking phenomena – back then none of us could’ve imagined that
one could make a film with such limited resources, we know the effort it
takes, and he started with so little. Yet, through sheer hustle,
gathering friends, and pouring his heart into the story, he brought his
idea to life. He put Malegaon on the map, and that is truly inspiring.”
Superboys
of Malegaon enables a more profound exploration of its characters’
emotional journeys, adding richness and dramatic nuance to their
creative journeys. While celebrating Malegaon's vibrant DIY filmmaking
culture, the film goes beyond the surface, offering an intimate look
into the lives of these filmmakers—their aspirations, hardships, and
unwavering pursuit of cinema. It also sheds light on the unique
challenges faced by aspiring directors in small towns, where access to
equipment, funding, and industry opportunities remains limited.
An
Amazon MGM Studios, Excel Entertainment, and Tiger Baby production,
Superboys of Malegaon is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar,
Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti. Written by Varun Grover, the film is set
to release in theaters on February 28 across India, the US, UK, UAE,
Australia, and New Zealand.
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