Amazon MGM Unveils Trailer for Toronto-Bound 'Superboys of Malegaon'
Sept. 6, 2024, 6:27 a.m.
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Amazon MGM Studios, in partnership with Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby from India, has released the trailer for their upcoming Hindi-language original film, “ Superboys of Malegaon .”
“Superboys of Malegaon” is set to have its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 13, followed by its European premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on Oct. 10.
The film, inspired by the real-life experiences of amateur filmmaker Nasir Sheikh, is set in the small town of Malegaon, Maharashtra in western India. The residents of the town look to Bollywood cinema for a much needed escape from daily drudgery. Nasir gets inspired to make a film for the people of Malegaon, by the people of Malegaon. He bands together his ragtag group of friends to bring his vision to life, thereby bringing a fresh lease of life into the town. The story explores themes of friendship, creativity, and perseverance in the face of challenges.
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Directed by Reema Kagti (“Dahaad”) and penned by Varun Grover (“All India Rank”), the film features a cast including Adarsh Gourav (“The White Tiger”), Vineet Kumar Singh (“The Brawler”) and Shashank Arora (“Made in Heaven”) in leading roles. The film is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Kagti under the banners of Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby.
Kagti remarked: “Nasir’s story is a testament to the power of cinema. His journey into low-budget amateur filmmaking is remarkable. He had very limited resources, but he eventually created a thriving video film industry in Malegaon. It came complete with its own distribution and exhibition network through video parlors. Nasir is a truly inspiring individual.”
Zoya Akhtar shared: “Reema and I are interested in a variety of stories and want to be able to tell a wide range of stories. However, I don’t think we make a special effort to be relatable or authentic. We strive to be as truthful and genuine to a specific story that we choose to tell because that’s the only way it will become relatable. I believe the effort is to be honest.”
“Superboys of Malegaon” is scheduled to debut in theaters in January 2025, after which it will be available for streaming on Prime Video.
Watch the trailer here:
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