Directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover, the Original Hindi movie boasts a highly talented and versatile ensemble cast, featuring Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora in lead roles
Amazon MGM Studios, Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby Production took centre stage at the prestigious 68th BFI London Film Festival with their highly anticipated Original movie, Superboys of Malegaon. Close on the heels of the successful world premiere at TIFF, the film has now received an overwhelmingly positive response from a houseful, packed audience in London. At the BFI London Film Festival, the film was screened on October 10 at the Vue West End.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Reema Kagti, and written by Varun Grover, Superboys of Malegaon offers a heartwarming and light-hearted exploration of a small town's dreamers, showcasing the unique and vibrant filmmaking culture of Malegaon, India. The story follows a group of passionate amateur filmmakers as they set out to create parody films in their humble town, capturing the essence of community, resilience, and the transformative power of cinema. The film is an inspiring ode to tenacity, self-actualization, and the sheer fun of filmmaking.
The carpet screening in London was marked by the presence of the film's incredible team, including Ritesh Sidhwani, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti and Adarsh Gourav, along with a host of international celebrities, critics, and film enthusiasts. At the BFI London Film Festival, Superboys of Malegaon met with praise galore for its authentic portrayal of the human spirit, striking a perfect balance between humour, poignancy and creativity.
The BFI London Film Festival is renowned for showcasing groundbreaking and diverse cinema, offering audiences a glimpse into innovative storytelling from around the world. Superboys of Malegaon received a warm reception during its screening in London, resonating with global audiences through its inspiring and riveting depiction of filmmaking and friendship in a small town. The excitement around the film's release is palpable following the festival's recognition.
Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, Superboys of Malegaon is directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover. The movie features a highly talented and versatile ensemble cast, including Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora in the lead roles. The film is slated to release in theatres in India in January 2025 followed by a theatrical release globally before its streaming debut on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries and territories worldwide.