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Actor Adarsh Gourav, known for his compelling performances in films and web series across the globe, is set to return to the big screen after eight years with his upcoming film Superboys of Malegaon. Produced by Zoya Akhtar and Excel Entertainment and directed by the visionary Reema Kagti, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 28, 2025.

Adarsh, who was last seen in Kho Gaye Hum Kahan which released on Netflix, expressed his overwhelming joy at prospect of returning to cinemas after his last theatrical release, Rukh, in October 2017. In Rukh, he shared the screen with Manoj Bajpayee, and now, in Superboys of Malegaon, he essays the lead as he steps into the shoes of Nasir Shaikh, a real-life filmmaker from Malegaon famous for creating spoofs of Bollywood and Hollywood films. The movie also stars Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, and other talented actors.

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Superboys Of Malegaon Worldwide Box Office Update! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Most of us thought Superboys Of Malegaon would take the Laapataa Ladies route and shine bright in India as well as overseas. Unfortunately, that is not the case, as Adarsh Gourav starrer has turned out to be a major disappointment. It has already wrapped up its run in the international circuit. Scroll below for the worldwide update after 20 days.

Sandwiched in the domestic market

The scenario could have been completely different had Reema Kagti’s directorial been a solo release. Sohum Shah’s Crazxy stole its thunder with massive pre-release hype, although it also failed to achieve milestones in its box office run. Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava continued to remain the #1 choice of audience, with little less scope for other films to steal the limelight.

In 20 days, Superboys Of Malegaon has garnered only 3.76 crores in the domestic market. Including taxes,...

Crazxy Vs Superboys Of Malegaon Box Office Day 14 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

A couple of weeks ago, we witnessed a box office between two content-driven Bollywood films, Crazxy and Superboys Of Malegaon. Both films were appreciated for their content, but unfortunately, none of them managed to shine at Indian ticket windows. In terms of collection, Sohum Shah’s film has taken a big lead, but the overall number isn’t big enough. Let’s find out how both outings fared in 14 days!

Reception of the films

Both films, belonging to different genres, were released on February 28, 2025. They opened to positive reviews from critics. The Sohum Shah-led thriller was mainly praised for the lead actor’s performance and the edge-of-the-seat engaging content. Reema Kagti’s directorial was praised for its inspiring and rooted concept along with the performances.

Among the ticket-buying audience, both Crazxy and Superboys Of Malegaon enjoyed positive word-of-mouth but...

Directed by Reema Kagti, Superboys of Malegaon is, according to Subhash K Jha, ‘an exceptionally scripted and performed piece of art’. The film, which stars Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora, is a love letter to movies.

Superboys of Malegaon is a poignant tale of filmmaking and friendship. The movie within a movie takes inspiration from the real-life story of Nasir Sheikh, an amateur filmmaker from the small town of Malegaon. The town’s residents look to Bollywood for a much-needed escape, and Nasir wants to make Bollywood-inspired films for the people of Malegaon, by the people of Malegaon.

Adarsh Gourav, plays the lead role of Nasir Sheik, and in this fabulous interview, he talks with Subhash K Jha about all things Superboys of Malegaon.

What was your initial reaction when you heard about the people of Malegaon who made parody versions of hit films?

When I first heard about Malegaon,...

It’s been two days since I have watched Dibakar Banerjee’s “Tees” (2024), and it has bothered me to no end, my inability to articulate my thoughts about the film in a coherent fashion. Perhaps that could be because Banerjee, unlike many other filmmakers dealing with social messaging, is extremely cognizant about the evils plaguing the current climate and how insidious they actually are in exhibiting themselves—be it in the garb of bureaucracy or of jealousy.

You can argue that “Tees” is a grab bag of social messages that Banerjee and screenwriter Gaurav Solanki throw into a blender, but that would take away from the nuanced and controlled storytelling the film exhibits within its anthology structure. Essentially taking the conceit of three different anthologies of storytelling united by Banerjee’s own acerbic perspective on the present, a further wrinkle is introduced by creating the three stories as part of a multi-generational tapestry.

Crazxy Vs Superboys Of Malegaon Box Office Day 7 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Last week, amid the wave of Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, two comparatively smaller Bollywood films arrived in theatres. We’re talking about Sohum Shah’s Crazxy and Superboys Of Malegaon, starring Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora. Both films enjoyed critical acclaim, but did they find any audience at the Indian box office? Let’s find it out by looking at their 7-day run!

Reception of both films

Both releases belonged to different genres. Sohum Shah’s film was a thriller, while the other one was a coming-of-age film. Both received positive reviews from critics for the content they offered. The performances of the cast were praised, along with the screenplay and overall execution. Even among the ticket-buying audience, they received favorable word-of-mouth. However, this positivity didn’t reach a wider section of the audience.

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Playing a wretchedly unhappy scion of a criminal family in Kanu Behl’s crime drama Titli in 2015, Shashank Arora defined a new-age protagonist who was just a face in the crowd until you rubbed him the wrong way.

In Rock On 2 , Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, and Purab Kohli rightly hogged the limelight. It was the enormously talented Shashank Arora who, as the new recruit in the band, got the sur of his character right even though he had the least amount of space to grow. The lad was hungry for opportunity. He grabbed what he got with both hands.

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Superboys Of Malegaon Box Office Collection Day 3 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby Films has blessed cine-goers with a coming-of-age drama, Superboys Of Malegaon. Starring Adarsh Gourav and four others, unfortunately, Reema Kagti’s directorial is struggling to drive audiences to the theatres. It has scored the lowest opening weekend of 2025. Scroll below for the latest box office update!

Falls on Sunday

Superboys Of Malegaon made the lowest opening of 2025, adding only 0.50 crores to its box office collections. It was majorly dependent on word-of-mouth and is also facing strong competition from Chhaava and Crazxy. Despite that, it managed to grow slightly on Saturday.

On day 3, Adarsh Gourav starrer witnessed an 9% dip in earnings as it earned 0.63 crores. The opening weekend has concluded at 1.82 crores. This is the lowest a Bollywood film has clocked in its first three days in 2025 so far. It stayed way lower than Loveyapa (4.75 crores...

Superboys Of Malegaon Box Office Day 2 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Reema Kagti directorial Superboys Of Malegaon is struggling to mint numbers at the box office. After making an extremely disappointing opening, the second day only saw a minimal growth. Here is taking a look at the box office performance of the film on its 2nd day.

Superboys Of Malegaon Box Office Collection Day 2

The Adarsh Gourav starrer saw the lowest opening of 2025 in Bollywood and earned even below 1 crore. It opened at a mere 50 lakhs at the box office on its first day. On its second day, the movie managed to see a slight growth of 30%.

According to the early estimates in Sacnilk, Superboys Of Malegaon amassed 65 lakhs* on its 2nd day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 1.15 crore*. The movie remains below 2 crores, with the day-wise collections not surpassing even 1 crore.

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As Indian cinema continues to gain recognition worldwide, it’s still hard to explain the hold it has on those of us who grew up with it.

The intrepid cinephile can always do their research; watch the latest buzzy international feature, check out popular films that are streaming, even judge a book by its cover (a movie by its hit songs). But there’s something at the core of Hindi films especially that is deeply entrenched in culture. Usually I explain it by describing the theater where I watched every new Hindi film from 2005-2009: a suburban Michigan multiplex whose concession counter was flanked by two sacred symbols — a statue of the Hindu god Ganesh, and a framed photo of actor Shah Rukh Khan.

You need to understand that, at least conceptually, to appreciate something like “Superboys of Malegaon,” the true story of film fanatics in the eponymous village...

The similarity of Malegaon with all small towns with respect to its lack of exhibition of movies is directly proportional to the minuscule but powerful rise of cinephiles within those small towns who feel stifled by the offerings presented in those towns. And this stiflement, coupled with the economic crunch, the search for a substrate to express one’s love for cinema complemented by one’s love for another, results in dreams of increasing impossibility being striven to be made reality.

More than a holistic whole, Reema Kagti’s adaptation of Faiza Ahmed Khan’s sincere 2012 documentary “Supermen of Malegaon”—about” a group of DIY independent filmmakers crafting parodies as an outlet of the inexplicable but burning passion to create movies and crafting an independent filmmaking industry—is dependent on expansion by developing in further moments within the realism and injecting a healthy dose of “filmi-ness.”.

The story of Superboys of Malegaon...

Superboys Of Malegaon Box Office Day 1 Prediction ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, and Anuj Singh Duhan are arriving with their real-life story, Superboys of Malegaon. The film, based on the 2008 documentary Supermen Of Malegaon, will be released in theatres tomorrow, i.e, February 28, 2025. Scroll below for the prediction of the opening day at the box office.

Pre-release buzz

A day before the release, critics shared their review of Superboys Of Malegaon. It has opened to rave reviews with a fantastic 8.1 rating on IMDb and an 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes. All is well as far as the pre-release buzz is concerned. And with the growing word-of-mouth, the footfalls will improve in theatres.

Box Office Clash with Crazxy

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Cast & Crew

For the unversed, it is the sequel to the 2018 thriller A Simple Favor, starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick. The duo is returning in their respective roles in this upcoming movie alongside Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Joshua Satine, and Ian Ho returning as well. The new cast will comprise Allison Janney, Elizabeth Perkins, and the 365 Days star Michele Morrone.

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Superboys Of Malegaon Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, Anuj Singh Duhan, Muskkaan, Manjiri Pupala

Director: Reema Kagti

Superboys Of Malegaon Movie Review (Photo Credit – Instagram)

What’s Good: The riveting tale of friendship, ambition, passion for cinema, hardships, heartbreaks, but most importantly, the daring to dream big. The performances, writing, direction, and cinematography are just the cherry on top.

What’s Bad: The film is pretty flawless, but we would have loved to see the ‘super boys’ of Malegaon witness the fruit of their labor a little more in the end.

Loo Break: Please keep the interval reserved for that

Watch or Not?: Every cinema enthusiast should witness this visual delight.

Language: Hindi

Available On: Theatrical Release

Runtime: 131 minutes

User Rating:

A scene in Superboys Of Malegaon has Farogh (Vineet Kumar Singh) telling a dejected Nasir (Adarsh Gourav) that his efforts in...

“Bombay nahin jaa sakte, Bombay ko idhar le aate,” says our Malegaon ka movie moghul in this startling meditation on parodic filmmaking.

This is 1997, when Mumbai was Bombay, and dreams died first. Reema Kagti takes us right into the heart of a world of self-styled filmmakers in the small dusty town of Malegao in Maharashtra, which acquired something akin to fame when a bunch of local boys decided to make their own Sholay and fake their own grand illusions.

Straight off, a standing ovation with a slow-clap for the four actors who play the Malegoan moviegoers. Adarsh Gourav is the director Nasir who won’t stop dreaming even when the lights have been switched off. Shashank Arora is the aspiring actor so blindly devoted to Nasir’s dream he won’t let his devotion dither for a second. Anuj Singh Duhan is Akram, the team’s cinematographer. Then there is Vineet Kumar Singh as Farogh,...

The brilliant Superboys of Malegaon, directed by Reema Kagti, features outstanding performances by Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora. Set to fly onto the big screen on February 28th, this film is a must-see.

Superboys of Malegaon is a poignant tale of filmmaking and friendship. The movie within a movie takes inspiration from the real-life story of Nasir Sheikh, an amateur filmmaker from the small town of Malegaon. The town’s residents look to Bollywood for a much-needed escape, and Nasir wants to make Bollywood-inspired films for the people of Malegaon, by the people of Malegaon. He bands his motley crew of friends together to bring his visions to life. Passion overcomes shoestring budgets, ingenuity conquers challenges, and dreams ignite hope, breathing new life into the people and town. Brimming with comedy, adventure, and colorful characters, Superboys Of Malegaon is a testament to the wonders that can be...

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Disney’s “Captain America: Brave New World” remained in second place with $3.7 million in its second weekend, pushing its total to £13.21 million ($16.74 million).

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Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” continued its steady run in fifth place, earning $742,349 in its 10th weekend.

The outstanding Superboys of Malegaon, directed by Reema Kagti, is set to open on February 28th. Starring the phenomenal cast of Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora, the brilliant film is an ode to the magic of cinema.

Superboys of Malegaon is a poignant tale of filmmaking, friendship, and hope. The movie within a movie takes inspiration from the story of Nasir Sheikh, an amateur filmmaker from Malegaon. See, the town’s residents look to Bollywood for a much-needed escape, and Nasir decides he needs to make a Bollywood-inspired film for the people of Malegaon, by the people of Malegaon. What happens? Well, you have to experience this incredible film for yourself!

In this fantastic Q&a, the award-winning Reema Kagti talks about the journey she, the cast, and crew went on to bring this fascinating story to the big screen and what she thinks is the message of Superboys of Malegaon!

Superboys of Malegaon is a Hindi-language film directed by Reema Kagti that was inspired by the 2008 documentary Supermen of Malegaon. The film tells the story of Nasir Shaikh, a wedding videographer from Malegaon, predominantly Muslim area in India, who teams up with his friends to create a film for their local community.

Leading the cast is Adarsh Gourav who rose to international fame with his compelling performance as Balram Halwai in The White Tiger (2021), earning nominations for both the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead.

The film also stars Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, Anuj Singh Duhan, and Riddhi Kumar. Backed by powerhouse producers Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Farhan Akhtar, and Ritesh Sidhwani under Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby Films.

We spoke to the star and production team a few weeks ago about their experiences working on the movie.

Vineet Kumar Singh Opens Up About His Superboys Of Malegaon Role (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vineet Kumar Singh, known for his powerful and nuanced performances, is all set to appear in Reema Kagti’s much-awaited film Superboys of Malegaon. Having earned praise for his standout roles in recent multi-starrer projects, the versatile actor is now transforming into Farogh, a struggling writer navigating the eccentric world of Malegaon’s grassroots filmmaking scene. But unlike other characters he portrayed on celluloid in the past, this one hit home for Singh.

His own experience with a writer’s struggles lends an extra layer of authenticity to Vineet Kumar Singh’s portrayal of Farogh in Superboys of Malegaon. For the unversed, before establishing himself as a talented actor, Singh dabbled with writing. The journey gave him firsthand insights into the challenges of creative expression. This personal connection allowed him to infuse depth and realism into his portrayal.

The inspiring journey of a ragtag group of friends with larger-than-life dreams, Superboys of Malegaon, is ready for its close up. The critically acclaimed outstanding film is set to fly into theatres on February 28th. Directed by Reema Kagti, the film features the exceptional Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora in pivotal roles.

An ode to Indian Cinema, Superboys of Malegaon brings a cinematic spotlight on the small town of Malegaon in Maharashtra. The film is based on the real-life of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from Malegaon. The town’s residents look to Bollywood for a much-needed escape, which forms the story’s base. Nasir gets inspired to make a film for the people of Malegaon, by the people of Malegaon. He bands his ragtag group of friends to bring his visions to life. But then egos clash, ideas differ, and the team fades to black. Life moves on,...

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"We all need comedy and some laughter in life!" Amazon MGM Studios has revealed the second trailer for a comedy from India called Superboys of Malegaon, ready for release in the US in select theaters starting February 28th. The meta comedy is about a wannabe, penniless filmmaker trying to make a film in his small town with his friends. Based on a true story, Superboys chronicles the life and work of self-made auteur Nasir Shaikh, whose no-budget, community-sourced productions turned his hometown into an unlikely dream factory. The film is "an inspiring ode to tenacity, self-actualization, and the sheer fun of filmmaking." Superboys stars Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora as the three friends. It originally premiered at TIFF 2024 last fall and played at the London Film Festival. "Brimming with comedy, adventure, & colourful characters, [it's] a testament to the wonders that can be achieved when imagination is matched with resourcefulness,...

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The highly acclaimed Superboys of Malegaon will be flying into theatres on February 28th. We have a brand new trailer to get you ready to see the brilliance of the moving movie within a movie.

Directed by Reema Kagti, Superboys of Malegaon is inspired by actual events and features a highly talented ensemble cast, including Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, and Anuj Singh Duhan in the lead roles.

The Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby production, Superboys of Malegaon, is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti. The film garnered acclaim at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where it had its world premiere, the 68th BFI London Film Festival, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and the Red Sea International Film Festival.

Director Reema Kagti said, “Superboys of Malegaon is a story about filmmaking and friendship colliding to create a powerful end result.

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The film, directed by Dheeraj Sarna, features an energetic cast led by Vikrant alongside Raashii Khanna, Riddhi Dogra, and others. It also featured a cameo appearance of Barkha Singh. The political drama based on actual incidents was backed by Balaji Motion Pictures, showcasing Ekta Kapoor’s expertise in delivering a meaningful and socially relevant cinema with responsibility and precision and Vikir Films Production. It was distributed by Zee Studios.

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Superboys Of Malegaon Trailer Review ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The first trailer of Reema Kagti’s Superboys of Malegon has finally arrived. It speaks of the dreams and aspirations of people from small places. Adarsh Gourav, best known for his performance in The White Tiger, takes center stage in this slice-of-life film. Scroll below for more.

Cast & Crew

In addition to Adarsh, the film also features Vinnet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, Anuj Singh Duhan, Saqib Ayub, Pallav Singh, Manjiri Pupala, Muskkaan Jaferi, and Riddhi Kumar. It is based on the life of Nasir Shaikh and other amateur filmmakers in the city of Malegaon, which was inspired by the 2008 documentary Superman of Malegaon.

Superboys of Malegaon premiered in the Gala section at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival last year. The upcoming film was written by Varun Grover and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti under the banners...

Mumbai, 31st January 2025: Award-winning filmmaker Anuj Gulati’s film ‘WingMan’ starring Shashank Arora is set to have an exclusive screening in Mumbai.

The quirky comedy film follows Omi (Shashank Arora), a call center agent at a dating service whose life spirals out of control after his girlfriend leaves him, and he falls for another woman.

The film also stars Trimala Adhikari and Auritra Ghosh (State of Siege: Temple Attack). The music is composed by Tajdar Junaid, whose credits include the films Mukti Bhawan’ and ‘Axone’. The film’s technical crew includes cinematographer Kumar Saurabh, known for the series ‘Bose: Dead/Alive’ starring Rajkummar Rao and the 2024 film ‘Bhakshak’, starring Bhumi Pednekar and Sanjay Mishra. The production design is by Prashant Bidkar (12th Fail).

The film screening will be held on 7th February 2025 at 7 Pm at Harkat Studios, Versova.

‘WingMan’ marks Anuj Gulati’s feature directorial debut, following his acclaimed short...

The highly acclaimed Superboys of Malegaon will be flying into theatres soon. The film, directed by Reema Kagti, is inspired by actual events. An Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby production, Superboys of Malegaon is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti. The film features a highly talented ensemble cast, including Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, and Anuj Singh Duhan in the lead roles.

After garnering acclaim at the prominent Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the 68th BFI London Film Festival, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and the Red Sea International Film Festival, this emotional yet truly inspirational tale—capturing the essence of human relationships, camaraderie, and the transformative power of filmmaking—will make its theatrical debut on February 28 in India, US, UK, UAE, Australia and New Zealand. Following its theatrical run, Superboys of Malegaon will have its digital debut on Prime Video, reaching...

Superboys of Malegaon, Theatrical Release, Amazon MGM Studios ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

An Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby Production, produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti, Superboys of Malegaon is directed by Reema Kagti.

Written by Varun Grover, Amazon MGM Studios’ Original features a highly talented and versatile ensemble cast, including Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, and Anuj Singh Duhan in lead roles

Based on Nasir Shaikh’s life, Superboys of Malegaon is a heartwarming tale of friendship, filmmaking, and resilience. One man’s vision revives the community’s spirits through the magic of cinema.

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After earning widespread acclaim at its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and prestigious screenings...

Amazon MGM Studios is bringing its festival circuit hit “Superboys of Malegaon” to theaters.

The Indian film, which gained acclaim at the Toronto, London, Palm Springs and Red Sea fests in 2024, will see a multi-territory release across India, U.S., U.K., U.A.E., Australia and New Zealand before landing on Prime Video.

Helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Reema Kagti and penned by Varun Grover, the pic tells the true story of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from the small Maharashtra town of Malegaon. The narrative follows Shaikh’s journey as he rallies his friends to create homegrown cinema for their community, offering a glimpse into how grassroots filmmaking can transform a small town’s spirit.

“Following a group of small-town, DIY Indian filmmakers, Reema Kagti‘s ‘Superboys of Malegaon’ is a moving crowd-pleaser that constantly reaffirms its importance through its central theme,” wrote Siddhant Aflakha, reviewing the film for Variety.

“Superboys of Malegaon” is a dynamic celebration of passion, creativity, and the transformational power of storytelling. This cinematic odyssey, directed by Reema Kagti and slated to be released in early 2025, tells the incredible true story of amateur filmmakers from a small Indian hamlet who converted their movie-obsessed dreams into reality.

Adarsh Gourav plays Nasir Shaikh, a devoted cinema enthusiast who transforms his struggling video shop into a hub for local filmmaking. The cast, which includes Vineet Kumar Singh as the idealistic writer Farogh and Shashank Arora as their supportive buddy Shafique, brings to life a narrative that is half underdog story, part love letter to cinema.

After making waves at the Toronto International Film Festival and prepping for its European premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, “Superboys of Malegaon” promises to be more than just a movie—it’s a testimony to the universal desire to create art overall circumstances.

Fresh from its triumphant debut at the Toronto International Film Festival, Superboys of Malegaon has continued to win hearts and minds at the prestigious 68th BFI London Film Festival. This heartwarming tale of small-town dreamers, directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover, received a standing ovation from a packed audience at the Vue West End theatre on October 10th.

A Tale of Passion and Resilience

Set in Malegaon, India, Superboys of Malegaon follows a group of passionate amateur filmmakers who come together to create parody films. The film is a celebration of community, resilience, and the transformative power of cinema. It’s a story that will resonate with audiences around the world.

Critical Acclaim and Audience Love

The film’s portrayal of the human spirit has resonated deeply with both critics and audiences. Variety praised it as a “Raucous Bollywood Crowd-Pleaser About DIY Filmmaking,” highlighting its perfect blend of humor,...

Anuj Duhan, Saqib Ayub, Adarsh Gourav, Shashank Arora, Manjiri Papula, Varun Grover, Nasir Shaikh, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti and Vineet Kumar Singh attend the Amazon MGM Studios Superboys Of Malegaon World Premiere Gala Presentation at TIFF on Friday Sept 13, 2024 in Toronto Canada.

Director Reema Kagti with stars Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, Manjiri Pupala, Anuj Duhan and Saqib Ayub alongside real-life inspiration Nasir Shaikh, writer Varun Grover, and producer Zoya Akhtar attended the World Premiere of Superboys Of Malegaon on Friday, September 13th at the Toronto International Film Festival. The audience erupted with an electric response and a standing ovation.

Superboys of Malegaon is a film based on the life of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from the town of Malegaon. 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,...

Director Reema Kagti once again turns her focus to a fascinating story with the dramedy Superboys of Malegaon. The film had its world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival last week. At the end of the screening, the audience erupted with cheers and a standing ovation. Produced by Excel Entertainment aka Ritesh Sidhwani & Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar & Reema Kagti’s Tiger Baby production house, along with Amazon MGM, this charming and moving tale stars Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora.

The film is based on the real-life of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from the town of Malegaon. The town’s residents look to Bollywood for a much-needed escape, which forms the story’s base. 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 visions to life.

Following a group of small-town, DIY Indian filmmakers, Reema Kagti’s “Superboys of Malegaon” is a moving crowd-pleaser that constantly reaffirms its importance through its central theme. Although the film, which is based on real events, often tries to cover too much ground, it continually circles back to the idea that people must see themselves reflected in art, not just out of want, but out of deep desire stemming from need, in order to live with dignity.

Spanning events from 1997 through the early 2010s, the Bollywood biopic primarily follows photographer and wedding videographer Nasir Sheikh (Adarsh Gourav), a lovelorn man in the tiny city of Malegaon, whose few-hundred-mile distance from Mumbai, India’s financial and cinematic capital, may as well be measured in lightyears. Nasir runs a failing movie theater with his older brother Nihal (Gyanendra Tripathi), where he insists on showing Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin classics rather than the latest Bollywood fare,...

With so many solemn subjects coming out of the fall festivals, it’s nice to find a crowd-pleasing charmer offering the most straightforward of stories: a group of lovable misfits decides to put on a show.

As is required with any overly-familiar template, it’s the specifics that stand out. “Superboys of Malegaon,” which premiered on Friday at the Toronto International Film Festival, is based on the true adventures of amateur director Nasir Shaikh, the star of Faiza Ahmad Khan’s 2012 documentary “Supermen of Malegaon.” Khan’s doc captured some of the fairy-tale qualities of Shaikh’s story, and now director Reema Kagti expands them further with her uplifting fictionalized biopic.

The film begins in 1997, when Nasir (Adarsh Gourav) is an unfocused young man living in the small Indian city of Malegaon. He works in his family’s dilapidated video store, which he’s also turned into a makeshift movie theater.

In 2008, Faiza Ahmad Khan made a documentary, Supermen of Malegaon, that focused on the making of a parody-style movie by amateur director Nasir Shaikh, who found success with his friends in the poor small Indian city of Malegaon, where they used their hometown to copy popular movies, and by doing so gave new life and meaning to the place they were raised.

Now, director Reema Kagti and Shaikh have taken that inspirational true story, opened it up, and turned it into a new narrative theatrical film, Superboys of Malegaon, that shows how a group of friends cleverly turned a love for movies into a bit of a local sensation. The Amazon MGM Studios film had its world premiere Friday at the Toronto Film Festival before a European premiere next month at the BFI London Film Festival. The film opens in early 2025 in India, and later North America.

The feel-good coming-of-age...

Tired of superhero franchises but up for watching a group of larger-than-life misfits with no superpowers but big Bollywood dreams? If so, Superboys of Malegaon may be just for you.

The heartfelt Hindi-language comedy from Amazon MGM Studios, in collaboration with India’s Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, is directed by Reema Kagti (Made in Heaven) and is based on the life of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from the town of Malegaon in Western India who made a name for himself.

His work with collaborators, creating their own versions of Indian hit movies but with minuscule budgets, was already the topic of Faiza Ahmad Khan’s 2008 documentary Supermen of Malegaon. Now they’re getting the fiction treatment.

“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,...

In a cinematic collision of high-profile talent and grassroots grit, powerhouse duo Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar are bringing the DIY spirit of India’s small-town filmmakers to the global stage with “Superboys of Malegaon” at the Toronto Film Festival.

Director Kagti and producer Akhtar’s latest film explores the world of low-budget filmmaking in Malegaon, a small town in Maharashtra, India. The duo have collaborated on several hit projects including “Dahaad,” “Made in Heaven” and “Gully Boy.”

“Superboys of Malegaon” is a fiction feature that reimagines the spirit of Malegaon’s passionate filmmakers who create their own versions of popular movies on shoestring budgets, including “Sholay,” “Shaan,” “Don,” “Lagaan” and “Rangeela.”

The film draws inspiration from the life of Nasir Sheikh, a resourceful DIY filmmaker from Malegaon, western India, whose innovative work was previously showcased in Faiza Ahmad Khan’s beloved 2008 documentary “Supermen of Malegaon.”

The project’s journey...

We have your first look at the upcoming dramedy Superboys of Malegaon which is making its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in the Gala Presentation section on September 13.

Based on the true story of Nasir Shaikh, Superboys of Malegaon is a poignant yet uplifting take on both filmmaking and friendship – and what happens when those two worlds collide. It is a heartwarming tale of an endearing group of friends who pursue their extraordinary dreams. The film features brilliant performances by Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora and an incredible soundtrack by Sachin Jigar.

The film is produced by Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby and Amazon MGM Studios with an expected theatrical release in the US and India in 2025.

Check out the trailer and get lost in the cinema of Superboys of Malegaon.

Superboys of Malegaon is a film based on the life of Nasir Shaikh, an...

The true-life story of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from the small town of Malegaon in India who realized his Bollywood dream, is introduced in the trailer for Superboys of Malegaon, which dropped on Friday.

In Superboys of Malegaon, smalltown locals look to Bollywood cinema for escape, and Nasir pitches his friends on making a no-budget film about people in their lives.

A Sept. 13 gala world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival will be followed by a Jan. 2025 theatrical release in the U.S. and India for the Amazon MGM Studios comedy.

Superboys of Malegaon

“You know, there’s so much sadness in Malegaon. We all need comedy and some laughter in life,” Shaikh, played by The White Tiger star Adarsh Gourav, tells his skeptical friends at one point in the uplifting teaser. Director Reema Kagti’s heartfelt comedy then portrays what happens when filmmaking and friendship in a small town in India collides,...

"We all need comedy and some laughter in life." Amazon MGM Studios has revealed an official trailer for a comedy from India called Superboys of Malegaon, which will be premiering at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival underway now. The meta comedy is about a wannabe, penniless filmmaker trying to make a film in his small town with his friends. Based on a true story, Superboys of Malegaon chronicles the life and work of self-made auteur Nasir Shaikh, whose no-budget, community-sourced productions turned his pals into cineastes and his hometown into an unlikely dream factory. The film is "an inspiring ode to tenacity, self-actualization, and the sheer fun of filmmaking." Superboys stars Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora as the main three friends. It's playing at TIFF now then at the London Film Festival, with a January 2025 release set for India. "Brimming with comedy, adventure, and colourful characters, the film...

Amazon MGM Studios, in collaboration with India’s Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, has released the trailer for its upcoming Hindi-language original film, “Superboys of Malegaon.”

“Superboys of Malegaon” is set to make 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.

Anurag Kashyap is back to work with renewed vigour. Even before finishing his upcoming film with Bobby Deol, the filmmaker has quietly started shooting for another project. Peepingmoon.com has exclusively learned that the Gangs of Wasseypur director is now teaming up with Amazon Prime Video on a thriller movie starring Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray’s grandson, Aaishvary Thackeray, in his debut leading role.

Thackeray will star alongside Vineet Kumar Singh (Mukkabaaz), Mohammed Zeeshan Ayuub (Article 15), and Kumud Mishra (Ram Singh Charlie) in this yet-untitled project. Plot details are being kept close to the vest, but sources describe the film as an edge-of-the-seat thriller. Ajay Rai and Alan McAlex are producing it under Jar Pictures, which is popularly known for making critically praised independent films such as Liar’s Dice, Nil Battey Sannata, Gurgaon, Bamfaad, Moothon, Chocked, and the Disney+Hotstar series, Grahan. The film has already been shot for...

Reema Kagti has written and directed some of the best films in Indian cinema, including The Archies, Gully Boy, Talaash, and Zindagi Milegi Dobara, to name just a few. Each film was a critical and audience success, and now she has a new feather in her cap, but more on that in a few lines.

Her next project, this time in her director avatar, looks to be another outstanding work that takes us inside the world of amateur filmmaking. Titled Superboys Of Malegaon, the film that focuses on making a film is a poignant yet uplifting take on filmmaking and friendship. Written by Varun Grover and executive produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, and Farhan Akhtar, the film stars Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora.

Now, to the feather… Superboys Of Malegaon has been selected for a World Premiere Gala Screening by the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival.

Actor Arslan Goni, who will once again be seen playing Kunal Mattoo in the new season of ‘Tanaav’, this time will have more screen time. A source close to the development shared: “In ‘Tanaav’, Arslan Goni takes on the pivotal role of Kunal Mattoo and was appreciated by the audiences last season.”

Apart from more screen time, Arslan’s character will also have a romantic angle.

“This time around, he has more screen time with a captivating romantic angle that promises to add a layer of emotion to the series.”

‘Tanaav’, an action thriller series was directed by Sudhir Mishra.

It stars Manav Vij, Arbaaz Khan, Danish Husain, Ekta Kaul, M. K. Raina, Rajat Kapoor, Satyadeep Mishra, Shashank Arora, Sumit Kaul, Sukhmani Sadana, Waluscha De Sousa and Zarina Wahab.

‘Tanaav’ is a remake of the Israeli TV series Fauda starring Tsahi Halevi.

Actor Arslan Goni, who will once again be seen playing Kunal Mattoo in the new season of ‘Tanaav’, this time will have more screen time. A source close to the development shared: “In ‘Tanaav’, Arslan Goni takes on the pivotal role of Kunal Mattoo and was appreciated by the audiences last season.”

Apart from more screen time, Arslan’s character will also have a romantic angle.

“This time around, he has more screen time with a captivating romantic angle that promises to add a layer of emotion to the series.”

‘Tanaav’, an action thriller series was directed by Sudhir Mishra.

It stars Manav Vij, Arbaaz Khan, Danish Husain, Ekta Kaul, M. K. Raina, Rajat Kapoor, Satyadeep Mishra, Shashank Arora, Sumit Kaul, Sukhmani Sadana, Waluscha De Sousa and Zarina Wahab.

‘Tanaav’ is a remake of the Israeli TV series Fauda starring Tsahi Halevi.