SUPERBOYS OF MALEGAON Set to Hit Theatres in India, US & UK on February 28

Amazon MGM Studios along with Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, Gear Up for the Theatrical Release of Superboys of Malegaon, on February 28

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 the life of Nasir Shaikh, Superboys of Malegaon is a heart-warming tale of friendship, filmmaking and resilience where one man’s vision revives spirits of the community through the magic of cinema

After earning widespread acclaim at its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and prestigious screenings at the 68th BFI London Film Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival and Red Sea International Film Festival, Superboys of Malegaon is set to hit theatres in India, US, UK, UAE, Australia and New Zealand on February 28

MUMBAI—January 28, 2025—Amazon MGM Studios along with Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, today announced February 28, 2025 as the theatrical premiere date in India, US, UK, UAE, Australia and New Zealand for its highly acclaimed Original movie Superboys of Malegaon. The film, set in Malegaon, a small town in the state of Maharashtra, is inspired by real 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 is directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover. It 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, Palm Springs International Film Festival and 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 audiences in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide.

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, 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 film is a poignant yet uplifting take on both filmmaking and friendship – and what happens when those two worlds collide.

Watch the SUPERBOYS OF MALEGAON trailer here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_uJ0BNKKwI

ABOUT EXCEL ENTERTAINMENT

Excel Entertainment’s oeuvre comprises a string of box-office hits like Dil Chahta Hai, Don, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Talaash, Fukrey & Toofaan. Alongside these blockbusters, Excel has also launched avant-garde ventures like Gully Boy, India’s first hip-hop film and the official entry to the Academy Awards in 2019 and Inside Edge, India’s first original series on Amazon Prime Video that was nominated for the coveted International Em my Awards under the Best Drama category in 2018. In addition to commercially successful cinema, Excel has consistently garnered critical acclaim, Rock On being one such accomplishment that won the production house its second National Award in 2008. In 2023, ‘Dahaad’ was nominated for the series award at the Berlinale Film Festival. The series then brought home many awards including Asian Academy Creative Award for Best Actor. In 2024, Excel Entertainment, and Tiger Baby produced Superboys of Malegaon, which premiered at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) & London Film Festival (BFI).

ABOUT TIGER BABY

Stories are what make us. They have the power to shape our lives and change our narratives. At Tiger Baby, we tell stories. Helmed by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, our film studio aims to create content that addresses our social context and transports our viewers into another person’s reality. We strive to constantly stay alive to what surrounds us and effectively retell the stories that moved us. Through their company, Tiger Baby, Zoya and Reema have turned producers – with celebrated projects such as Made in Heaven (2019), Eternally Confused and Eager for Love (2023), Dahaad (2023), The Archies (2023) and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023) already under their belt and many more to come.

ABOUT AMAZON MGM STUDIOS

Amazon MGM Studios is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content. Original series premiere on Prime Video, which is available to watch on hundreds of compatible devices in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Original films are produced and acquired by the studio for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video. Amazon MGM Studios also produces content for MGM+, the premium pay television network, and Freevee, Amazon’s premium free streaming service.