The true story of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from the small town of Malegaon in India who realized his Bollywood dream, is presented in the trailer of Superboys of Malegaon, which dropped on Friday.
In Superboy of MalegaonAs small-town residents seek escape through Bollywood cinema, Nasir suggests to his friends that they make a low-budget film about the people in their lives.
The comedy produced by Amazon MGM Studios will be released in theaters in January 2025, with a gala world premiere on September 13 at the Toronto Film Festival.
“You know, there is so much sadness in Malegaon. We all need some comedy and 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 small-town India collide, as Shaikh delivers an over-the-top ode to small-town India that becomes a hit among regional audiences.
“Nasir draws inspiration from the people of Malegaon to make a film for the people of Malegaon. He brings together his motley crew of friends to bring his vision to life, bringing a breath of fresh air to the city. The film is a touching yet uplifting take on both cinema and friendship, and what happens when these two worlds collide,” says a synopsis from the makers.
Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby Production's cast also includes Shashank Arora, Vineet Kumar Singh, Anuj Singh Duhan, Saqib Ayub, Pallav Singgh, Manjiri Pupala and Muskkaan Jaferi.
Superboy of Malegaon It was directed by Kagti based on a screenplay by Varun Grover. The production credits are shared by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Kagti.