No capes, no masks, these 'Superboys of Malegaon' have courage!
Amazon MGM Studios, in collaboration with India's Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming Hindi-language original film, Superboys of Malegaon. The film is inspired by the real-life experiences of amateur filmmaker Nasir Sheikh and is set in the small town of Malegaon, Maharashtra. It explores themes of friendship, creativity, and perseverance through Sheikh's journey to create a film for his town using limited resources.
Trailer: Superboys channel their love for filmmaking
The trailer opens with stunning cinematography, capturing sunlight dancing across beautifully lit sets, instantly creating a warm, nostalgic atmosphere. The impressive visuals are crafted by Swapnil Sonawane—known for his work on India's official submission to the 95th Academy Awards, Pan Nalin's Chhello Show. Superboys of Malegaon follows a group of passionate young men from the town, who, despite facing communal tensions, poverty, and hardship, channel their love for filmmaking into a shared vision.
Take a look at the official trailer here
'Superboys of Malegaon' to premiere at international film festivals
The film is directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover. It features a star-studded cast including Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora in lead roles. Superboys of Malegaon is set to make its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on September 13. Following this, it will have its European premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on October 10. The film will also be screened twice during the prestigious 68th BFI—marking its second international screening.
'Superboys of Malegaon' set for theatrical release in 2025
Following its international festival screenings, Superboys of Malegaon is scheduled for a theatrical release in January 2025. After its run in theaters, the film will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. This release strategy allows audiences worldwide to experience the inspiring story of Sheikh's journey into low-budget amateur filmmaking and his impact on the video film industry in Malegaon.
