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By Shantishwarup Tripathi
In collaboration with Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, Amazon MGM Studios has announced the release of the film Super Boys of Malegaon on Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Reema Kagti, the film will be available for streaming from February 28, 2025, across India, the US, the UK, UAE, Australia, and New Zealand. Set in the small town of Malegaon in Maharashtra, the film is inspired by real events. Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti, Super Boys of Malegaon is directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover. The movie features an ensemble cast of exceptionally talented actors, including Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, and Anuj Singh Duhan in key roles.
After receiving critical acclaim at prestigious festivals like the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the 68th BFI London Film Festival, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and the Red Sea International Film Festival, the film showcases an emotional yet truly inspiring story that highlights human relationships, harmony, and the essence of togetherness.
Super Boys of Malegaon is based on the life of Nasir Sheikh, an amateur filmmaker from Malegaon. The people of the town, who endure daily struggles, find solace in Bollywood cinema. Inspired by his interactions with the people of Malegaon, Nasir sets out to create a film for them. He gathers his group of friends to bring his vision to life, sparking a new wave of energy in the town. The film is a heartfelt and uplifting story about filmmaking and friendship — and what happens when these two worlds collide.
Excel Entertainment, founded by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, has previously produced box-office hits like Dil Chahta Hai, Don, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Talaash, Fukrey, and Toofan. Additionally, Excel Entertainment’s Gully Boy was India’s entry for the Oscars in 2019. In 2008, Excel's film Rock On earned the production house its second National Award. In 2024, Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby produced Super Boys of Malegaon, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the London Film Festival (BFI).
The studio 'Tiger Baby', led by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, has been a platform for stories that shape and transform lives. The goal of Tiger Baby is to create content that addresses social contexts and immerses the audience into the reality of others. We strive to remain constantly aware of what’s around us, effectively retelling the stories that have impacted us. Under the banner of Tiger Baby, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti have produced well-known films like Made in Heaven (2019), Eternally Confused and Eager for Love (2023), The Daahad (2023), The Archies (2023), and Kho Gaye Hum.