Fun Trailer for ‘Superboys of Malegaon’ Filmmaking Comedy from India
by Alex Billington
September 6, 2024
Source: YouTube
“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 is a testament to the wonders that can be achieved when imagination is matched with resourcefulness, loyalty, and lots of love.” Looks cheesy but also inspiring! A must see for other young filmmakers out there.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Reema Kagti’s Superboys of Malegaon, direct from YouTube:
Superboys of Malegaon is a film based on the life of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from the town of Malegaon in Central India (see Google Maps). 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 gets his ragtag group of friends together 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. Superboys of Malegaon is directed by Indian filmmaker Reema Kagti, director of the films Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Talaash: The Answer Lies Within, and Gold previously, plus a few episodes of “Dahaad” and “Made in Heaven” most recently. The screenplay is written by Varun Grover and Reema Kagti. Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, and Farhan Akhtar. This is premiering at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival this month. Amazon MGM releases Superboys of Malegaon sometime soon – stay tuned for an exact release date. How does that look?