Mumbai: Amazon MGM Studios, Excel Entertainment, and Tiger Baby Production took the spotlight at the 68th BFI London Film Festival with their much-anticipated film Superboys of Malegaon. Following its successful world premiere at TIFF, the film garnered a strong positive response from a full audience in London. It was screened on 10 October at Vue West End.

Directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover, Superboys of Malegaon is a lighthearted look into the unique filmmaking culture of Malegaon, India. The story follows a group of amateur filmmakers in a small town as they create parody films, capturing themes of community, resilience, and the magic of cinema. The film highlights the determination and creativity of the town’s residents while offering a heartfelt portrayal of their filmmaking journey.

The screening saw the attendance of key team members, including Ritesh Sidhwani, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, and Adarsh Gourav, alongside several international celebrities, critics, and cinema enthusiasts. Superboys of Malegaon was widely praised at the festival for its authentic narrative, blending humour, creativity, and emotion.

The BFI London Film Festival, known for featuring innovative and diverse films, welcomed the movie, which resonated with audiences worldwide through its portrayal of friendship and filmmaking in a small town. Following the festival, excitement has grown for its upcoming release.

Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti, Superboys of Malegaon stars Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora. It will be released in Indian theatres in January 2025, followed by a global theatrical release, and will stream on Prime Video across India and in 240 countries and territories worldwide.