‘Superboys Of Malegaon’ Now Streaming On Prime Video
Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's production house brings inspiring small-town story to OTT.
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Excel Entertainment has announced the release of their latest film ‘Superboys Of Malegaon’ on Amazon Prime Video. The production house, led by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, shared the news through their official Instagram account, highlighting the film’s theme of small-town aspirations.
Stellar Cast And Creative Team
‘Superboys Of Malegaon’ brings together an impressive ensemble cast featuring Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, and Muskaan Jaferi in prominent roles. The film also stars Manjiri Pupala, Riddhi Kumar, Anuj Singh Duhan, Pallav Singh, and Saqib Ayub.
The creative team behind the project includes some of Bollywood’s notable filmmakers. Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar are involved in the production, working alongside Excel Entertainment founders Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar. The music for the film has been composed by the duo Sachin-Jigar, while Nandini Shrikent handled the casting.
A Story Of Small-town Dreams
While specific plot details have not been extensively revealed, the promotional material suggests that ‘Superboys Of Malegaon’ tells an inspiring story of dreamers from a small town. Malegaon, known for its grassroots filmmaking culture where locals create parodies and homemade versions of Bollywood blockbusters with minimal resources, provides a rich backdrop for a narrative about aspiration and creativity. The film likely explores the journey of youngsters from this town as they navigate challenges and pursue their dreams, possibly in the realm of filmmaking or entertainment, given Malegaon’s reputation for its homegrown cinema movement.
Excel Entertainment’s Recent Ventures
This release follows Excel Entertainment’s recent theatrical offering ‘Ground Zero,’ which starred Emraan Hashmi and was released on April 25, 2024. That film told the story of a BSF officer leading a mission against an unseen enemy, highlighting the production house’s diverse storytelling approach. Excel Entertainment has been actively promoting ‘Ground Zero’ through various promotional activities, including a premiere in Srinagar, Kashmir, where the team including Emraan Hashmi, Saie Tamhankar, and directors were present.
About Excel Entertainment
Founded in 1999 by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, Excel Entertainment has established itself as one of India’s premier film production companies. Their debut production, ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ (2001), directed by Farhan Akhtar, became a cultural phenomenon and is considered a landmark film in Indian cinema.
Over the years, Excel has produced critically acclaimed and commercially successful films including ‘Rock On!!’, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’, ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’, and ‘Gully Boy’. The production house has also ventured into web series with successful shows like ‘Inside Edge’, ‘Mirzapur’, and ‘Made in Heaven’ for Amazon Prime Video. Their collaboration with streaming platforms has strengthened in recent years, with ‘Superboys Of Malegaon’ continuing this trend of bringing content directly to digital audiences.
Streaming Details
‘Superboys Of Malegaon’ is now available for streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Subscribers to the platform can watch this story of small-town dreamers from the comfort of their homes. With this release, Excel Entertainment continues its tradition of telling diverse stories that resonate with audiences across India and beyond, while further strengthening its partnership with Amazon Prime Video for content distribution.
The film joins Excel Entertainment’s growing catalog of productions that showcase various facets of Indian life and aspirations, particularly highlighting stories from beyond the metropolitan centers that often dominate mainstream narratives.
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