Superboys of Malegaon is a Hindi-language film directed by Reema Kagti that was inspired by the 2008 documentary Supermen of Malegaon. The film tells the story of Nasir Shaikh, a wedding videographer from Malegaon, predominantly Muslim area in India, who teams up with his friends to create a film for their local community.
Leading the cast is Adarsh Gourav who rose to international fame with his compelling performance as Balram Halwai in The White Tiger (2021), earning nominations for both the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead.
The film also stars Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, Anuj Singh Duhan, and Riddhi Kumar. Backed by powerhouse producers Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Farhan Akhtar, and Ritesh Sidhwani under Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby Films.
We spoke to the star and production team a few weeks ago about their experiences working on the movie. Director Reema Kagti shared insights into the inspiration behind the film and the collaborative effort involved in bringing this heartfelt story to life. The movie has already generated buzz for its uplifting portrayal of underdog filmmakers and their relentless pursuit of storytelling.
The film is out on the 28th of February, 2025.
