Superboys of Malegaon

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Superboys of Malegaon

PG-13

2025

2h 7m

Drama

Comedy

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Superboys of Malegaon is a film based on the life of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from the town of Malegaon. 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 bands together his ragtag group of friends 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.

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A tribute to classic films while being a very good one in itself, Superboys of Malegaon is a charming dramedy that will resonate with anyone who's ever been inspired to pick up a camera.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

03/10/2025

Really good fun.

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Jonathan Romney

Financial Times

03/06/2025

4/5

Quick-firing and jubilantly good-humoured — but with some pronounced heart-tugging — Reema Kagti’s film, scripted by Varun Grover, is also clever...

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Proma Khosla

IndieWire

03/04/2025

B

"Superboys" is dedicated those who devour and admire great movies rather than those who make them -- and quickly shows that the line between those two categories can be breached if you're brave enough.

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Akhil Arora

The Long Take Podcast

Sep 29

In Superboys of Malegaon, director Reema Kagti unites three talented male actors in an inspiring story about ambition and friendship. But was she the ideal person for the job?

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Louis Skye (Ronita Roy Mohan)

Women Write About Comics

Aug 20

Superboys of Malegaon has all the elements of a feel-good film but with undertones of how the capitalist boot crushes the little guy. It’s a multi-layered film that is equally about maintaining friendships and the trials and joys of creation.

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Ishita Sengupta

OTTplay

Aug 18

Reema Kagti’s Superboys of Malegaon is blatant in its love for the movies, obvious in its messaging and overt in its homage. The tenderness is so apparent that there is little space for scrutiny.

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Shannon P

03/05/2025

Very enjoyable! I don't mind English subtitles, and find films from other countries fascinating. This movie was a slice of India, a group of young male fans of cinema in a poor rural area who set out to make their own local movie. Had silliness but also a true and moving story. Recommend!

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Ameya J

03/05/2025

An ode to film making and friendship. you can see what a talented cast can pull off when given a chance to shine, every moment spent with these actors was heartfelt, they rope you in. Shashank Arora touches your heart in the last half an hour with masterful performance of shafique

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Lorna Scott

03/03/2025

Very uplifting and wonderfully written!! I would encourage everyone to see it! We need more movies like this one.

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Trevor G

@dudenamedtrevor Oct 18

It was alright. It was cute and inspirational.

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Lucky01

@RT21213255 Jul 13

Superboys of Malegaon (2025) is a Hindi film inspired by the documentary of the same name. The movie features an outstanding cast, with each actor delivering a remarkable performance. The score complements the film beautifully, enhancing its emotional depth.The climax is nothing short of spectacular, leaving you with a sense of awe and fulfillment.It’s a must-watch for anyone looking for a unique and heartwarming cinematic experience.

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Vivek J

@RT14243298 Jul 6

loved the stories and cinematography

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Synopsis

Superboys of Malegaon is a film based on the life of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from the town of Malegaon. 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 bands together his ragtag group of friends 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.

Director: Reema Kagti
Producer: Ritesh Sidhwani, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Farhan Akhtar
Screenwriter: Varun Grover
Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
Production Co: Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films
Rating: PG-13 (Smoking|Some Language)
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 28, 2025, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $100.8K
Runtime: 2h 7m