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People liked ‘Superboys of Malegaon’ in theatres but turnout was disappointing: Reema Kagti | Bollywood

People liked ‘Superboys of Malegaon’ in theatres but turnout was disappointing: Reema Kagti | Bollywood

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Mumbai, Filmmaker Reema Kagti says audiences liked her latest directorial venture “Superboys of Malegaon” in theatres, even though the turnout was “disappointing”. People liked ‘Superboys of Malegaon’ in theatres but turnout was disappointing: Reema Kagti The film, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2024, was released in theatres and did a paltry business of around ₹7 crore, according to trade analysts. “The people who are watching it are liking it. I got the same response when it came in theatres and on OTT. Obviously, the turnout in theatres was disappointing,” Kagti told PTI. Asked if it will impact the way she tells stories, Kagti said, “No, not at all. We tell stories as honestly and fiercely as we can without giving into any external demands.” “Superboys of Malegaon” is based on the life of Nasir Shaikh, a self-taught filmmaker known for making local spoofs of films like “Sholay” and “Superman” in a small town in Maharashtra. Starring Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora in lead roles, the movie …

Superboys Of Malegaon OTT Release Date: Adarsh Gourav’s Film Set To Redeem Itself Online

Superboys Of Malegaon OTT Release Date: Adarsh Gourav’s Film Set To Redeem Itself Online

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Superboys Of Malegaon OTT Release Date(Photo Credit –Facebook) Trust Reema Kagti to come up with lesser-known tales that are totally worth watching! After Talaash and Gold, the ace filmmaker donned the director’s hat for the coming-of-age drama Superboys Of Malegaon. Adarsh Gourav starrer failed at the box office but is all set to redeem itself in the digital world. Scroll below for the OTT release update! Superboys Of Malegaon OTT release date Amazon Prime Video made Superboys Of Malegaon available for rent for Rs 349 on April 11, 2025. However, starting April 25, 2025, Prime Video subscribers will be able to watch it for free. Superboys Of Malegaon opened to highly favorable reviews from critics as well as the audience. Unfortunately, it could not attract much footfall, which caused it to fail at the box office. Superboys Of Malegaon Box Office Collection Adarsh Gourav starrer was released in theatres on February 28, 2025. It opened in a box office clash with Sohum Shah’s Crazxy. Unfortunately, Reema Kagti’s film earned the lowest day 1 collection of …

Ananya Panday gives a huge shoutout to Superboys of Malegaon team

Ananya Panday gives a huge shoutout to Superboys of Malegaon team

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Actor Ananya Panday is all praise for the film `Superboys of Malegaon`. On Saturday, she took to Instagram and gave a shout-out to the entire team of `Superboys of Malegaon`. “Nothing like experiencing the magic of movies. At the movies. With the whole audience clapping, whistling, laughing and feeling every beat You must RUN to the theatres and watch this one @reemakagtil @zoieakhtar @faroutakhtar @ritesh sid @vidushak My buddy – you can literally do anything and everything @gourasadarsh Extra hugs for my of talent @muskkaanjaferi In awe of y`all, each a masterclass in yourselves @vineet ksofficial @shashank.arora @manjiripupala @pallassinggh @sagibayub @anujsinghduhan @riddhikumar,” Ananya wrote. Picture Courtesy/Ananya Panday`s Instagram account The film, inspired by a true story, follows the journey of Nasir Shaikh, an aspiring filmmaker from the small town of Malegaon, who dreams of making movies with his friends despite many challenges. It stars Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora in lead roles. It is directed by Reema Kagti and produced by Zoya Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar, and Ritesh Sidhwani. This story has been …

Ektaa Kapoor blames audience for Superboys of Malegaon, Buckingham Murders failing at box office: Indian creators cry… | Bollywood

Ektaa Kapoor blames audience for Superboys of Malegaon, Buckingham Murders failing at box office: Indian creators cry… | Bollywood

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Filmmaker Ektaa Kapoor recently addressed the ongoing debate about Indian content not matching the standards of internationally acclaimed films and TV series, and says the audience is responsible for the box office failure of films like Superboys of Malegaon and The Buckingham Murders. Ektaa Kapoor slams those claiming that Indian content is not at par with internationally acclaimed shows and films. (Also Read: Ektaa Kapoor shows off her Emmy award with big smile at Mumbai airport as she returns from New York. Watch) On Friday, Ektaa took to Instagram and without mincing her words, the fimmaker provided a ‘solution’ for filmmakers ‘crying’ about Indian content not being at par with international content. She wrote, “When Indian creators cry that Indian content is not at par wit internationally acclaimed tv series and films, I wonder if it is ego, anger or just misplaced accusations.” Ektaa Kapoor’s post on Indian content not being at par with international content. Ektaa says audience is the real culprit She further claimed that the real reason films like Superboys of Malegaon …

Ekta Kapoor urges content creators to put their own money into filmmaking; discusses Superboys of Malegaon and The Buckingham Murders’ box office failure

Ekta Kapoor urges content creators to put their own money into filmmaking; discusses Superboys of Malegaon and The Buckingham Murders’ box office failure

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Ekta Kapoor, who is known for giving the Indian television industry some of the longest-running shows, recently opened up about the audiences’ reaction to Indian content. In a series of Instagram Stories, the producer encouraged content creators to put their own money into filmmaking. She also discussed the failures of projects like Superboys of Malegaon and The Buckingham Murders. Read on! Popular producer Ekta Kapoor recently slammed people who claim that Indian content is not at par with internationally acclaimed shows and films. On March 21, 2025, she took to her Instagram Stories and wondered if the reason behind it is “ego, anger, or just misplaced accusations.” In her post, she cited examples of films like Superboys of Malegaon and Hansal Mehta’s The Buckingham Murders which didn’t work in theatres despite receiving positive reviews from critics. The Crew producer expressed in her note that only the “real culprits” i.e. the audience can be blamed for it. Ekta Kapoor’s Instagram post: She further penned, “Since it’s no fun blaming people in such abstract terms (can’t bring …

EXCLUSIVE: Superboys of Malegaon actor Saqib Ayub admits being unaware of his rising popularity after Farzi

EXCLUSIVE: Superboys of Malegaon actor Saqib Ayub admits being unaware of his rising popularity after Farzi

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Saqib Ayub is widely recognized for his impactful performance in Superboys of Malegaon, and prior to that, he gained fame for his portrayal of Anees Bhai in the hit Amazon Prime series Farzi. Despite having limited screen time, his depiction of a gangster left a lasting impression on the audience. In an exclusive chat with Pinkvilla, Saqib revealed that he was initially unaware of his growing popularity after Farzi and was pleasantly surprised by how quickly the show achieved immense success within just a month. Saqib has also starred in Superboys of Malegaon, a critically acclaimed project that was showcased at international film festivals. His journey began with Thugs of Hindostan (2018), where he worked alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan. Saqib continues to explore diverse roles, with upcoming projects like HIT 3, First Copy, and Love in Vietnam. In an exclusive chat with Pinkvilla, Saqib Ayub was asked about his journey from Farzi to Superboys of Malegaon and now HIT 3, he recalled, “So when Farzi was released, I was shooting for Superboys of Malegaon in Nashik …

Varun Grover calls Manjiri Pulapa `flawless` in `Superboys of Malegaon`

Varun Grover calls Manjiri Pulapa `flawless` in `Superboys of Malegaon`

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Manjiri Pulapa is earning accolades for her stellar portrayal of Trupti in Superboys of Malegaon, directed by Reema Kagti. Among her biggest admirers is the film’s writer, Varun Grover, who believes Manjiri brings the character to life with remarkable depth and charm. Varun Grover praises Manjiri Sharing his thoughts on her performance, Grover said, “When I wrote the script, Trupti is someone who is very expressive but also there`s a hidden layer to her, and that`s why we needed someone just great with these nuances and balances. We wanted someone who gets these nuances every time, and Manjiri does this flawlessly. I can`t be more thankful that we found her for this role. In the first scene itself, she becomes so endearing and fun that you are with her throughout!”   Manjiri’s ability to balance Trupti’s playful exterior with her deeper emotions has struck a chord with audiences. Fans are praising her for adding a refreshing energy to the film while effortlessly capturing the complexities of her character. Manjiri on her admiration for Madhuri Dixit …

Superboys Of Malegaon vs Crazxy Box Office Collections Day 13: Reema Kagti and Girish Kohli's films continue downward trend

Superboys Of Malegaon vs Crazxy Box Office Collections Day 13: Reema Kagti and Girish Kohli's films continue downward trend

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Crazxy and Superboys of Malegaon have been underperformers at the box office. Both of them couldn't compete with the blockbuster wave of Chhaava which is unstoppable in its theatrical run. Let's take a look at the fact that Girish Kohli and Reema Kagti's respective movies have been facing a downward trend. Crazxy Witnesses Rs 5 Lakh Drop; Adds Rs 30 Lakh On Day 13 Set against the backdrop of a thrilling car ride, Crazxy received positive reception among a section of cinephiles. However, it wasn't enough for the film to bring respectable box office numbers. On Day 13, the intense thriller featuring Sohum Shah in the lead role witnessed a drop of Rs 5 lakh from yesterday, bringing its earnings to Rs 30 lakh net in India on second Wednesday. The cume collection of Girish Kohli's helmer stands at Rs 9.4 crore. Superboys Of Malegaon Experiences Rs 2 Lakh Decline; Records Rs 8 Lakh Meanwhile, Superboys of Malegaon, which is based on Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from Malegaon, experienced a decline of Rs 2 lakh from …

Superboys of Malegaon Day 11 Box Office Trends: Reema Kagti and Adarsh Gourav’s slice-of-life movie remains UNDERACHIEVER on second Monday

Superboys of Malegaon Day 11 Box Office Trends: Reema Kagti and Adarsh Gourav’s slice-of-life movie remains UNDERACHIEVER on second Monday

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Superboys of Malegaon hit the screens on February 28, 2025. The slice-of-life movie, helmed by Reema Kagti, is based on the life of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from Malegaon, a small town in Maharashtra. Kagti’s directorial stars Adarsh Gourav as the lead along with Vineet Kumar Singh and Shashank Arora in key roles.  Superboys Of Malegaon Records Disappointing Business On Day 11 Superboys of Malegaon, which is jointly produced by Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, and Reema Kagti, has been an underachiever at the box office since its opening day. Amid its lukewarm run, the inspirational movie hit a new low on second Sunday, which coincided with India vs New Zealand’s final tournament of the ICC Champions Trophy. After collecting Rs 15 lakh on Day 10, Adarsh Gourav-starrer struggled to even touch Rs 4 crore in its total business. Now, on Day 11, the pace remains on the low side with the film earning an estimated range around Rs 10 lakh. Going by its poor box office performance, the coming-of-age film also featuring Vineet Kumar Singh and …

Superboys Of Malegaon Day 10 Box Office: Adarsh Gourav, Shashank Arora's inspiring movie hits new low; collects Rs 15 lakh on 2nd Sunday

Superboys Of Malegaon Day 10 Box Office: Adarsh Gourav, Shashank Arora's inspiring movie hits new low; collects Rs 15 lakh on 2nd Sunday

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Superboys Of Malegaon, directed by Reema Kagti and starring Adarsh Gourav, Shashank Arora, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Anuj Singh Duhan, is heading for a sorry fate at the box office.  Superboys Of Malegaon hits new low; adds Rs 15 lakh to the tally The slice-of-life drama recorded its lowest business day today. The movie got a significant dent by the India vs New Zealand final cricket match. It could only Rs 15 lakh to the tally, taking the total cume to just Rs 3.70 crore in 10 days of its theatrical run.  With such a poor trend, the Adarsh Gourav starrer is heading for a disastrous end at the box office. It will see new rivals from the upcoming weekend- The Diplomat, Kesari Veer, and Rise Of The Dragon. Though the movie received a positive reception, it couldn't gain the much-needed footfalls on the ticket window. It will be interesting to see how the movie performs during its OTT release.  Check Out Day-Wise Collections Of Superboys Of Malegaon: Days Net Box Office Day 1 Rs 50 lakh Day …