Superboys of Malegaon review: A solid emotional roller coaster

Movies By Prabhatha Rigobertha Mar 01, 2025 Read the article

Malegaon is a town burdened by poverty, communal tensions, and hardships, and Sheikh Nasir, a local man, brings joy to the town by creating his own films.

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Starting with a spoof of the classic Sholay, along with his friends, Nasir made movies that entertained the community, offering a temporary escape from their challenges.

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A major strength of Superboys of Malegaon is how Reema Kagti has captured the magic of movies through the central characters.

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Superboys of Malageon is also refreshing in how it places working-class Muslims at the centre of the plot.

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Another major backbone of the movie is the towering performances starting from a stellar Adarsh Gaurav. Adarsh pulls off the various shades with absolute finesse.

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To sum it up Superboys of Malegaon is highly recommended. Don’t miss it.

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