Karan Johar Reviews Zoya Akhtar's 'The Archies', Says Movie Will Keep You "Hooked"
Zoya Akhtar's 'The Archies' will mark the acting debut of star kids Agastya Nanda, Suhana Khan and Khushi Kapoor.
Zoya Akhtar's 'The Archies' will mark the acting debut of star kids Agastya Nanda, Suhana Khan and Khushi Kapoor, and the new Hindi film will be releasing on Netflix on December 7. Ahead of the world premiere, the makers decided to hold a screening at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) and it was attended by a sea of Bollywood celebrities such as Karan Johar, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor, among others.
In the latest entertainment news, Karan Johar on Wednesday took to Instagram to praise 'The Archies', and he had a lot of good words for the makers and star cast.
"#thearchies has been watched!!! A town of Anglo Indians called RIVERDALE! The year is 1964..And straight from the credit roll you’re sucked right into @zoieakhtar’s world and with her impeccable craft and command she makes sure you’re hooked! The production design, the cinematography,the choreography , the costume design will blow your mind with its on fleek detailing and aesthetic victories! Zoya and Reema not only speak of friendship and the traumas of genZ love but also of what a teenage mind can feel when they combat their sexual orientation and fear judgement ( watch out for this tender moment my favourite scene in the film) …but very subtly they adress climate change , voice of a minority and the need to uprise to injustice all this packaged to a zingy and zanny musical!! I felt young and wanted to be a friend to this magnificent 7 and go back in time where I spent hours reading this delicious comic series," Karan Johar wrote on Instagram.
"The new kids on the block are fantastic… Agastya Nanda ( get onto Insta baby) is fantastic ! He makes a complicated and sometimes an unlikeable character so lovable! He had me at hello!!! @mihirahuja_ is Brilliant he has impeccable comic timing and yet scores in very emotional beat! I loved @dotandthesyllables she is like sunshine through and through @khushi05k as Betty broke my heart in the most beautiful way! Watch out for her silent moments … and her compassionate eyes ! A heart breaker in every way !!!! Loved her! @suhanakhan2 as VERONICA is coquettish , vulnerable and sassy ! All this with the ease of a veteran ! Watch her moves and grooves and that sass hits its out of the green park," he added.
Further in his post, KJo wrote, "She’s here to stay and conquer! @yuvrajmenda is just so so good!!!!! He had me in tears in one scene and please note his “thank YOUU” is going viral very soon!!!! @vedangraina as REGGIE walks the talk! He oozes charm and confidence in equal measure and has that movie star swag!! Also dances with unabashed ease! Congratulations to @zoieakhtar and @reemakagti1 for making my evening so special! Nostalgia and a rocking musical! I am not complaining! Congratulations to Monika and team @netflix_in for executing such a brilliant and strategic campaign! Watch it asap!"
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Filmmaker Subhash Ghai took to X (formerly Twittet) and praised Zoya for surprising him with her amazing film.
"I loved director #ZOYA AKHTAR who loves to give surprises by her every new amazing film . I attended premier of #ARCHIE N She displays her musical dynamics wonderfully-A broadway style with real life performances from stars kids n new talent so beautifully. blessings," he wrote.
I love d director #ZOYA AKHTAR who loves to give surprises by her every new amazing film .
— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) December 6, 2023
I attended premier of #ARCHIE N She displays her musical dynamics wonderfully-A broadway style with real life performances from stars kids n new talent so beautifully.
blessings pic.twitter.com/kkTWTrjySr
Dia Mirza took to Instagram Story, and wrote, "Their voices are the sunbeans that bright light. Because you are never too young to make a difference. Loved Loved Loved this movie and can’t wait for you all to watch it.”
For the unversed, 'The Archies' is based on the popular Archies Comics and the film is set in the 1960s and in a fictional Indian town, Riverdale.
The plot follows seven friends Archie (Agastya Nanda), Betty (Khushi Kapoor), Veronica (Suhana Khan), Jughead (Mihir Ahuja), Reggie (Vedang Raina), Ethel (Dot) and Dilton (Yuvraj Menda).
The film is written by Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar and Ayesha Devitre.
