New Delhi: A new poster of The Archies, which marks the debut of star kids Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor and Agastya Nanda, was dropped on Monday. Netflix India and the official handle of Archies Netflix shared the poster that read, "Dil thaam ke baithe because @archiesnetflix will be kicking into action soon! 🎸🥁”
The musical film by Zoya Akhtar is an adaptation of the globally loved 'Archie' Comics. It has the gang of teenagers Archie, Betty, Dilton, Ether, Jughead, Reggie and Veronica at the center of it. The film is touted to be filled with the youthful energy, hope and excitement synonymous with the 1960s.
While Suhana, Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter, plays Veronica, Sridevi and Boney Kapoor’s daughter Khushi would be seen as Betty, and Agastya, maternal grandson of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, plays the titular lead. Mihir Ahuja, Dot, Vedang Raina and Yuvraj Menda play the other gang members like Reggie, Jughead, Dilton and Ethel.
Talking about the film Zoya Akhtar had said earlier, "It's been an absolute honour to be asked to make an Indian adaptation and the first-ever film for the very iconic Archies franchise. This is a surreal experience since Archie Comics was a part of my childhood."
"It is super exciting to take these beloved characters, introduce them to a new generation and still keep the nostalgia of the original comic book series alive. We have set it in the Anglo-Indian community in India and can't wait to transport you to the magical, fictional town of Riverdale."
The film has been produced by Tiger Baby Films (Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar) in collaboration with 'Archie' Comics and Graphic India. The film will soon be available to stream on Netflix.
According to a media statement issued by the makers, Tiger Baby, "It is a musical experience bursting with youth, rebellion, friendships, first loves and everything young adult. It promises to have something for every generation."