New Delhi: It's time to see some young and fresh talents create their magic on the screens with Zoya Akhtar's directorial venture 'The Archies'. The film that marks the debut of starkids Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor and Agastya Nanda alongwith others including Mihir Ahuja, Dot, Yuvraj Menda and Vedang Raina, is a Netflix original film.
The hype around Zoya Akhtar's film has been going on for quite some time now as everyone is excited to go down the memory lane and relive those good old days with 'The Archies'. The Riverdale drama never gets old and these kids are here to make their mark as the iconic characters of the comic series.
On Saturday, the makers of the film took to social media to unveil the first look poster featuring the star cast. While it can be made clear as to who plays the role of Archies, the young ladies Suhana Khan and Khushi Kapoor play Veronica and Betty, respectively.
Sharing the first look poster on her Instagram, Suhana Khan wrote, "Get ready to take a trip down memory lane 'cause The Archies by @zoieakhtar is coming soon only on @netflix_in 🥳"
Check out the first look poster here:
Suhana Khan also shared a teaser, giving a glimpse of all the fun and entertainment that the film withholds. Sharing the video, she wrote, "Ain't nothing like old school❤️ Grab your gang 'cause the Archies are coming soon on @netflix_in!"
While Suhana received best wishes from many, her best friend and actress Ananya Panday, went all hearts for her friend's debut film and wrote, "I love you !!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍"
Suhana's mother Gauri Khan also shared the video on her Instagram, and expressed her excitement over her daughter's work like a proud momma. Congratulating all the kids, she wrote, "Congratulations… all the best to all the amazing kids and team of #TheArchies . And who better than @zoieakhtar to guide them through this journey!! You did it @suhanakhan2!!!!!!! ❤️"
Filmmaker Karan Johar also gave a shoutout to the young stars in the making and shared the first look poster with the caption, "I grew up one The Archie’s … and now with so much love in my heart I say the Archie’s grew up in front of me! I grew up with the maker of this new universe! For me this film will never be a film…. It will be a feeling… a burst of love … and so much pride….
Here’s toasting my favourite filmmaker Zoya Akhtar….for always chartering different territories with her every film… And to all the kids on this poster !!! Welcome to the movies !! We can’t wait for these debutants❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ love you guys! Riverdale is my bachpan ka pyaar!"
'The Archies' is produced under Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's joint venture 'Tiger Baby Productions'.