Mumbai: “Chhello Show,” India’s official entry to the 95th Academy Awards, will be available to Netflix subscribers in India starting Friday.
The Gujarati-language film, titled “Last Film Show” in English, was released in Indian theaters on October 14.
The semi-biographical coming-of-age drama, written and directed by Pan Nalin, follows nine-year-old film buff Samay as he moves across heaven and earth in pursuit of his 35mm dream, unaware of the heartbreaking moment that awaits him.
Nalin said he was happy to collaborate with Netflix, which would help the film reach a wider audience.
“'Last Film Show' is a celebration of film, food, friends and family and now audiences across India can do just that from the comfort of their homes while watching it.
“As a filmmaker, my dream is for films to reach as many people as possible, and now, thanks to Netflix, the ‘Last Film Show’ is just a click away,” the filmmaker said in a statement.
Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur of Roy Kapur Movies said the team is very excited that “Chhello Show” has arrived on Netflix India. The film will also be available to watch with Hindi dubbing on the streamer.
“…we are confident that the magic and beauty of Nalin’s filmmaking will delight Netflix audiences in India, just as it has delighted moviegoers in India and around the world,” Kapur added.
“I am delighted that our film is available on Netflix India. They have a very engaged subscriber base in India, and it will be great for families to enjoy this film from the comfort of their homes during the festive season,” added producer Dheer Momaya, Jugaad Motion Pictures.
“Chhello Show” was nominated and screened at prestigious film festivals around the world such as Tribeca, Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival, etc. It also won Best Film at the recent Asian World Film Festival in Los Angeles.
The film is expected to have a special screening at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
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