Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning
| Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Azfar Jafri |
| Written by | Atif Siddique |
| Produced by | Huma Jamil Babar |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Riki Butland |
| Edited by | Mitesh Soni |
| Music by | Ahmed Ali |
Production company | VR Chili Production |
| Distributed by | Mandviwalla Entertainment |
Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
| Budget | Rs. 35 crore (US$1.2 million) |
| Box office | Rs. 87.30 crore (US$3.0 million) |
Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning (Urdu: عمرو عیار - ایک نئی شروعات) is a 2024 Pakistani science fiction fantasy film, directed by Azfar Jafri and written by Atif Siddique.[1] The film is based on the Persian-Urdu novel character Umro Ayyar from Hamzanama. The film is produced by Huma Jamil Babar under the banner of VR Chili Production.[2] The film stars Usman Mukhtar as the titular character with Faran Tahir, Sanam Saeed, Ali Kazmi, Hamza Ali Abbasi and others.[3]
The film premiered at CUE Cinema on 13 June 2024 in Lahore and was released theatrically on 17 June 2024.
Plot
A descendant of Umro Ayyar, a cunning warrior of Persian folklore, is a quantum mechanics professor in Pakistan. With wit inherited, he ventures into a realm where fable meets reality, determined to unravel mysteries that transcend time and space.
Cast
- Usman Mukhtar as Amar[4]
- Ruman Ali as young Amar
- Faran Tahir as Laqqa
- Sanam Saeed as Meena
- Ali Kazmi as Maaz
- Adnan Siddiqui as Amar’s father
- Seemi Raheel as Aunt Farhana
- Sana Fakhar as Cheno
- Manzar Sehbai as Guru
- Daniyal Raheal as Babar
- Salmaan Shaukat as Azam
- Osama Karamat as Shayan
- Uloomi Karim as Goon
- Asad Chaudhary as Safeer
- Atif Rehan Siddique as Doctor
- Shehroz Sunny as the tribal leader
- Hamza Ali Abbasi as Umro Ayyar (special appearance)
Release
On 13 June 2024, it premiered in Lahore and was released in cinemas on 17 June (Eid al-Adha), distributed by Mandviwalla Entertainment.[5]
Reception
The film participated in the Red Sea Film Festival.[6] Dunya News praised it "a visual treat you should not miss."[7] Khaleej Times said it is a good introduction to Pakistan's first superhero.[8] The film was also reviewed by The Express Tribune and DAWN.[9][10]
References
- ^ "'UmroAyyar - A New Beginning' gets thumbs up from Eid moviegoers". ARY News. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Hollywood stars Will Smith, Johnny Depp support Pakistan's 'Umro Ayyar A New Beginning'". Geo News. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Usman Mukhtar on starring in fantasy film, Umro Ayyar – A New Beginning | Instep | thenews.com.pk". The News International. No. 9 June 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Shaikh, Sajeer (April 17, 2024). "Could've never imagined playing Umro Ayyar: Usman Mukhtar". The Express Tribune.
- ^ "What to watch this June: 'UmroAyyar - A New Beginning', 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die', 'A Family Affair'". Business Recorder. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Hollywood icons ignite excitement at Red Sea Film Festival in support of Pakistani cinema". Arab News. Arabnewspk. 6 December 2023.
- ^ Khan, Turyal Azam (24 June 2024). "Umro Ayyar - A visual treat you should not miss".
- ^ Inam, Tamreez. "Review: 'Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning' is a good introduction to Pakistan's first superhero". Khaleej Times.
- ^ Siddiqui, Shafiq ul Hasan (June 29, 2024). "Umro Ayyar review: in making a hit, don't forget the script". The Express Tribune.
- ^ Suhayb, Muhammad (June 29, 2024). "Movie review: Umro Ayyar- A New Beginning". DAWN.COM.