Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning
| Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Azfar Jafri |
| Written by | Atif Siddique |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Riki Butland |
| Edited by | Mitesh Soni |
Production company | VR Chili Production
Jubilant Studio (VFX studio) |
| Distributed by | Mandviwalla Entertainment |
Release date | 17 June 2024 |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
| Box office | 6.5 Crore |
Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning is a 2024 Pakistani Urdu-language science fantasy action film film directed by Azfar Jafri and written by Atif Siddique. The film is based on the character of the classical Persian fictional character "Umro Ayyar".[1]
The film premiered on 13 June in Lahore,[2] and it released in theaters on 17 June 2024 (Eid al-Adha) in Pakistan.[3]
Synopsis[change | change source]
As the legend unfolds, the imminent threat posed by the Laqqa clan looms large. These adversaries seek to unleash a powerful demon during an upcoming lunar eclipse, threatening to plunge the world into chaos. Amar, a professor, armed with newfound abilities, becomes humanity's last hope against this malevolent force. Legend becomes myth, myth becomes story, and after centuries, the legend awakens once more.
Cast[change | change source]
- Usman Mukhtar as Amar, the last descendent of the Ayyars.
- Faran Tahir as Laqqa, the main antagonist who wants to unleash chaos in the world by releasing dark jinns.
- Sanam Saeed as Meena, a warrior of the Ayyars
- Ali Kazmi as Maaz, a warrior of the Ayyars.
- Hamza Ali Abbasi as Umro Ayyar
- Simi Raheal as Farhana
- Sana Fakhar as Cheena Bai, a warrior of the Ayyars.
- Manzar Sehbai as Guru, Meena’s Father.
- Daniyal Raheel as Babar
- Salmaan Shaukat as Azam, a warrior of the Ayyars.
- Osama Karamat
- Uloomi Karim
Production[change | change source]
On November 17, 2021, the production company VR Chili Production announced the Umro Ayyar film in development by uploading the official title reveal video to their YouTube channel.[4] Azfar Jafri founded a talented VFX team in Islamabad and hired well-known Pakistani actors.[5] Basically, the idea of the film was to produce a fantasy film based on a local classical novel Hamzanama's character, Umro Ayyar.[6] The team represented the film at WonderCon by launching their trailer in March 2024.[7] The production of the film completed at the start of 2024.
Release[change | change source]
The film released in cinemas on 17 June 2024 in all of Pakistan.[8]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Desk, Entertainment (17 June 2023). "Everything we know about 'Umro Ayyar – A New Beginning'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ↑ "Umro Ayyar' premier show wins hearts at Lahore cinema". Pakistan Observer. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ↑ "https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/22-Apr-2023/umroayyar-a-new-beginning-new-magic-movie-set-to-release-soon". Daily Pakistan. 22 April 2023.
{{cite news}}: External link in|title= - ↑ "UmroAyyar - A New Beginning || عمروعیار || Official Title Reveal". YouTube. 16 November 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ↑ "Sanam Saeed drops BTS shots from her upcoming movie 'Umro Ayyar'". Daily Jang. 2 June 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ↑ "Hollywood stars Will Smith, Johnny Depp support Pakistan's 'Umro Ayyar A New Beginning'". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ↑ "Trailer of 'Umro Ayyar – A New Beginning' to be launched at Comic-Con event". 28 March 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ↑ "Pakistani film 'Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning' out on Eid". Asian Image. 11 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.