Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning
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]
| Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Azfar Jafri |
| Written by | Atif Siddique |
| Produced by | Huma Jamil Babar Jay Khan |
| 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 | 11 crore |
The film premiered on 13 June in Lahore,[2] and it released in theaters on 17 June 2024 (Eid al-Adha) in Pakistan.[3] The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics for its direction, performances, action sequences, and visual effects but criticism on underdeveloped characters and the screenplay.[4]
Synopsis
changeAs 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- Usman Mukhtar as Amar, the last descendent of the Ayyars.
- Ruman Ali as young Amar
- Hamza Ali Abbasi as Umro Ayyar
- Faran Tahir as Laqqa, the main antagonist who wants to unleash chaos in the world by releasing dark jinns.
- Sana Fakhar as Cheena Bai, an accomplice of Laqqa's.
- Daniyal Raheel as Babar, a former Ayyar turned enemy.
- Sanam Saeed as Meena, a warrior of the Ayyars
- Ali Kazmi as Maaz, a warrior of the Ayyars.
- Seemi Raheal as Farhana, Amar's aunt.
- Manzar Sehbai as Guru, Meena’s father and the current leader of the Ayyars.
- Salmaan Shaukat as Azam, a warrior of the Ayyars.
- Asad Chaudhry as Safeer, a rookie warrior of the Ayyars.
- Osama Karamat as Shayan, a warrior of the Ayyars.
- Uloomi Karim as a warrior of the Ayyars.
Production
changeOn 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.[5] Azfar Jafri founded a talented VFX team in Islamabad and hired well-known Pakistani actors.[6] Basically, the idea of the film was to produce a fantasy film based on a local classical novel Hamzanama's character, Umro Ayyar.[7] The team represented the film at WonderCon by launching their trailer in March 2024.[8] The production of the film completed at the start of 2024.
Release
changeThe film released in cinemas on 17 June 2024 in all of Pakistan.[9]
References
change- ↑ "Everything we know about 'Umro Ayyar – A New Beginning'". The Express Tribune. 17 June 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ↑ "Umro Ayyar' premier show wins hearts at Lahore cinema". Pakistan Observer. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ↑ "Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning Set To Release Soon". Daily Pakistan. 22 April 2023.
- ↑ "Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning' is a good introduction to Pakistan's first superhero". Khaleej Times. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ↑ "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.