MUMBAI: It is a proud moment for all Indians as the country’s official Oscar selection Last Film Show (Chhelo Show) has finally hit the theaters. The film pays an authentic and soulful tribute to the magic and power of cinema. Selected for the 95th Academy Awards, the film had a ticket price of ₹95 across 95 screens across India last night for the “ultimate film show”! From its world premiere at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival in New York to the 2023 Academy Awards. Established as India’s official entry in the Best International Feature Film category, Last Film Show continues to stand firm in its mission to bring Indian cinema and Indian culture to the world. And now, the audience in India has an opportunity to show their support for the country by watching the film in cinemas near them! This upcoming Gujarati-language drama has already been lauded by big names in the Indian film industry and beyond. Based on director Pan Nalin’s own childhood memories, the film is an emotional story set between food, family and friends. The film is a true celebration of the Indian spirit and deserves a lot of love and support from the audience.
Producers Siddharth Roy Kapur and Dheer Momaya, and director Pan Nalin said in a joint statement, “What started as a mere dream for us has now culminated in a worldwide campaign. We are grateful for the love our film Last Film Show (Chhelo Show) has received as it represents the best of Indian culture, innovation and enterprise. It tells the story of a little boy who overcomes unbelievable odds to make his dream come true – with the film finally releasing in India, we are asking audiences to watch the film with his family in theaters and support our journey. We urge you on as we begin our campaign to represent India at the 2023 Oscars!”
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The Last Film Show is produced by Roy Kapur Films, Jugaad Motion Pictures, Monsoon Films and Chhelo Show LLP. It is being released by Roy Kapur Films in partnership with PVR Pictures across all cinema halls in India.