Mumbai, October 19, 2023:Netflix’s ‘The Archies,’ one of the year’s most anticipated films, has released its first song, ‘Sunoh,’ starring Dot (Aditi), Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Mihir Ahuja, Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina, and Yuvraj Menda. Zoya Akhtar’s ‘The Archies’ is a coming-of-age musical that follows the lives of the town’s favourite group of youngsters.
‘Sunoh’ is a song written by Ankur Tewari and The Islanders, lyrically weaved by Javed Akhtar and the young and brilliant Dot, and harmoniously performed by Tejas Menon and Shivam Mahadevan. ‘Sunoh’ immerses viewers in the thrilling world of ‘The Archies,’ introducing the film’s characters.
Legendary Lyricist Javed Akhtar said “Writing ‘Sunoh’ was like unlocking a time capsule of the
1960s’ rock and roll era. It’s a musical experience that bridges the past and present, celebrating the
enduring essence of this iconic period through melody and lyrics. Being a part of ‘The Archies’ has
allowed me to rediscover the magic of an era that has deeply impacted generations.”
Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, said, “With ‘Sunoh’ we wanted to encapsulate the teenage soul of the 60’s.
‘The Archies’ is a celebration of that era. The song had to evoke simplicity, and nostalgia but also a
rebellion and idealism that could resonate with Gen Z today. Ankur and The Islanders are rock n’ roll
boys at heart so they nailed it.
Ankur Tewari said, “The music of ‘The Archies’ is a heartfelt tribute to the timeless rock and roll era,
a sonic journey that captures the spirit of a musical revolution. Through our compositions, The
Islanders and I aimed to resurrect the electric energy and vibrant rhythms of that iconic period,
offering listeners a chance to relive the magic of a musical era that remains etched in the hearts of
generations.”
An exciting ensemble cast spearheaded by the emerging talents of Agastya Nanda, Dot., Khushi
Kapoor, Mihir Ahuja, Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina, and Yuvraj Menda; the adaptation brings ‘The
Archies’ to life. This live-action musical transports viewers on an enchanting journey back to the
captivating era of the 1960s, set in the fictional hill town of Riverdale. The film is produced by Netflix
India, Tiger Baby, Archie Comics and Graphic India.
‘Sunoh’ is now available on all streaming platforms and Sony Music’s YouTube channel.
The Archies will be released worldwide on Netflix only on December 7, 2023.
About Sony Music:
Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company that has on its roster a rich and storied
history of iconic artists like Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Shakira, Mariah Carey and Britney Spears and
today’s superstars like Harry Styles, Camila Cabello, Travis Scott and Khalid, pop sensation AKASA,
new age artists like OAFF-Savera, Talwiinder and South India’s biggest acts like Anirudh, A.R.
Rahman, GV Prakash, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Devi Sri Prasad, Thaman S, Vivek-Mervin, Darbuka Siva
and Ghibran including several decades-long relationships with Dharma Productions, Maddock Films,
Red Chillies Entertainment, Vishesh Films, Madras Talkies, Raaj Kamal Films International. Seven
Screen Studio,The Route, Mythri Movie Makers, Vyjayanthi Movies and SVCC among others. On offer
is a vast catalogue that comprises some of the most important recordings in history spread across
multiple genres, languages, and geographies.
About Netflix:
Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with 221 million paid memberships in
over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide
variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on
any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without
commercials or commitments.
About Archie Comics:
Archie Comics is the leading mass-market comic book publisher in the world and the home to a wide
the array of the most popular humour, action-adventure and superhero characters in entertainment,
including Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica, Reggie, Kevin Keller, Josie and the Pussycats, Sabrina
the Teenage Witch, Afterlife With Archie, the Dark Circle Comics superhero characters (The Black
Hood, The Fox, The Shield, Sam Hill and more), Li’l Jinx and many more.
Archie Comics has sold over
2 billion comics worldwide and are published around the world in a number of languages. In addition
to comics, the Archie Comics characters are spotlighted weekly on The CW’s Riverdale and Katy
Keene TV series and the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and have been featured in
animation, television, film and music. Follow Archie Comics on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,
YouTube, and the Archie Comics Store.
About Tiger Baby:
Helmed by filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, Tiger Baby is a film and web studio that aims
to tell stories that can shape social narratives and inspire viewers to forge a new reality.
Tiger Baby believes that stories have the power to shift consciousness while they entertain. With the
goal of impactful engaging storytelling guiding the studio’s vision and acclaimed projects like Gully
Boy, Made in Heaven, Lust Stories and Ghost Stories are already in its kitty, and Tiger Baby has emerged into
a leading launch platform for a diverse pool of artists who have something fresh to say.
About Graphic India:
GRAPHIC INDIA is a leading character entertainment company focused on creating superheroes,
comics and stories through mobile and digital platforms. Led by media entrepreneur Sharad
Devarajan, Graphic has produced over 200 episodes of animation and developed over a dozen live
action film and TV projects across Hollywood, and Bollywood.
The Company’s characters and animated shows include, “The Legend of Hanuman” which became the number one most-watched streaming show in India upon launch; “Chakra The Invincible” created with Stan Lee (co-creator of Spider-Man, Iron Man and Avengers); “Astra Force,” an award-winning animated series created with iconic actor, Amitabh Bachchan; and “Baahubali The Lost Legends” a 70-episode animated series, created with Arka Mediaworks and based on the most successful film franchise in Indian history.
Graphic believes that India is home to some of the most creative talent in the world, with more than
600 million people under the age of 25 and more than 850 million mobile phone users in the country.
The Company’s mission is to create new enduring stories and heroes that connect global audiences
and ideas through the power of story.
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