Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Studios and Stage5 Manufacturing’s “Bun Tikki,” starring veteran Indian actors Shabana Azmi and Zeenat Aman alongside Abhay Deol, has been chosen for a world premiere on the thirty sixth Palm Springs Worldwide Movie Competition in 2025.

The approaching-of-age drama, helmed by first-time characteristic director Faraz Arif Ansari, follows a seven-year-old named Shanu and his single father Sidhant as they navigate household dynamics and identification. The pic marks the second competition outing for the Jio Studios-Stage5 Manufacturing partnership, following “Saali Mohabbat” on the ongoing Worldwide Movie Competition of India (IFFI).

Stage5 Manufacturing, based by designer Manish Malhotra, produced the movie alongside Jio Studios. Malhotra serves as producer with Jyoti Deshpande, Dinesh Malhotra and Marijke deSouza.

The solid is rounded out by Nushrratt Bharuccha and Rohaan Singh. The movie facilities on themes of parenthood and resilience, with Shanu grappling with self-discovery whereas his father offers with grief and societal pressures.

“‘Bun Tikki’ is my love letter to the world – to each youngster, each guardian, and everybody who believes within the transformative energy of affection, empathy, and kindness. I hope it sparks conversations that break boundaries, bridge variations, and remind us of the kinder, happier world we’re all able to creating,” stated Ansari, whose earlier credit embrace the quick movies “Sisak” and “Sheer Qorma.”

Malhotra added: “As a producer, it’s an honor to contribute to a venture that challenges conventions, tells an genuine story and connects with audiences on a common scale. I’m extremely happy with Faraz for bringing this imaginative and prescient to life and eagerly look ahead to how the world embraces this heartfelt movie.”

Deshpande, president of media and content material enterprise at Ambani’s Reliance Industries Restricted (RIL), which operates Jio Studios, stated: “Supporting ‘Bun Tikki’ isn’t just an endorsement of its creative benefit however a celebration of the braveness it takes to share tales that problem and encourage.”

“Bun Tikki” is about to premiere Jan. 5, 2025.