Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal scored a major victory when their second home production, The Underbug, was well received at the Slamdance Film Festival in Los Angeles. The movie, which was produced by Pushing Buttons Studios, was accepted into this festival for independent movies and received overwhelmingly positive reviews from both reviewers and viewers.
Ali and Hussain Dalal play the leading characters in the film, which is directed by Shujaat Saudagar. In late 2020, the movie was filmed while there were lockdowns. In a bungalow located somewhere in the interior of Maharashtra, the movie was extensively filmed. The plot of this psychological thriller centres on two characters who seek safety in an abandoned home. Since The Underbug was their debut psychological horror film, it already had great potential. As a result, it contributed to the cult status of South Asian films in the same genre among a wider audience.
Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal:
Richa Chadha says, “The movie had a positive reception. And as its makers, Ali and I were present to see it. For us, it was a particularly proud moment since it represented Indian cinema on such a significant international stage. The global audience for Indian movies is expanding, making this a fantastic time to be a movie fan. The films in this genre can be fairly tricky because they cater to a very specific clientele. But the fact that they had such a great reception kind of says it all.”
According to Ali, “I have not only acted in the film but also produced it. Therefore, I am not just physically but also emotionally associated with the project. And witnessing such a response is very pleasant. The production of the movie was fraught with confusion and stress. Due to the fact that it was the film’s first showing and the initial reviews were favourable. It also came with additional duties.”
Vikesh Bhutani, Shujaat Saudagar, and Aman Mann produced the film, which was written by Shujaat Saudagar, Abbas Dalal, and Hussain Dalal. Shaunak Sen, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Abbas Dalal, and Hussain Dalal serve as executive producers. Read on to know more about the couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal here.
