The Archies: All You Need To Know About Zoya Akhtar’s Film!

From cast to story and more, here's everything you need to know about Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's film, The Archies.

Zoya Akhtar’s much-anticipated film, “The Archies” will be released on 7th December. The much-awaited film will be released on the OTT platform Netflix. However, before watching the film here’s all you should know about the starkid starrer “The Archies”.

The Archies Story/Plot

The Archies is a musical drama set in the 1960s directed by Zoya Akhtar. The film will be an Indian adaptation of Archie Comics, based on the teenagers of Riverdale, reimagining Riverdale as a cozy hill station in 1960s India. The story features Archie and his gang as they struggle and fight to protect Riverdale from being destroyed and reconstructed.

The Archies Cast

Suhana Khan As Veronica Lodge

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan will be making her Bollywood debut with The Archies. Suhana Khan will be seen playing the role of Veronica Lodge the richest and sassiest girl in Riverdale.

Agastya Nanda As Archie Andrews

Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda will also mark his Bollywood debut with The Archies. Shweta Bachchan’s son Agastya will be seen playing the role of the teenage Casanova, Archie Andrews who has a crush on both Veronica and Betty.

Khushi Kapoor As Betty Cooper

Sridevi and Boney Kapoor’s youngest daughter Khushi Kapoor will also be making her Bollywood debut with Zoya Akhtar’s film. Khushi Kapoor will be seen playing the role of Betty Cooper in the film.

Vedang Raina as Reggie Mantle

Actor Vedang Raina will also make his Bollywood debut with the film. Vedang Raina will be seen essaying the role of Reggie Mantle in the film, who will be seen having a secret crush on Veronica (played by Suhana Khan).

Mihir Ahuja as Jughead Jones

Actor Mihir Ahuja who had previously appeared in films like Super 30, Dhaakad, and others will be seen playing the role of Jughead Jones also the closest friend of Archie in Zoya Akhtar’s film.

Aditi Dot as Ethel Muggs

Aditi Dot will be seen playing the role of the hairstylist, Ethel Muggs. Ethel Muggs is a simple girl who has a crush on Jughead Jones.

Yuvraj Menda as Dilton Doiley

Last but not least, Yuvraj Menda will be seen playing the role of the smart and fashionable boy, Dilton Doiley

When & Where To Watch The Archies

The Archies will be released on Netflix on 7th December.

The Archies Trailer

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