Updated On: 23 January, 2025 02:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
After a successful run at film festivals, actor Boman Irani`s debut directorial The Mehta Boys is set to hit the streaming platform Amazon Prime Video.

Boman Irani
Prime Video announced February 7 as the premiere date for its critically acclaimed upcoming Original movie The Mehta Boys. Produced by Boman Irani, Danesh Irani, Vikesh Bhutani, and Shujaat Saudagar under the banner of Irani Movietone LLP in association with Chalkboard Entertainment LLP, The Mehta Boys is directed by Boman Irani who has also co-written the film alongside Academy Award winner Alex Dinelaris. Exploring the intricacies of family dynamics interwoven with complexities of a father-son relationship, the Original movie is brought to life by a superbly talented cast that includes Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry, and Puja Sarup in lead roles.
The Mehta Boys follows the story of a father and son, at odds with each other, who are unexpectedly compelled to spend 48 hours together. The film follows their tumultuous journey and offers a nuanced exploration of the complexities often inherent in a father-son relationship. The Mehta Boys had its global premiere at the prestigious 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) held in September 2024, winning the Best Feature Film Award at the festival followed by a Best Actor win for Boman Irani at the International Film Festival of South Asia in Toronto held in October 2024. The movie made its Asia debut at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa in November 2024 and also opened the Indian Film Festival Berlin in January 2025.