Updated On: 23 February, 2025 03:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Zoya Akhtar`s The Archies, a coming-of-age musical, follows the lives of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Ethel, and Dilton who take audiences to the fictional hilly town of Riverdale

Zoya Akhtar, The Archies cast Pic/AFP, Instagram
Bollywood filmmaker Zoya Akhtar appeared on the podcast Game Changers hosted by trade analyst Komal Nahta. The series, with its esteemed and intriguing guests from the entertainment world, offers a plethora of engaging conversations, bringing to light many fascinating facts and unheard stories from audiences` favorite celebrities and talents. In the latest episode, Zoya shared insights on what went down after The Archies’ failure.
Zoya Akhtar shared, “It wasn’t like anybody was kind to me because the film was released on OTT. If it had been a theatrical release, the film would have been slightly different. At that time you feel terrible and responsible, but then I did my best.”