‘The Archies’: Zoya Akhtar, Suhana Khan’s film’s teaser gets trolled; Twitterati call it ‘The Multiverse Of Nepotism’ – Times of India

Days after the teaser dropped, comments and fan reactions are still pouring in on social media with many sharing their honest opinions about the upcoming film. The film that provides a launchpad for three star kids, is touted to be an adaptation of the famous comic books, but with a ‘desi’ twist.

Although Bollywood stars have been singing praise of the teaser and sharing their excitement about the upcoming flick, a certain section of Indian netizens seemed unimpressed. While the topic of ‘nepotism’ came back in discussion, others couldn’t seem to connect the dots and wondered about the relatability of the film.

“Archies for Americans is relatable to all small town teenager, but here he gets the treatment of an urban elite class chap who doesn’t look and dress like 99.9% Indians In an adaptation it’s not enough to cast indians you have to make them feel like one too,” a Twitter user commented.

Another said, “I love @iamsrk but this series with Indian kids playing as Europeans in 80s is the most disconnected show ever planned. Zero interest raised . It’s like few American kids playing Malgudi days with Hawai backdrop!”

“How does it look like an Indian adaptation ..where does Indians used to wear these kind off dresses eat burger, pizza, doughnuts When u tell Indian adaptation it should make u feel on screen also,” said another.

Another added, “#TheArchies from @NetflixIndia looks like a bunch of kids who actually have never read Archies.”

There were also those who stood up for the film and its actors saying, “People on twitter must stop whining about nepo kids everytime a movie comes out. If you don’t like it, don’t watch it. Latest is the #Archies series on #netflixindia. Cringe is them saying it doesn’t capture the ‘real India’. BC must everything be a gangs of wasseypur rip off?!”

Archies for Americans is relatable to all small town teenager, but here he gets the treatment of an urban elite cla… https://t.co/IC0sTujMQ1

— Suchanshu Vats (@SuchanshuV) 1652515666000

I love @iamsrk but this series with Indian kids playing as Europeans in 80s is the most disconnected show ever plan… https://t.co/8CCxxwQOLf

— Insignificant Man (@srvnsrju) 1652582558000

How does it look like an Indian adaptation ..where does Indians used to wear these kind off dresses eat burger ,pi… https://t.co/T8ISY8HqHs

— Monster ️ ⚔️ (@Sushi38593320) 1652517219000

Meanwhile, there were those who revived the nepotism debate. Reacting to the film’s poster, a Twitter user said, “It should be called ‘THE MULTIVERSE OF NEPOTISM'”

It should be called “THE MULTIVERSE OF NEPOTISM”#Nepotism #Netflix #Archies https://t.co/ov63lJcHZ1

— MenOfCricket (@MenOfCricket) 1652539123000

how did they manage to find 7 nepo kids who are the same shade of iced latte!!? #Archies https://t.co/3O5kLACnHs

— Anmol (@fizzytweet_) 1652721369000

There is a reason why their last names are in Bold. https://t.co/waZFGD4m5a

— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) 1652512772000

Another added, “#TheArchies from @NetflixIndia looks like a bunch of kids who actually have never read Archies.”

There were also those who stood up for the film and its actors saying, “People on twitter must stop whining about nepo kids everytime a movie comes out. If you don’t like it, don’t watch it. Latest is the #Archies series on #netflixindia. Cringe is them saying it doesn’t capture the ‘real India’. BC must everything be a gangs of wasseypur rip off?!”

People on twitter must stop whining about nepo kids everytime a movie comes out. If you don’t like it, don’t watch… https://t.co/pDPxaMCSHf

— counting chief (@interrank) 1652526546000

The Archies is an official adaption comic book series of the same name which follows the lives of four friends — Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge and Jughead Jones, all navigating through teenage life. Although there are people who are finding the project interesting, there are people who are questioning the need for such a film.

‘The Archies’ will be released in 2023.