We had earlier reported about Imtiaz Ali collaborating with Maheveer Jains for a youthful entertainer. On Friday, the makers unveiled the first look of their film, titled Side Heroes.

Directed by Ssanjay tripaathy, Side Heroes features Aparshakti Khurana, Varun Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee in the lead roles. The poster features a top angle shot of the three actors sitting on the roof top, looking over their small town that sprawls in front of them.  Written by Siddarth Sen and Pankaj Matta, the film, billed as a heartfelt ode to friendship, nostalgia, and rediscovering joy, tells the poignant yet comical story of three childhood friends who reconnect at a reunion after years of distance and rediscover the true meaning of happiness, exploring themes of dreams, love, memories, and life.

Side Heroes has been tentatively set for Friendship Day release in 2027, on August 1.

The film is presented by Lyca Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films in association with Window Seat, and backed by Imtiaz Ali, Mahaveer Jain, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and Reeyan Shah. Previously in a joint statement, Jain and Lamba had said, “We related to the tale of three friends looking back at their life during a reunion, told through the filter of humor and emotions. It’s just the kind of film that excites all of us. We are looking forward to this journey with the amazingly talented cast and crew."

More details about the primary cast and crew are yet to be announced. 

Ssanjay Tripaathy has previously directed Binny and Family (2024) among others. Writer duo Siddharth and Pankaj have previously collaborated on Janhvi Kapoor starrer Good Luck Jerry (2022), which was directed by Siddharth.