Prime Video will premiere the young-adult romantic comedy “Don’t Be Shy” globally on Sept. 25, according to an announcement from Amazon MGM Studios India. Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, the coming-of-age feature is produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under their banner Eternal Sunshine Productions, with Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani serving as co-producers.
Global Release Details and Platform Availability
The feature will stream exclusively on Prime Video starting Sept. 25, according to release details provided by the platform. Viewers across India and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide will be able to watch the film in Hindi with English subtitles, as confirmed by Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals for Prime Video (SVOD) and Amazon MGM Studios India.
Madhok described the project as one of the platform’s most cherished films in an official statement, noting the team’s enthusiasm for the global streaming rollout.
Cast and Character Dynamics
“Don’t Be Shy” introduces four newcomers to feature films—Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora, and Piyush Khati—who headline the cast, according to production disclosures.
The ensemble cast also features veteran actors Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia, and Anju Alva Naik in pivotal supporting roles, rounding out a story centered on friendship, first love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.
Did you know? Eternal Sunshine Productions was founded in 2021 by actor Alia Bhatt and author Shaheen Bhatt, whose debut feature “Darlings” released in August 2022.
Production Background and Eternal Sunshine Slate
Eternal Sunshine Productions was established in 2021 by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt.
In a joint statement provided by Prime Video, the co-founders stated that the film captures the honest realities of youth, including formative friendships and first loves. The studio’s previous credits include the feature “Darlings,” the Prime Video series “Poacher” from director Richie Mehta, and the action-adventure film “Jigra,” which was co-produced with Dharma Productions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the release date for “Don’t Be Shy”?
The film premieres globally on Prime Video on Sept. 25, according to Amazon MGM Studios India.
Who directed and wrote the film?
Sreeti Mukerji wrote and directed the coming-of-age project.
Which actors star in the leading roles?
The movie introduces four newcomers—Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora, and Piyush Khati—alongside supporting cast members Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia, and Anju Alva Naik.
Which production company made the movie?
Eternal Sunshine Productions produced the film, with Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt serving as producers and Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani as co-producers.
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