Boman Irani’s Directorial Debut ‘The Mehta Boys’ Starring Avinash Tiwary Gets Its OTT Release Date

Boman Irani, the veteran actor known for his diverse roles in Bollywood, is all set to step behind the camera with his directorial debut, The Mehta Boys. After its successful global premiere at the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) in September 2024, the film is now gearing up for its OTT release. Fans can look forward to watching this heartfelt family drama on Prime Video starting February 7, 2025.

Prime Video revealed the release date in an Instagram post on Thursday, sharing the film's poster with the caption, “48 hours ? 2 people 👥 1 epic story #TheMehtaBoysOnPrime, Feb 7.” The announcement has generated a wave of excitement across social media, with fans expressing their eagerness to witness Boman Irani’s directorial debut. Comments like "This is going to be amazing!" and "So excited for this!" flooded the post, signaling strong anticipation from audiences.

The Mehta Boys stars Boman Irani alongside Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry, and Puja Sarup in key roles. The film explores the evolving relationship between a father and son who, despite being at odds with each other, are forced to spend 48 hours together. This emotional journey of reconciling differences has struck a chord with audiences, with the film receiving widespread acclaim for its powerful storytelling and performances.

The film has already made a mark in the global festival circuit, winning the Best Feature Film Award at CSAFF and earning Boman Irani the Best Actor award at the International Film Festival of South Asia in Toronto in October 2024. It also had its Asia premiere at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa in November 2024, and recently opened the Indian Film Festival Berlin in January 2025.

Speaking about The Mehta Boys, Boman Irani shared, "Bringing this film to life has been an immensely rewarding journey. As an actor, I’ve always been drawn to powerful storytelling, and this film gave me the opportunity to explore a new creative path as a filmmaker. The parent-child relationship is raw, relatable, and deeply human, making this story incredibly special to me."

With a blend of emotion, family dynamics, and human connection, The Mehta Boys promises to be a must-watch when it releases on Prime Video on February 7, 2025.