Girls Will Be Girls: Richa-Ali’s coming-of-age drama to premiere on Prime Video

Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha’s Girls Will Be Girls is all set to stream on Prime Video on December 18. An Indo-French joint production, this highly acclaimed and globally celebrated young adult drama has been produced under the banner of Pushing Buttons Studio, Dolce Vita Films and Crawling Angle Films by Richa Chadha, Claire Chassagne and Shuchi Talati with Ali Fazal as the executive producer.
The film that takes the viewers on a rollercoaster of dreams, aspirations and emotional conflicts, is Richa and Ali’s maiden production. It marks the feature film directorial debut of writer Shuchi Talati and also introduces debutants Preeti Panigrahi and Kesav Binoy Kiron in lead roles.
Girls Will Be Girls explores the challenges of adolescence and societal pressures through the story of 18-year-old Mira. The film follows her journey of rebellion and emotional struggles, intertwined with her mother’s own incomplete coming-of-age experiences.
Other than the release date, the makers also dropped the trailer on social media that offering a visually captivating glimpse into what promises to be a cinematic gem. The film captivates viewers from the very beginning, offering a rollercoaster journey through Mira’s perspective. With its engaging storytelling and memorable characters, it leaves a lasting impact, making it a must-watch.
Watch the trailer here:

Richa Chadha, the co-producer of the film, shared, “Girls Will Be Girls is a film that captures the raw and authentic experiences of young adults, reflecting the rebellious spirit of adolescence while exploring the challenges of adulting, where inter-generational conflicts and struggle for independence are common. We are thrilled that the universal theme of our dream project has resonated with audiences worldwide, earning international acclaim and recognition at some of the most prominent film festivals. With the film now set for an exclusive digital launch on Prime Video in India, we are excited for it to reach the audiences across the country who may see echoes of their own journeys in Mira’s story.”
Ali Fazal, the executive producer of the film, added, “Girls Will Be Girls is incredibly special to Richa and me because it’s our first project as producers. A lot of heart, passion, and hard work have gone into bringing this vision to life, making it a journey of immense learning and growth. The phenomenal response from international audiences has been highly motivating, encouraging us to continue pursuing our passion for delivering distinctive narratives. Having this film release exclusively on Prime Video, which feels like a second home for both of us as actors, makes this project even more special.”
Girls Will Be Girls had a world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, where it won two awards across, one of which was the top honour, The Audience Award in the World Cinema Dramatic Category.
The film also won a Special Jury Award for Acting at Sundance, the Grand Jury Prize at the Indian Film Festival in Los Angeles, Best Film at the Jakarta International Festival and Biarritz Film Festival, and the Transilvania Trophy for Best Film at the Transilvania International Film Festival.