Va Va Voom from The Archies out. A lively new song from Zoya Akhtar's upcoming film, "The Archies," has been released, and it's a joyful dance number featuring the film's leading actors, including Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Dot., Mihir Ahuja, Vedang Raina, and Yuvraj Menda, all reveling in the vibrant atmosphere of a fair. The music video also showcases Agastya Nanda performing a floor slide reminiscent of "Main Hoon Na" and executing a gravity-defying 360-degree flip with Suhana in a captivating dance sequence.
The song commences with Agastya strumming a guitar at a lively party, infusing the atmosphere with his magnetic presence and showcasing some dynamic dance moves while holding a microphone stand. Soon, Suhana and Khushi, both dressed in knee-length outfits, join in the exuberant dance, forming a vivacious ensemble. In an ode to Shah Rukh Khan's iconic floor slide from "Main Hoon Na," Agastya executes a stylish slide to position himself in front of the two girls, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
This captivating song, enriched with vibrant energy, is penned by the prolific lyricist Javed Akhtar and composed by the talented Shankar Ehsaan Loy. Tejas, along with a chorus comprising Chelsea Das, Kiara Alemao, Zoe Siddharth, Aryaman Singh, Brendan Alphonso, Urgen Yolmo, Shaurya Singh, Simran Duggal, and Kenishaa Francis, delivers an electrifying performance.
Director Zoya Akhtar, in her Instagram post, exclaims, "You are just so Va Va Voom! #VaVaVoom Out Now." The post garnered admiration from Agastya's mother, Shweta Bachchan, who reacted with a simple "wow." Fans and viewers lauded the impeccable dancing skills, with one remarking, "Wow! What amazing dancing!" Another complimented the remarkable flip executed by Agastya, stating, "Boy - that flip." A viewer expressed, "Wow, acting is in their genes—amazing."
On YouTube, the song received predominantly positive comments, with viewers describing it as a tune that touches the heart and praising the trio of Zoya Akhtar, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, and Javed Akhtar for their masterful composition.
"The Archies" is a coming-of-age musical directed by Zoya Akhtar, following the lives of seven friends in the fictional hilly town of Riverdale. In this Indian adaptation of the beloved comics, the talented cast includes Dot as Ethel Muggs, Agastya Nanda as the charming Archie Andrews, Khushi Kapoor as Betty Cooper, Mihir Ahuja as the perpetually hungry Jughead Jones, Suhana Khan as Veronica Lodge, Vedang Raina as the heartthrob Reggie Mantle, and Yuvraj Menda as Dilton Doiley. The film explores themes of friendship, freedom, love, heartbreak, and rebellion. It is set to premiere on Netflix on December 7.