Netflix has dropped a fresh teaser for “The Archies,” a live-action musical that doubles as a coming-of-age story, set against the backdrop of 1960s India, and centered around the youthful denizens of Riverdale.

“The Archies” is a cinematic rendition of the beloved Archie comics, which hold a special place in the hearts of fans across the Indian subcontinent.

Unveiled during Netflix’s Tudum fan extravaganza, the teaser transports the audience to 1964 Riverdale. The locale is introduced through a railway sign labeling it as a “hill station” – a term with colonial roots, used to denote a settlement situated at an altitude higher than the adjacent plains. A quintessential feature of these hill stations is the charming mountain railway services, operating on narrow-gauge tracks and affectionately termed “toy trains” in India. The teaser captures the essence of this era and setting, commencing with a picturesque shot of a quaint train chugging into the Riverdale station.

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Upon arrival in the charming town, the teaser provides a glimpse of the legendary Pop Tate’s – the soda shop that serves as a regular haunt for Archie and his friends. After teasing the audience with the promise of rock ‘n roll, the teaser erupts into a kaleidoscope of exuberant teenagers reveling in the moment.

The film boasts a youthful ensemble including Mihir Ahuja, Dot, Yuvraj Menda, and Vedang Raina. Notably, it also marks the cinematic debut of progenies from Bollywood’s royal lineage: Khushi Kapoor, daughter of the late, celebrated actor Sridevi and esteemed producer Boney Kapoor, as well as sibling to Janhvi Kapoor; Suhana Khan, the daughter of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan; and Agastya Nanda, the scion of the illustrious acting duo, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.