Zoya Akhtar said she felt responsible for the backlash directed at the debutants of ‘The Archies’ She added that she felt bad about the negative attention the young actors received because they had trusted her throughout the filmmaking process. Khushi Kapoor, in an earlier interview with The Indian Express, had spoken about the film’s reception. She mentioned that if anything could be changed, it would be the way the film was marketed. The film was officially released on Netflix on November 22, 2023. Despite facing criticism from some viewers, it found an appreciative audience among younger fans. The viewers who truly enjoyed the film were mostly under the age of 16, and she felt that not every film needed to cater to all audiences. The Archies also featured Mihir Ahuja, Dot, Vedang Raina, and Yuvraj Menda. It was directed by Zoya Aktar and released in 2023 on Netflix, with a release date of November 22.
