Disney+ Hotstar's Hip-Hop Musical Comedy, 'World's Best' to stream on June 23

Streaming platform, Disney+ Hotstar announced its new original movie "World's Best", that is all set to release on June 23 on the platform.

Helmed by Roshan Sethi, the movie features Utkarsh Ambudkar, the Indian-American actor in the lead role.  The actor who is well-known for movies and shows such as "Free Guy", "The Mindy Project" and "Never Have I Ever". He has co-executive produced and co-written the the film's story along with Jamie King. Ambudkar has collaborated with Charlie Wilder to write original songs for the movie.

Alongside Utkarsh Ambudkar, the movie also features Manny Magnus, Punam Patel, Jake Choi, Piper Wallace, Kayla Njeri, Max Malas, Dorian Giordano, Kathryn Greenwood, Doug E. Fresh and Christopher Jackson, a press release stated.

“World's Best" showcases the journey of a 12-year-old mathematics genius, Prem Patel (Magnus) as he navigates the tumultuous hardships of adolescence during which he discovers that his recently deceased father was a famous rapper. He immediately decides to pursue a career, as a rap superstar.

"While his actions may appear reckless and the quickest way for him to lose everything, Prem, empowered by imaginative hip-hop music-fuelled fantasies where he performs with his father (Ambudkar), is determined to find out if hip-hop truly is in his DNA. As his father always used to say, 'the world's best never rests'," read the official plotline.

"World's Best" is produced by Thomas Kail who is also best known for directing the Broadway hit “Hamilton”, and Kate Sullivan. Terry Gould serves as an executive producer.

Source: PTI