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Indian American Vishy Ayyar's Film American Warrior Priemiered in Chicago
Based on Ayyar's own life, the film follows Jai, a reserved janitor at Marcella's Gym, who uses his sudden social media fame to fuel a personal comeback.
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Avatans Kumar - Mon, 01, Sep 2025
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Poster of the film. / Gitesh Pandya
The Matrix Club in Naperville, IL, hosted an exclusive Red Carpet event for the VIP Premier screening of the thrilling movie American Warrior, adding a touch of privilege to the audience's experience.
American Warrior is an inspiring film written and directed by Gustavo Martin, with co-writers Matt Anthony and Vishwanath 'Vishy' Ayyar. In their debut feature, they explore the transformative power of unexpected fame.
Based on Ayyar's own life, the film follows Jai, a reserved janitor at Marcella's Gym, who uses his sudden social media fame to fuel a personal comeback, inviting the audience to empathize with his journey.
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The film boasts a diverse cast and crew, including members with (Indian) subcontinental heritage, such as the Three Idiots fame Omi Vaidya.
The film had its world premiere at the Santa Fe Film Festival in April 2024, and later made its Asia debut at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at Goa in November 2024.
The production team includes executive producers Joseph Lanius, Chaitra Vedullapalli, Neal Patel, and Swetha Pakala, with producers Naveen A. Chathapuram, Rashaana Shah, and Cristy Coors Beasley.
The film has been screened at several international film festivals, including the Buenos Aires International Film Festival and the San Antonio Film Festival.
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