EXCLUSIVE: Recently launched American distributor Aura entertainment has acquired Do thisa comedy of sex education produced, co-written by and with Lilly Singh (MUPPETS CHAOS), in its first role as a first feature film. The film, which was presented at first at the SXSW Film Festival from last year, will open its theaters across the country on September 19.
Directed by Sara Zandieh (A simple wedding) of his script written with Singh and Neel Patel, Do this Follows Maya (Singh), a 30 -year software engineer from a conservative Indian family who, Moonlights as a secondary school substitute, while working on an application focused on adolescents. When she is unexpectedly assigned to teach sex education – although she has never had sex herself – chaos and comedy follow.
In a declaration on the deadline for acquisition, Singh said: “I have always wanted to tell stories that break the limits and bring joy. Do this Make both. We laughed at our asses by doing so, and I can’t wait for the public to see a comedy that puts brown girls, difficult moments and cultural taboos in front and center. “”
Unicorn Island Productions of Singh has developed the project with a probable history, also calling for Camelback Productions, which funded and co -produced. The producers understood Anthony Bregman (In height), Erica Matlin (Half), Singh, Polly Auritt (The kingdom), and Anita Verma-Lallian, under Story Problem, Unicorn Island Productions and Camelback Productions. The cast also includes Sonia Dhillon-Tully, Sabrina Jalees, Ana Gasteyer, Stephanie Beatriz, Mary Holland, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Trevor Salter.
“”Do this is exactly the kind of fresh and authentic comedy that defines our slate, “said Aura CEO Marc Goldberg.” It’s extremely funny, positive about sex and refreshing. Lilly Singh shines as a filmmaker and performer, cementing as one of the most exciting voices of cinematographic comedy today. »»
We were First to report During the launch of May of Aura Entertainment, a distributor focused on the features commercially oriented towards theater and digital, which is supported by Capstone Studios, Signature Entertainment and Asceng Media Group. Scheduled for 10-15 films per year, the company has already acquired 14 for its slate 2025-2026. Soon they will also publish the comedy of a paramedical friend Code 3 With Rainn Wilson, Lil Rel Howery and Aimee Carrero (September 12), operate it Dave Bautista Trapper (November 14), and the family film K-POPS! D’Anderson .PAAK (January 2026).