Draft:Leech (film)

Leech is an upcoming Pakistani Urdu language psychological crime thriller film it is directed by M. Shahzad Malik and written by Tanveer Ahmad. Produced by Mahsam Raza and Naveed Raza under the banner of Glamora Films. The lead roles of the film are played Naveed Raza and Mahsam Raza along with Rashid Farooqui, Kinza Malik, Asfandyar, Shahzad Ali Khan, Mehboob Sultan, Faisal Naqvi, Adeela Khan, Zafar Khichi and others.

Cast

 * Naveed Raza
 * Mahsam Raza
 * Rashid Farooqi
 * Kinza Malik
 * Asfandyar
 * Shahzad Ali Khan
 * Mehboob Sultan
 * Faisal Naqvi
 * Adeela Khan
 * Faheema Awan
 * Zafar Khichi

Music
The music score of the film are managing by Shahbaz Khan of Azal band.

Production
The director of this film is M Shahzad Malik and the screenplay of this movie is written by Tanveer Ahmed. The film was produced by Mahsam Raja and Naveed Raja, both of whom acted in the best part of the film and Anam Raja is the executive producer.

Reception
Iqra Siddiqui of Sunday praised for this film and wrote that "The storyline brilliantly addresses issues of justice, corruption, and the conflict between good and evil. Every scene is meticulously executed to keep audiences intrigued and guessing, guaranteeing a remarkable cinematic experience". H! Pakistan wroted about this film "The film takes the audience through a psychological thriller, using the conflict between nature and urban living as its backdrop. It serves as a stark reminder of the damage caused by our pursuit of modern comforts and the long-term costs of our choices on the planet. It highlights how greed drives our decisions and the potentially irreversible losses we face". Buraera Ahsen of Fuchsia Magazine praised for this film and wrote that "The trailer for the film also showcases powerful performances by some of the finest veteran actors in the industry. The movie is set to take us through the events that will demystify this complex, leadless, and challenging case". Moeeza Arshad of Hum TV praised for the first look of the film and wrote that "The highly anticipated first look of the suspense thriller "Leech" has been unveiled, marking a distinctive milestone in Pakistani cinema".

Release
The film was premiered on 28 June 2024 at The Writers Guild of America in Los Angeles, America and the film will release in cinemas worldwide on 9 August 2024.