Adil Hussain, Neha Dhupia’s Lionel Messi Fan Drama ’52 Blue’ to Open London Indian Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety • 5/7/2026
Summary
“52 Blue,” a coming-of-age drama directed by Ali El Arabi, will open the 17th London Indian Film Festival with its European premiere at BFI Southbank on July 9. The film follows a sheltered young man's journey from Kerala to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in pursuit of his childhood idol, Lionel Messi.
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