AFA Productions’ hotly-anticipated debut feature film Apnas, will be released in cinemas on 20 March 2026, following its official trailer surpassing 2.1 million views and sparking a major online buzz.
Set to open in cinemas nationwide, Apnas tells a contemporary story rooted in British Pakistani life, delving into family loyalty, personal ambition and moral responsibility – themes that have already captured audiences’ attention well ahead of its official release. UK and Ireland theatrical distribution rights have been acquired by Munro Film.
The film features an ensemble cast including Asim Ashraf, James Greaney, Nitin Ganatra, Rehan Sheikh, Mollie Winnard, Ash Tandon and Haiesha Mistry. At its centre are two Pakistani cousins whose lives become increasingly entangled with the criminal underworld, placing them in situations where survival, ethics and obligation are constantly in conflict.
As the story unfolds, Apnas presents a nuanced exploration of organised crime set against the backdrop of Manchester, amidst family expectations and social pressures. Balancing suspense with emotional depth, the film delivers a grounded narrative shaped by realism and character-driven storytelling.
The film is accompanied by an original soundtrack featuring a range of talented artists, including lead actor Asim Ashraf, known as Ceazaa, Metz & Trix, Joga Jeezy and Hukz, with notable features from acclaimed UK performers Wiley and Sneakbo. The music blends contemporary urban sounds with dynamic beats, enhancing the film’s atmosphere and supporting its emotional and narrative character arcs.
Fiaz Ashraf, CEO of AFA Productions, commented: “Apnas represents a hugely important step for us as a production company. After years of building an audience online, bringing this story to the big screen has always been the ambition. There has been a real sense of anticipation around this film, and we’re excited for audiences to finally experience a powerful, character-driven story about family, loyalty and the choices that define us.”
Partnering with Munro Film for the UK and Ireland theatrical release ensures Apnas will reach audiences nationwide, supported by a distributor with a strong reputation for championing independent cinema.
Apnas is produced by Fiaz Ashraf and Nadia Jaynes, and co-directed by leading industry professionals Ashley Chin and Darren R.L. Gordon. Ashley, a highly-acclaimed actor and film director, began his prolific acting career in 1999 in the BBC film ‘Storm Damage’, and has held roles in other major productions including ‘The Fixer’, ‘Law & Order’, ‘Starred Up’ and ‘Fedz’. Darren is an eminent director, agent and acting coach, with extensive industry experience supporting high-profile clients and industry specialists.
To view the trailer, visit: https://youtu.be/ykIJWEFwLQk?si=4ktbIvC00OBBaS4E.
Apnas is being shown nationwide at the following cinemas, with more venues announced daily.
APNAS screenings from 20 March include the below, with more to be released soon:-
Cineworld Aberdeen – Queens Link Queens Links Leisure Park, Links Road Aberdeen
Cineworld Ashton-under-Lyne Ashton Leisure Park, Fold Way, off Lord Sheldon Way Ashton-under-Lyne
Cineworld Barnsley 30-32 The Glass Works Barnsley
Cineworld Basildon Festival Way, Festival Leisure Park Basildon
Cineworld Birmingham NEC Resorts Way, Pendigo Way, Martson Green Birmingham
Cineworld Bolton The Valley, 15 Eagley Brook Way Bolton
Cineworld Bradford Bradford Leisure Exchange, Vicar Lane Bradford
Cineworld Enfield Southbury Leisure Park, 208 Southbury Road Enfield
Cineworld Hemel Hempstead Leisure World, Jarman Park Hemel Hempstead
Cineworld Milton Keynes Marlborough Gate Milton Keynes
Cineworld Sheffield Valley Centertainment Park, Broughton Lane Sheffield
Cineworld Stevenage Unit 4, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way Stevenage
Cineworld Warrington Time Square Unit 8 Warrington
IMC Dublin (former Cineworld) Parnell Centre, Parnell Street Dublin
Light Cinemas Bolton Market Place, Shopping Centre Bolton
Light Cinemas Bradford 23-33 Broadway Bradford
Light Cinemas Stockport Bridgefield Street Stockport
Keighley Picture House North Street Keighley
Cork Omniplex Mahon Point Shopping Centre Cork
Ipswich Omniplex 1 Buttermarket Shopping Centre Ipswich
Lisburn Omniplex Unit 4, Lisburn Leisure Park, Governors Road Lisburn
Omniplex Sutton St Nicholas Centre, St Nicholas Way Sutton
Omniplex Wigan Anjou Boulevard, Robin Park Wigan
Showcase Bluewater Plaza, Bluewater Parkway Greenhithe
Showcase Reading Loddon Bridge, Reading Road Reading
Showcase Leeds Gelderd Road Batley
Showcase Coventry Gielgud Way, Walsgrave Coventry
Showcase Dudley Castlegate Way Dudley
Showcase Glasgow Barrbridge Leisure Centre, Coatbridge Glasgow
Vue Birmingham Star City – Unit 29, Watson Road Birmingham
Vue Blackburn Peel Leisure and Retail Park, Lower Audley Street Blackburn
Vue Castleford Xscape, Colorado Way Castleford
Vue Croydon Grants High Street Croydon
Vue Dagenham Dagenham Leisure Park, Cook Road Dagenham
Vue Dublin Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Fonthill Road Dublin
Vue Edinburgh Ocean Terminal Ocean Terminal, Ocean Drive, Victoria Dock Edinburgh
Vue Cheshire Oaks The Coliseum, Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village, Stanney Lane Ellesmere Port
Vue Halifax Broad Street Plaza Halifax
Vue Harrow St George’s Shopping & Leisure Centre, 27 St Anne’s Road Harrow
Vue Leeds The Light The Light, The Headrow Leeds
Vue Finchley Road (O2 Centre) O2 Centre, 255 Finchley Road London
Vue Shepherd’s Bush West 12 Shopping Centre & Leisure Centre, Shepherd’s Bush Green London
Vue Westfield Stratford City Stratford Place, Montfichet Road London
Vue Manchester The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove Manchester
Vue Northampton Sol Central, Doddridge Street Northampton
Vue Nottingham The Corner House, 29 Forman Street Nottingham
Vue Reading The Oracle Centre, off Mill Lane North Reading
Vue Romford The Brewery Romford
Vue Watford Woodside Leisure Park, North Orbital Road Watford
Vue Bristol Longwell Green Aspects Leisure Park – Unit 2, Avon Ring Road, Longwell Green Bristol
Vue Bury The Rock Rock Place Bury
Vue Leicester Meridian Leisure Park, Lubbesthorpe Way Leicester
Vue Wood Green Hollywood Green, 180 High Road London
Vue Sheffield The Oasis, Meadowhall Shopping Centre Sheffield
Vue Staines Two Rivers Retail Park, Mustard Mill Road Staines
Vue West Thurrock Lakesdie Shopping Centre West Thurrock
Forest Cinema, The 267 High Street Walthamstow
Piccadilly Cinema 2 Green Lane Road Leicester
HOME 2 Tony Wilson Place, First Street Manchester
Ealing Picturehouse Unit 8, Filmworks Walk Ealing
Movies @ Dundrum Dundrum Town Centre Dublin
Movies @ Tallaght The Square Shopping Centre Dublin
More details can be found at https://apnas.co.uk/.
