Hero (2022 film)

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Hero
Hero (2022 film) poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySriram Adittya
Written bySriram Adittya
Produced byPadmavathi Galla
StarringAshok Galla
Niddhi Agerwal
CinematographySameer Reddy
Richard Prasad
Edited byPrawin Pudi
Music byGhibran
Production
company
Release date
  • 15 January 2022 (2022-01-15)
Running time
132 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Hero is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language action comedy thriller film written and directed by Sriram Adittya. Produced by Amara Raja Media and Entertainment, the film stars debutant Ashok Galla and Niddhi Agerwal while Jagapathi Babu, Naresh, Vennela Kishore, Brahmaji, and Satya play supporting roles with the music composed by Ghibran.

The film began its production in November 2019. Following the delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Hero was theatrically released on 15 January 2022. The film received mixed reviews from the critics and audiences as well.

Plot[]

Arjun is a struggling actor who is in love with Subbu. Saleem Bhai Savyasachi is a crime boss in Mumbai, where he kills the Police Commissioner with an antique gun and sends the gun to Hyderabad to assassinate one of his enemies. Arjun orders a hair oil to treat his hair fall, but receives the gun in courier due to a mistaken identity. He discusses the problem with his friend at night on his terrace. A CI harasses a lone woman at night in their colony. Arjun's friend is drunk and couldn't understand the problem. Arjun accidentally shoots the CI while snatching the gun from his friend. He tries to report the incident to the police, but withdraws after realizing that he shot the CI. He tries to toss away the gun, but fails to do so. Meanwhile, Arjun (hitman) receives the hair oil instead of gun and investigates the matter. Arjun receives another parcel with the photo of Sripati, who is Subbu's father and is ordered to kill him. The (hitman) Arjun finds Arjun's home and points a gun to his head.

Arjun's parents return from a movie and find gangsters in their house. Arjun convinces them that they are the shooting crew. The gangsters leave with the courier, but Arjun changes the photo of their target. Sripati acts like he suffers from heart-attack in a bid to leave for US with reluctant Subbu. The gangsters realize their mistake but decide to help Arjun. They inform him that Saleem Bhai hired another assassin to kill Sripati. Arjun finds the assassin to be CI and saves Sripati from him. Subbu's mother then reveals that Sripati dreamt of becoming an actor and finally landed in a lead role in Saleem Bhai's biopic. His car breaks down on first day of filming and he travels with the Police Commissioner who attacks Saleem Bhai in self-defense upon reaching the shooting spot. Saleem Bhai then wants to avenge Sripati. Sripati then boards a train to Mumbai and Arjun tries to convince him to return. They later realize that it's a shooting spot and the train isn't going anywhere. Saleem Bhai attacks them in railway station but they defeat him. Impressed with their performance, the producer of the film offers them roles in his film. Arjun and Subbu reunite and he and Sripati finally become actors.

Cast[]

Production and release[]

Hero marks the debut of Mahesh Babu's nephew Ashok Galla, the son of businessman and politician Galla Jayadev. Sriram Aditya (who earlier directed Bhale Manchi Roju, Samanthakamani and Devadas) was signed to helm the film while actress Nidhhi Agerwal was cast opposite Galla. It is produced by Padmavathi Galla under Amar Raja Media and Entertainment as their maiden venture.[1] The film began its production in November 2019 in Hyderabad with an estimated budget of ₹3.5 crore.[2] Galla's grandfather and veteran actor Krishna visited the film's sets and directed a scene on Aditya's request.[3] Aditya described the film as "a romantic potboiler with a hidden twist towards the end."[4][5]

The film began its post-production in June 2021, and the title was unveiled as Hero.[6] The film was initially scheduled to release on 26 January 2022, however, owing to the postponement of other major Telugu productions like RRR, Hero's release date was advanced to 15 January 2022, coinciding with the festival of Sankranti.[7]

Reception[]

The film received mixed reviews from critics praising the performances, visuals but criticized the story and screenplay. Neeshita Nyayapati of The Times of India, rated the film 3/5 and wrote, "Hero had the potential to be a film that keeps you on the edge of your seat while ensuring you leave the cinema hall having laughed your heart out."[8] A Sakshi critic appreciated the direction, screenplay and performances, with a particular praise to the film's humour.[9] A reviewer from Eenadu also echoed the same but felt that the latter half was too silly for a serious subject.[10] Pinkvilla concluded its review by writing, "If you watch 'Hero' with the expectation that it's a facetious crime comedy and an unabashed mindless entertainer, you won't be disappointed."[11]

References[]

  1. ^ "Mahesh Babu's nephew Ashok Galla to make acting debut with Sriram Aditya's next; film goes on floors today". Zoom Entertainment. 2019-11-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Sharma, Bhavana (2019-11-13). "Did Ashok Galla choose a low budget film for his debut purposefully?". IB Times.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Adivi, Sasidhar (2020-04-08). "Sriram's fan boy moment!". Deccan Chronicle.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "'Hero' will stand out as a commercial potboiler, says Sriram Aditya". Telangana Today. 2022-01-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Hero trailer: Mahesh Babu's nephew Ashok Galla plays a struggling actor in debut movie, watch". The Indian Express. 2022-01-11. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  6. ^ "Mahesh Babu's nephew Ashok Galla to make debut with 'Hero'". The News Minute. 2021-06-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Mahesh Babu's nephew's debut film 'Hero' gets a release date; to hit the big screens on Sankranthi!". The Times of India. 2022-01-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ "Hero Movie Review : Delightfully meta and chaotically messy at the same time". The Times of India. 2022-01-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ "'హీరో 'మూవీ రివ్యూ". Sakshi (in Telugu). 2022-01-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ "Hero movie review రివ్యూ హీరో". Eenadu (in Telugu). 2022-01-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "Hero Movie Review: A reasonably enjoyable madcap comedy that comes with a twist". Pinkvilla. 2022-01-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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