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Hero(2015)

4.4/10
Hindi132 minstheatrical

Hero is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language romantic action film directed by Nikkhil Advani. The film stars Sooraj Pancholi and Athiya Shetty in their debut roles, with Aditya Pancholi, Tigmanshu Dhulia, and Sharad Kelkar in supporting roles. The story follows a gangster's son who kidnaps a police commissioner's daughter, only to fall in love with her. Produced by Salman Khan and Subhash Ghai, the film is a remake of the 1983 classic of the same name. It received negative reviews from critics but performed moderately at the box office, collecting ₹30 crore in its first week. The soundtrack, featuring the hit song 'Main Hoon Hero Tera' sung by Salman Khan, was a major highlight. The film was released worldwide on 11 September 2015.

Director:Nikhil Advani
Filmed In:Mumbai, Jammu
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
Theatrical Release
11 September 2015
Director
Nikhil Advani
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 12m
Rating
4.4/10

Storyline

Sooraj Kaushik, a young gangster, is ordered by his father to kidnap Radha Mathur, the daughter of a police commissioner. He pretends to be a police officer and takes her to a remote location. During their time together, they fall in love. But their families and a dangerous criminal threaten to tear them apart.

Love is the greatest hero of all.

Film Details

4.4Rating
132Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date11 September 2015
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsHero (IN)
Filmed InMumbai, Jammu

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
loverevengecorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Hero

Cast reunions in this film: Govinda & Kader Khan (30 films together), Salman Khan & Kader Khan (9 films together), Salman Khan & Vinod Khanna (6 films together), Vinod Khanna & Kader Khan (5 films together), Meet Bros Anjjan & Amaal Mallik (3 films together), and Salman Khan & Govinda (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the 2003 Telugu film 'Okadu', which starred Mahesh Babu.
  • This was the first time actor Sooraj Pancholi and actress Athiya Shetty made their debut in a Bollywood film.
  • The movie's soundtrack was composed by Amaal Mallik, Arko, and Meet Bros, with the song 'Main Hoon Hero Tera' becoming popular.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film had a strong opening weekend at the box office in India.
  • Director Nikkhil Advani had previously worked on the hit film 'Kal Ho Naa Ho', but this was a different genre for him.
  • Some action scenes were filmed in Bulgaria, adding an international backdrop to the story.
  • The film's climax was shot in a grand set designed to look like a palace, which was built specifically for the movie.

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