Shakthi(2018)
Hero is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language superhero film directed by P. S. Mithran. It stars Sivakarthikeyan, Arjun, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Ivana, and Abhay Deol. The story follows Sakthi, a young man who runs a fake certificate business. After a brilliant student dies due to a corrupt system, he becomes a masked vigilante called the Mask. With the help of his mentor Sathyamoorthy, he fights against a corrupt industrialist who steals students' inventions. The film is a spiritual sequel to the 1993 film Gentleman. It received mixed reviews but was praised for its performances and social message. The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film was released on 20 December 2019.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- OTT Release Date
- 19 September 2025
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 2018
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Sakthi is a young man who forges certificates for a living. When a brilliant student named Mathi dies because of a corrupt industrialist, Sakthi decides to fight back. With the help of a mysterious mentor, he becomes a masked vigilante. He must take down a powerful enemy who steals the ideas of young minds.
“Every child has a hero inside.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Shakthi
Cast reunions in this film: Varalaxmi Sarathkumar & Sam C. S. (2 films together).
Trivia
- Released in 2018
- A notable addition to Action and Drama and Thriller category
- Directed by a filmmaker contributing to Indian regional cinema
- Featured performances delivering artistic expression
- Achieved recognition through audience reception and critical appreciation
