
An Action Hero(2022)
Hindi128 minsdirect-to-OTT
An Action Hero (2022) is a 128-minute Hindi film directed by Anirudh Iyer. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Jaideep Ahlawat and Harsh Chhaya. With a rating of 6.8/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a moderate performer, 25+ crores verdict at the box office.
Director:Anirudh Iyer
Mood:
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 13 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 2 December 2022
- Director
- Anirudh Iyer
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A famous young actor is wrongly accused of murder. He runs away from the country, and a powerful politician chases him for revenge. His real life suddenly becomes a dangerous and chaotic action movie.
“His biggest role is staying alive.”
Film Details
6.8Rating
128Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date2 December 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsAn Action Hero (2002) · An Action Hero · แอ็คชั่น ฮีโร่ · 武打男神
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Themes
revengecorruptionidentityjustice
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1



Ayushmann KhurranaMaanav
→#2
Jaideep AhlawatBhoora Solanki
→#3H
Harsh ChhayaRoshan
→#4
N
Neeraj MadhavSai
→#5
J
Jitender HoodaDaroga Roop Kumar
→#6
S
Sumit SinghVicky Solanki
→#7
S
Sumit GahlawatInder (Vicky's friend)
→#8
V
Vaquar SheikhKaadir
→#9
G
Garima JhaNews Anchor (24/7)
→#10
#11G
Gautam JoglekarMasood Abraham Katkar
→A
Anirudh IyerDirector
→#12
Aanand L. RaiCrew
→#13
N
Neeraj YadavCrew
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- The film's title was originally 'The Action Hero' before being shortened to 'An Action Hero'.
- Ayushmann Khurrana performed many of his own stunts, including a high-speed car chase sequence.
- The movie includes a cameo by actor Jaideep Ahlawat playing a fictional version of himself.
- Parts of the film were shot in the UK, including locations in London and Scotland.
- It references real-life controversies about Bollywood stars and media trials through its plot.
- The soundtrack features a song composed by Vishal Mishra, who also worked on the background score.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film was noted for its meta-commentary on the action genre and celebrity culture.