Hero was directed by K. Jaganathan and released in 1994. K. Jaganathan is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Hero stars Rahman alongside Sukanya. The film marks a collaboration between Rahman and director K. Jaganathan within Tamil cinema.

Who composed the music for Hero?

The music for Hero was composed by Maragadha Mani. Maragadha Mani is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Hero(1994)

Tamil•91 mins•theatrical•Updated 3 May 2026

Hero is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by A. Jagannathan. It stars Vinod Kumar Alva as the titular gangster, alongside Rahman and Sukanya in lead roles. The story follows a violent criminal who falls in love with a woman unaware of his true identity. An honest police inspector pursues him while his personal life becomes entangled with the gangster's actions. The film is a remake of the 1993 Hindi film Khal Nayak. It features music composed by Maragathamani (M. M. Keeravani) with lyrics by Vairamuthu. The soundtrack includes songs adapted from the original Hindi version. Hero was released on 16 September 1994 and received mixed reviews for its faithful adaptation.

Director:K. Jaganathan

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 16 September 1994
Director: K. Jaganathan
Language: Tamil
Runtime: 1h 31m

Storyline

A ruthless gangster known as Hero rules the city with fear. When he meets and falls in love with Sandhya, he hides his criminal identity from her. Inspector Vijay is determined to catch Hero and bring him to justice. As the police close in, Hero must choose between his violent life and the woman who could save his soul.

“Love made him a hero.”