Hero
Directed byM. Bharath Raj
Written byM. Bharath Raj
Anirudh Mahesh
Produced byRishab Shetty
StarringRishab Shetty
Ganavi Laxman
CinematographyArvind S. Kashyap
Edited byPratheek Shetty
Music byB. Ajaneesh Loknath
Production
company
Rishab Shetty Films
Distributed byJayanna Films
Release date
  • March 5, 2021 (2021-03-05)
Running time
125 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Hero is a 2021 Indian Kannada action comedy film[1] written and directed by debutant M. Bharath Raj.[2] The film is produced by Rishab Shetty under the banner Rishab Shetty Films. It features Rishab Shetty[3][4] and debutante Ganavi Laxman[5][6][7] in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Pramod Shetty [8] and Ugram Manju. B. Ajaneesh Loknath composed the music and the cinematography is by Arvind S. Kashyap.[9]

The film received good reviews from both critics and audience and was declared as a hit.[10]

Plot

Rishab, an Arjun Reddy-styled barber is on a vengeful spree to kill Ganavi, who brokeup with him and married a crime boss named Pramod, who lives in Ashokavana estate. Ashokavana estate is filled with violence, gang-wars from Pramod's old rival Tiger Ponnappa, who is later killed by Pramod. Ganavi is unhappy with her marriage as Pramod is treating her like an animal. Rishab leaves for Ashokavana estate for Pramod's haircut where he plans to have Pramod and Ganavi killed.

However, Pramod is killed by a vengeful Ganavi where Rishab becomes the main witness. Rishab learns about Ganavi's ill-treatment and helps her escape. The gang members learn about the duo's involvement in Pramod's death. A chase ensues and are about to reach the exit, but are later captured by the gang and bring them to the house, intending to kill them. However, Tiger Ponnappa's son arrives and kills all the gang members and tries to kill Ganavi, but Rishab subdues and kills him. Rishab and Ganavi happily reunite and leave the estate.

Cast

All character have no name and called by their profession.

Production and Release

The entire film shot in Chikkamagaluru during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.[11][12] The film was announced with the title and first look on the 10 September 2020.[13] The film was wrapped on 5 October 2020.[14] The trailer of the film was released on 14 January 2021.[15] The film was released on 5 March 2021 across Karnataka.[16]

Soundtrack

Hero
Soundtrack album by
B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Released2021
Recorded2020
GenreSoundtrack
Length14:50
LabelRishab Shetty Films
ProducerB. Ajaneesh Loknath
B. Ajaneesh Loknath chronology
Dia
(2019)		 Hero
(2021)		 Vikrant Rona
(2021)

The film's background score and the soundtracks are composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath . The music rights were acquired by Rishab Shetty Films.

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Nenapina Hudugiye"Yograj BhatVijay Prakash02:59
2."Edeyinda Dooravagi"Jayant KaikiniHarshika Devanathan, Narayan Sharma3:07
3."Baananchinge Oduva Baara"Yogaraj BhatVasuki Vaibhav5:32
4."Kanasinda Banda Haage"Trilok TrivikramaHarshika Devanathan3:10
Total length:14:50

References

  1. ↑ "HERO(A) - Kannada Action Comedy Film- Rating 3*". FilmGappa.
  2. ↑ "Director M Bharath Raj, actor-producer Rishab Shetty on the making of Kannada film Hero during lockdown". Firstpost. 10 February 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  3. ↑ "Rishab Shetty: I can't make another film like Hero". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  4. ↑ "Rishab Shetty will arrive as 'Hero' on March 5". India Today. 1 March 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  5. ↑ "Ganavi Laxman on her journey to playing the lead in Rishab Shetty's Hero – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  6. ↑ "Ganavi Laxman: Heroine is the biggest strength of Hero". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  7. ↑ "Rishab imparts comic touch to dark film". Deccan Herald. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  8. ↑ "Actor Pramod Shetty's character grabs intrigue in Rishab Shetty's Hero – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  9. ↑ "Arvind Kashyap: Hero team followed do-it-yourself mantra on sets". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  10. ↑ "Rishab Shetty's 'Hero' is a runaway hit". India Today. 10 March 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  11. ↑ "ಒಂಟಿ ಎಸ್ಟೇಟ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಎಡವುತ್ತ, ಜಾರುತ್ತ ಓಡುವ 'ಹೀರೋ'! ಸಿನಿಮಾ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  12. ↑ "Here's why Rishab Shetty and team decided to make Hero during the pandemic – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  13. ↑ "Check out the first look of Rishab Shetty's upcoming movie 'Hero' – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  14. ↑ "I wanted to direct action sequences, as I love it: Rishab Shetty – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  15. ↑ "'Hero' Trailer: Rishab Shetty & Co. present their 'razor' sharp wit and action in a fun packed video – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  16. ↑ "Rishab Shetty starrer Hero gears up for release on March 5 – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
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