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{{short description|2021 Indian Kannada | {{short description|2021 Indian Kannada film}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date= | {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2021}} | {{Use Indian English|date=March 2021}} | ||
{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
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| image = | | image = | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| director = M.Bharath Raj | | director = M. Bharath Raj | ||
| producer = | | producer = Rishab Shetty | ||
| writer = M.Bharath Raj <br /> Anirudh Mahesh | | writer = M. Bharath Raj<br />Anirudh Mahesh<br />Nithesh Nanjundaradhya<br /> Trilok Trivikrama <br />[[Rishab Shetty]] | ||
| screenplay | | screenplay = | ||
| story = | | story = | ||
| based_on = | | based_on = | ||
| starring = | | starring = Rishab Shetty<br />[[Ganavi Laxman]] | ||
| music = [[B. Ajaneesh Loknath]] | | music = [[B. Ajaneesh Loknath]] | ||
| cinematography = | | cinematography = [[Arvind S Kashyap]] | ||
| editing = Pratheek Shetty | | editing = [[Pratheek Shetty]] | ||
| studio = Rishab Shetty Films | | studio = Rishab Shetty Films | ||
| distributor = [[Jayanna Combines|Jayanna Films]] | | distributor = [[Jayanna Combines|Jayanna Films]] | ||
| released = {{Film date|2021|03|05}} | | released = {{Film date|2021|03|05|df=y}} | ||
| runtime = 125 minutes | | runtime = 125 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
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'''''Hero''''' is a 2021 | '''''Hero''''' is a 2021 [[India]]n [[Kannada]] [[action comedy film]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://filmgappa.com/hero-kannada-action-comedy-film/ |title=HERO(A) - Kannada Action Comedy Film- Rating 3* |website=FilmGappa}}</ref> written and directed by debutant M. Bharath Raj.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 February 2021 |title=Director M Bharath Raj, actor-producer Rishab Shetty on the making of Kannada film Hero during lockdown |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/director-m-bharath-raj-actor-producer-rishab-shetty-on-the-making-of-kannada-film-hero-during-lockdown-9289731.html |access-date=10 March 2021 |website=Firstpost}}</ref> The film is produced by [[Rishab Shetty]] under the banner Rishab Shetty Films. It features Shetty<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rishab Shetty: I can't make another film like Hero |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2021/mar/03/rishab-shettyi-cant-make-another-film-like-hero-23125.html |access-date=10 March 2021 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=3 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref> and debutante [[Ganavi Laxman]]<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ganavi Laxman on her journey to playing the lead in Rishab Shetty's Hero |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ganavi-laxman-on-her-journey-to-playing-the-lead-in-rishab-shettys-hero/articleshow/81256407.cms |access-date=10 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=28 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ganavi Laxman: Heroine is the biggest strength of Hero |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2021/feb/27/ganavi-laxman-heroine-is-the-biggest-strength-of-hero-23045.html |access-date=10 March 2021 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=26 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=5 March 2021 |title=Rishab imparts comic touch to dark film |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rishab-imparts-comic-touch-to-dark-film-958543.html |access-date=10 March 2021 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes [[Pramod Shetty]]<ref>{{Cite news |title=Actor Pramod Shetty's character grabs intrigue in Rishab Shetty's Hero |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/actor-pramod-shettys-character-grabs-intrigue-in-rishab-shettys-hero/articleshow/81293000.cms |access-date=10 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=2 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref> and [[Ugram Manju]]. [[B. Ajaneesh Loknath]] composed the music and the cinematography is by Arvind S. Kashyap.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arvind Kashyap: Hero team followed do-it-yourself mantra on sets |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2021/feb/22/arvind-kashyap-hero-team-followed-do-it-yourselfmantra-on-sets-22976.html |access-date=10 March 2021 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=22 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
==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. The estate is filled with violence from gang-wars with Pramod's old rival Tiger Ponnappa, who is later killed by Pramod. Ganavi is unhappy with her marriage as Pramod treats her poorly. 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 they are about to reach the exit, but are later captured by the gang and brought back 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 reunite and leave the estate happily. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
'' | ''The characters have no names and addressed by their profession.'' | ||
* [[Rishab Shetty]] as | * [[Rishab Shetty]] as a [[barber]] | ||
* Ganavi Laxman as | * Ganavi Laxman as the crime boss's wife | ||
* [[Pramod Shetty]] as | * [[Pramod Shetty]] as a crime boss | ||
* | * Manjunath Gowda as Tiger Ponnappa's son | ||
* Pradeep Shetty | * Pradeep Shetty | ||
* Anirudh Mahesh as Doctor | * Anirudh Mahesh as a [[Doctor (title)|doctor]] | ||
== Production and Release == | == Production and Release == | ||
The entire film shot in [[Chikmagalur district|Chikkamagaluru]] during [[COVID-19 pandemic]] [[COVID-19 lockdown in India|lockdown]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=ಒಂಟಿ ಎಸ್ಟೇಟ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಎಡವುತ್ತ, ಜಾರುತ್ತ ಓಡುವ 'ಹೀರೋ'! ಸಿನಿಮಾ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ|url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/review/rishab-shetty-ganavi-laxman-pramod-shetty-starrer-hero-movie-review-rating-in-kannada/moviereview/81349627.cms|access-date=2021 | The entire film shot in [[Chikmagalur district|Chikkamagaluru]] during [[COVID-19 pandemic]] [[COVID-19 lockdown in India|lockdown]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=ಒಂಟಿ ಎಸ್ಟೇಟ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಎಡವುತ್ತ, ಜಾರುತ್ತ ಓಡುವ 'ಹೀರೋ'! ಸಿನಿಮಾ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ |url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/review/rishab-shetty-ganavi-laxman-pramod-shetty-starrer-hero-movie-review-rating-in-kannada/moviereview/81349627.cms |access-date=10 March 2021 |website=Vijaya Karnataka |language=kn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Here's why Rishab Shetty and team decided to make Hero during the pandemic |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/heres-why-rishab-shetty-and-team-decided-to-make-hero-during-the-pandemic/articleshow/80929578.cms |access-date=10 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=16 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref> The film was announced with the title and first look on 10 September 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Check out the first look of Rishab Shetty's upcoming movie 'Hero' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/check-out-the-first-look-of-rishab-shettys-upcoming-movie-hero/articleshow/78036898.cms |access-date=10 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=10 September 2020 |language=en}}</ref> The film was wrapped on 5 October 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |title=I wanted to direct action sequences, as I love it: Rishab Shetty |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/i-wanted-to-direct-action-sequences-as-i-love-it-rishab-shetty/articleshow/81316055.cms |access-date=10 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=4 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref> The trailer of the film was released on 14 January 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Hero' Trailer: Rishab Shetty & Co. present their 'razor' sharp wit and action in a fun packed video |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/hero-trailer-rishab-shetty-co-present-their-razor-sharp-wit-and-action-in-a-fun-packed-video/articleshow/80264130.cms |access-date=10 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=26 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref> The film was released on 5 March 2021 across Karnataka.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Rishab Shetty starrer Hero gears up for release on March 5 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rishab-shetty-starrer-hero-gears-up-for-release-on-march-5/articleshow/81222654.cms |access-date=10 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=26 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
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| misc = | | misc = | ||
{{Extra chronology | {{Extra chronology | ||
| artist = [[ | | artist = [[B. Ajaneesh Loknath]] | ||
| type = soundtrack | | type = soundtrack | ||
| prev_title = [[ | | prev_title = [[Gentleman (2020 film)|Gentleman]] | ||
| prev_year = | | prev_year = 2020 | ||
| title = Hero | | title = Hero | ||
| year = 2021 | | year = 2021 | ||
| next_title = [[ | | next_title = [[Rathnan Prapancha]] | ||
| next_year = 2021 | | next_year = 2021 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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The film's background score and the soundtracks are composed by [[B. Ajaneesh Loknath]] . The music rights were acquired by Rishab Shetty Films. | The film's background score and the soundtracks are composed by [[B. Ajaneesh Loknath]] . The music rights were acquired by Rishab Shetty Films. | ||
{{ | {{Track listing | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| title1 = Nenapina Hudugiye | | title1 = Nenapina Hudugiye | ||
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* {{IMDb title|tt13986904}} | * {{IMDb title|tt13986904}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2021 Kannada-language films]] | ||
[[Category:2021 Indian films]] | |||
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[[Category:2021 black comedy films]] | [[Category:2021 black comedy films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian black comedy | [[Category:Indian black comedy films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by B. Ajaneesh Loknath]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:07, 4 March 2026
| Hero | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | M. Bharath Raj |
| Produced by | Rishab Shetty |
| Written by | M. Bharath Raj Anirudh Mahesh Nithesh Nanjundaradhya Trilok Trivikrama Rishab Shetty |
| Starring | Rishab Shetty Ganavi Laxman |
| Music by | B. Ajaneesh Loknath |
| Cinematography | Arvind S Kashyap |
| Edited by | Pratheek Shetty |
Production company | Rishab Shetty Films |
| Distributed by | Jayanna Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
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 Shetty[3] and debutante Ganavi Laxman[4][5][6] in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Pramod Shetty[7] and Ugram Manju. B. Ajaneesh Loknath composed the music and the cinematography is by Arvind S. Kashyap.[8]
Plot[edit | edit source]
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. The estate is filled with violence from gang-wars with Pramod's old rival Tiger Ponnappa, who is later killed by Pramod. Ganavi is unhappy with her marriage as Pramod treats her poorly. 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 they are about to reach the exit, but are later captured by the gang and brought back 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 reunite and leave the estate happily.
Cast[edit | edit source]
The characters have no names and addressed by their profession.
- Rishab Shetty as a barber
- Ganavi Laxman as the crime boss's wife
- Pramod Shetty as a crime boss
- Manjunath Gowda as Tiger Ponnappa's son
- Pradeep Shetty
- Anirudh Mahesh as a doctor
Production and Release[edit | edit source]
The entire film shot in Chikkamagaluru during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.[9][10] The film was announced with the title and first look on 10 September 2020.[11] The film was wrapped on 5 October 2020.[12] The trailer of the film was released on 14 January 2021.[13] The film was released on 5 March 2021 across Karnataka.[14]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Hero | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 14:50 | |||
| Label | Rishab Shetty Films | |||
| Producer | B. Ajaneesh Loknath | |||
| B. Ajaneesh Loknath chronology | ||||
| ||||
The film's background score and the soundtracks are composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath . The music rights were acquired by Rishab Shetty Films.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nenapina Hudugiye" | Yograj Bhat | Vijay Prakash | 02:59 |
| 2. | "Edeyinda Dooravagi" | Jayant Kaikini | Harshika Devanathan, Narayan Sharma | 3:07 |
| 3. | "Baananchinge Oduva Baara" | Yogaraj Bhat | Vasuki Vaibhav | 5:32 |
| 4. | "Kanasinda Banda Haage" | Trilok Trivikrama | Harshika Devanathan | 3:10 |
| Total length: | 14:50 | |||
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "HERO(A) - Kannada Action Comedy Film- Rating 3*". FilmGappa.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Rishab Shetty: I can't make another film like Hero". Cinema Express. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ↑ "Ganavi Laxman on her journey to playing the lead in Rishab Shetty's Hero". The Times of India. 28 February 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ↑ "Ganavi Laxman: Heroine is the biggest strength of Hero". Cinema Express. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ↑ "Rishab imparts comic touch to dark film". Deccan Herald. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ↑ "Actor Pramod Shetty's character grabs intrigue in Rishab Shetty's Hero". The Times of India. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ↑ "Arvind Kashyap: Hero team followed do-it-yourself mantra on sets". Cinema Express. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ↑ "ಒಂಟಿ ಎಸ್ಟೇಟ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಎಡವುತ್ತ, ಜಾರುತ್ತ ಓಡುವ 'ಹೀರೋ'! ಸಿನಿಮಾ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ". Vijaya Karnataka (in ಕನ್ನಡ). Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ↑ "Here's why Rishab Shetty and team decided to make Hero during the pandemic". The Times of India. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ↑ "Check out the first look of Rishab Shetty's upcoming movie 'Hero'". The Times of India. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ↑ "I wanted to direct action sequences, as I love it: Rishab Shetty". The Times of India. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ↑ "'Hero' Trailer: Rishab Shetty & Co. present their 'razor' sharp wit and action in a fun packed video". The Times of India. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ↑ "Rishab Shetty starrer Hero gears up for release on March 5". The Times of India. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.