Hero (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2021, Hero is a comedy and thriller film directed by M Bharath Raj, running about 125 minutes. “You cannot be a hero without being a coward” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A barber decides to kill his ex-girlfriend, who is married to a mafia head. While he comes prepared for this to their residence, he gets stuck in a web of misadventures.
Who’s in it. Hero stars Rishab Shetty, Ganavi Laxman, Pramod Shetty and Manjunatha Gowda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Zee5. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hero tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hero (2021)?
- In AU, Hero is available to stream on Zee5. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hero worth watching?
- Hero holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hero?
- Hero stars Rishab Shetty, Ganavi Laxman, Pramod Shetty, Manjunatha Gowda and Anirudh Mahesh.
- When was Hero released?
- Hero was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.