My Hero is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language drama film written and directed by Avinash Vijaykumar in his directorial debut. The film stars Djilali Rez Kallah, Master Vedic Kushal, H. G. Dattatreya, Prakash Belawadi, Ankita Amar, and Eric Roberts.[4]
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| Directed by | Avinash Vijaykumar |
| Written by | Avinash Vijaykumar |
| Produced by | Avinash Vijaykumar |
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| Edited by | Muthu Raj T |
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Production company | AV Film Studios[1] |
| Distributed by | PVR Inox Pictures[2] |
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Running time | 141 minutes[3] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
My Hero was released theatrically on 30 August 2024.[1]
Cast
edit- Djilali Rez Kallah as Gary
- Master Vedic Kushal as Vishwa
- H. G. Dattatreya
- Prakash Belawadi
- Ankita Amar
- Eric Roberts
- James Gioia
- Niranjan Deshpande
- Tanuja Krishnappa
- Kshitij Pawar
Production
editThe script for the film was written by Avinash Vijaykumar, who drew inspiration from two real-life incidents. One incident occurred in a village in North Karnataka,[5] where an oppressed community boy's hand was severed after he attempted to touch an idol during a religious procession. Another incident involved Sylvester Stallone's visit to Varanasi for a Hindu Tithi Shradh ritual in memory of his son, who passed away in 2012.[6] These two incidents were incorporated into a single narrative.[7][8] Upon finishing the writing, Avinash met Djilali Rez Kallah at an institute,[9] where he was chosen to portray the role of a retired Army officer.[10] Eric Roberts was selected for a key role in the film, and his portions were filmed at his residence in Los Angeles.[11] Nammane Yuvarani fame Ankita Amar was chosen to play an NGO worker from Madhya Pradesh.[12][13] Principal photography for the film began on 24 February 2023[14] with muhurat shot pooja held in Basavanagudi.[15] Major portions of the filming took place in Maheshwar.[14][16][13] A few portions were shot in Chikmagalur and the United States.[14] The filming was completed within fifty days, including the fifteen days to finish the segments of the United States and thirty-five days for the India portions.[1][5] Forrest Chiras and Akula Lokesh Babu handled the cinematography for the United States portions, while Venus Nagaraj Murthy handled the cinematography for the India portions.[1] The editing was handled by Muthu Raj T.[2]
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack of the film consists of songs composed by Gagan Baderiya, Rusty Tinder,[17][1] and V. Manohar.[18] The background score was by V. Manohar.[6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Chalo Re Chalo Re" | Nilesh Prajapati | Gagan Baderiya | Shubham Roy, Nesz | 3:12 |
| 2. | "My Hero" | Rusty Tinder | Rusty Tinder | Rusty Tinder | 4:15 |
| 3. | "Akasha Nagutha Kelide" | Nagarjun Sharma | Gagan Baderiya | Rajat Hegde | 3:59 |
| 4. | "Kanagile" | V. Manohar | V. Manohar | Bhargav, Abhishek | 2:58 |
| Total length: | 14:24 | ||||
Release
editThe film was initially slated for release on 23 August 2024.[2][10] However, the release date was subsequently changed, and it was released on 30 August 2024.[1]
Reception
editY. Maheswara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror rated the film three-and-a-half out of five stars, praised the performances of the actors, and wrote that "It is worth a watch for all."[3] Jagadish Angadi of Deccan Herald gave it four out of five stars and wrote, "The filmmaker crafts a compelling story exploring themes of social inequality, faith, and personal loss."[6] A critic from Udayavani gave the film a positive review.[19]
Shashiprasad SM of Times Now gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "My Hero is a standout Kannada film that effectively addresses the persistent evils in society. Told through the perspective of a foreigner and seen through the eyes of a boy who has endured the harshest forms of discrimination, the film delivers a powerful message in a simple yet impactful manner."[20] A Sharadhaa of Cinema Express wrote, "My Hero is a tribute to the human spirit; the film tackles deep-rooted social issues with striking effectiveness."[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "'My Hero' is a culmination of my deep-seated love for storytelling, says director Avinash Vijaykumar". The New Indian Express. 12 August 2024. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ a b c "Eric Roberts Kannada debut, 'My Hero', gets a release date". The New Indian Express. 11 August 2024. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Kannada Movie Review-My Hero: Movie with a heart and soul - Bangalore Mirror". bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com. 31 August 2024. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ a b Sharadhaa, A. (12 August 2024). "My Hero Movie Review: A tribute to the human spirit beyond traditional Kannada Cinema". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ a b "My hero Kannada Movie releasing on august 30 | ನೈಜ ಘಟನೆ ಆಧರಿತ ಮೈ ಹೀರೋ ಚಿತ್ರ ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 30ಕ್ಕೆ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ | News in Kannada". zeenews.india.com. 28 August 2024. Archived from the original on 15 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ a b c Angadi, Jagadish (30 August 2024). "'My Hero' movie review: A boy, a solider [sic], and a narrative with universal appeal". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Kotagunasi, Manjunath B. (28 August 2024). "ದೇವರನ್ನು ಮುಟ್ಟಿದ ಬಾಲಕನಿಗೆ ಇದೆಂಥ ಶಿಕ್ಷೆ! ನೈಜ ಘಟನೆ ಆಧರಿತ ಮೈ ಹೀರೋ ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾಲಿವುಡ್ ನಟ ಎರಿಕ್ ರಾಬರ್ಟ್ಸ್". Kannada Hindustan Times (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 15 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "My Hero: ನೈಜ ಘಟನೆ ಆಧಾರಿತ ಮೈ ಹೀರೋ". Udayavani. 30 August 2024. Archived from the original on 15 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Djilali Rez-Kallah thrilled to debut in Sandalwood at a time when Indian movies are going global". The Times of India. 24 February 2023. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Sandalwood And Hollywood Actors Team Up In Kannada Film 'My Hero'". Times Now. 11 August 2024. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Was incredible: Hollywood actor Eric Roberts on his Kannada debut". The Times of India. 8 September 2023. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "My Hero ಹುಡುಕಿಕೊಂಡ 'ನಮ್ಮನೆ ಯುವರಾಣಿ'; ಮಧ್ಯಪ್ರದೇಶದ ಮಹಿಳೆಯಾದ ಅಂಕಿತಾ ಅಮರ್ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ರಿಲೀಸ್ ಯಾವಾಗ?". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). 21 August 2024. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ a b "'ಮೈ ಹೀರೋ' ಚಿತ್ರದ ಮೂಲಕ ಕನ್ನಡಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದ ಹಾಲಿವುಡ್ ನಟರು: ಟ್ರೇಲರ್ ನೋಡಿ - My Hero Trailer". ETV Bharat News (in Kannada). 21 August 2024. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ a b c Sharadhaa, A. (7 February 2023). "Avinash Vijaykumar's My Hero marks the debut of Hollywood actor Djilali Rez Kallah". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "National pride - Bangalore Mirror". bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com. 28 February 2023. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Bhopal's Shivam Pandey Featured In Kannada Film 'My Hero' With Hollywood Actors". The Free Press Journal. 1 September 2024. Archived from the original on 9 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "American singers collaborate for the title track of a Kannada film". The Times of India. 26 February 2024. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "My Hero Songs: My Hero MP3 Songs by RUSTY TINDER Online on Gaana.com". Gaana. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "My Hero Movie Review; ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮ ಸಂದೇಶದ ಆಪ್ತ ಸಿನಿಮಾ". Udayavani. 1 September 2024. Archived from the original on 15 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "My Hero Movie Review: Delivers A Powerful Message In A Simple Yet Impactful Manner". Times Now. 30 August 2024. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.