An Action Hero is a drama thriller film that revolves around a fictional Bollywood star, who faces the wrath of a cop and the common public after getting himself in some serious trouble. The film is directed by Anirudh Iyer (Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Zero) and stars Ayushmann Khurrana in the titular role. Moreover, the movie has a runtime of two hours and nine minutes.
The complete cast of the film includes Jaideep Ahlawat, Jitendra Hooda, and Hiten Patel, along with a special appearance from Nora Fatehi and Malaika Arora. Kaushal Shah serves as the cinematographer, while Ninad Khanolkar heads the editing department. Furthermore, the flick is produced under the banner of T-Series and Color Yellow Productions.
The film has received a positive response from moviegoers, who have particularly praised the flick for its stellar action sequences and sharp screenplay. Moreover, the acting duo of Ayushmann Khurrana and Jaideep Ahlawat also struck the right chord with the audience with their effortless portrayal and convincing performances.
Notably, the chase thriller film also marks the debut of the budding director Anirudh Iyer, who has previously worked on movies like Zero, as the assistant director. Netizens are seemingly impressed with the filmmaker and his creative vision, which has made it possible for the film to hold the fort and find a strong ground.
The engaging action flick was announced in the latter half of 2021, while the filming schedule began in January 2022 and took place in both London and India. Furthermore, the soundtrack of the film is composed by Sunny MR, and songs are given by Tanishk Bagchi, Biddu, Parag Chhabra, and Amar Jalal. The complete album also makes use of the cult hit songs, Aap Jaisa Koi and Jehda Nasha. There is also a special cameo of Akshay Kumar in the movie, which has been praised all over the internet, with many calling it as the best part of the film.
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You can watch the film exclusively in theatres, while another Ayushman Khurrana starring suspense thriller Andhadhun is available to stream on Netflix.
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