My Hero

Name: My Hero
Director: Avinash Vijaykumar
Genre: Film
Released: 2024-08-30
Cast: Prakash Belawadi, Djilali Rez Kallah, Master Vedic Kushal, H. G. Dattatreya, Ankita Amar

Directed by Avinash Vijaykumar

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141 min 30 Aug 2024

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Synopsis

My Hero

My Hero follows the emotional journey of a family coping with the challenges of memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s. Set against the backdrop of rarely explored locations in Madhya Pradesh, the film blends local and international perspectives to highlight themes of love, resilience, and social inequality. Told partly through the eyes of a young boy who has endured discrimination, the story emphasizes hope, faith, and the strength of human bonds. More than a film about illness, My Hero is a tribute to the human spirit and the enduring connections that help families face adversity together.

Director: Avinash Vijaykumar
Release: 30 Aug 2024
Run time: 141 min
Language: Kannada

Cast & crew

Prakash Belawadi Cast DJ Djilali Rez Kallah Gary MA Master Vedic Kushal Vishwa H. H. G. Dattatreya Cast AN Ankita Amar Cast ER Eric Roberts Cast JA James Gioia Cast NI Niranjan Deshpande Cast TA Tanuja Krishnappa Cast KS Kshitij Pawar Cast AV Avinash Vijaykumar Director, Writer, Producer MU Muthu Raj T Editor

Reviews

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Critics' consensus

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Across 2 available source-linked Indian-media reviews for My Hero, reception is mixed.

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Cinema Express

While My Hero goes beyond discussing caste-based discrimination and social injustice to highlight the power of human connections, Gary’s relationship with Vishwa fosters personal growth and cross-cultural understanding. Gary finds a new purpose through Vishwa, while the latter moves from a troubled past to seeing the former as a true hero. In summary, My Hero is a tribute to the human spirit; the film tackles deep-rooted social issues with striking effectiveness. Through the perspectives of an outsider and a youngster, who has faced intense prejudice, the film highlights how true heroes can emerge from the most unexpected places and everyday interactions.

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