Hero
A fraudster gets to fulfill his childhood dream of being a superhero when he takes on a ruthless businessman whose business strategy is to crush the dreams of children.
Directed by P. S. Mithran · Crime · Thriller · Action · 159 min · 2019
Trailer
Director
P. S. Mithran
Writer
P. S. Mithran, Pon Parthiban, Savari Muthu, Antony Bhagyaraj
Studio
KJR Studios
Release
2019-12-18
Runtime
159 min
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Action
Full Plot
Sakthi (Sivakarthikeyan) who takes it upon himself to safeguard the current education system from Mahadev (Abhay Deol), the gatekeeper of corporate lobbying. Through the mentorship of Moorthy ('Action King' Arjun), he decides to shut down Mahadev's business & sets-off on a path to change the current education system by hiding his identity. Whether Sakthi is truly able to remove the anchors of Mahadev's rigid system or not.
Cast & Characters
Mahadev
Abhay Deol
Meera
Kalyani Priyadarshan
Mathi
Ivana
young Sakthivel
Raghavan
Mahadev's assistant
Shyam Krishnan
Sathyamoorthy's student
Ray Paul
Did You Know?
P. S. Mithran has directed 4 films in our catalog, including Sardar 2, Sardar.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Sivakarthikeyan appears in 22 films in our catalog, including Ethir Neechal, Madharaasi.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Hero was announced in early 2019, with Sivakarthikeyan set to star in the lead role?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-14
Did You Know that the crew of Irumbu Thirai, including composer Yuvan Shankar Raja and editor Ruben, were retained for this film?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-14
Did You Know that Arjun, who played the main antagonist in Irumbu Thirai, was added to the cast of Hero?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-14
Did You Know that Abhay Deol made his Tamil debut with Hero, playing the main villain role?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-14
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Hero holds 6.3/10 on TMDb (30 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 4, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (6.3/10 on TMDb (30 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hero's IMDb rating?+
Hero has a 6.3/10 rating on IMDb from 2,584 votes.
Is Hero good? What are critics saying?+
Hero holds 6.3/10 on TMDb (30 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Hero?+
Hero has a runtime of 159 min.
Who directed Hero?+
Hero was directed by P. S. Mithran.
Where can I watch Hero?+
Hero is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Hero" received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its thought-provoking themes, such as its critique of the education system, others found the narrative to be uneven and the scenes to be exaggerated. The overall response suggests that opinions on the film's balance between entertainment and message are divided.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
