Hero (2012)
Plot
Hero is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by Diphan, written by Vinod Guruvayur, and produced by Seven Arts International. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Srikanth, Yami Gautam (in her only Malayalam debut), Anoop Menon, Bala, Thalaivasal Vijay, Nedumudi Venu, Nandu and Anil Murali. The music was composed by Gopi Sundar, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Bharani K. Dharan and Samjith Mohammed. In their previous collaborations in Kana Kandaen (2005) and Police Police (2010), Srikanth played the protagonist, while Prithviraj Sukumaran played the antagonist. In this film it is currently the opposite, Prithviraj plays the protagonist and Srikanth plays the antagonist. The film was released on 25 May 2012. Upon release, the film mainly received negative reviews from critics, with criticism towards its illogical script and dialogues. Hence, the film was a box-office bomb. In 2025, the film later became the inspiration for several memes on social media.
Hero details
| Industry | Malayalam |
|---|---|
| Year | 2012 |
| Genres | Action, Music |
| Runtime | 2h 43m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Diphan |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ml |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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Hero — questions
What is Hero about?
Hero is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by Diphan, written by Vinod Guruvayur, and produced by Seven Arts International. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Srikanth, Yami Gautam (in her only Malayalam debut), Anoop Menon, Bala, Thalaivasal Vijay, Nedumudi Venu, Nandu and Anil Murali. The music was composed by Gopi Sundar, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Bharani K. Dharan and Samjith Mohammed. In their previous collaborations in Kana Kandaen (2005) and Police Police (2010), Srikanth played the protagonist, while Prithviraj Sukumaran played the antagonist. In this film it is currently the opposite, Prithviraj plays the protagonist and Srikanth plays the antagonist. The film was released on 25 May 2012. Upon release, the film mainly received negative reviews from critics, with criticism towards its illogical script and dialogues. Hence, the film was a box-office bomb. In 2025, the film later became the inspiration for several memes on social media.
Who is in the cast of Hero?
Hero stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Srikanth, Yami Gautam, Anoop Menon and is directed by Diphan. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Hero online?
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How long is Hero?
Hero runs 2h 43m (163 minutes).
Who directed Hero?
Hero was directed by Diphan.
Can I download Hero?
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