Hero (2022 Indian film)

Hero is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Sriram Adittya T. and produced by Amara Raja Media & Entertainment. The film marks the acting debut of Ashok Galla, nephew of actor Mahesh Babu, alongside Nidhhi Agerwal. The supporting cast includes Jagapathi Babu, Naresh, Vennela Kishore, and Brahmaji.

The film's plot revolves around a mistaken identity and the ensuing comedic chaos as the protagonist finds himself entangled in dangerous situations involving gangsters and a film production.

Hero was released theatrically on January 15, 2022, coinciding with the Sankranti festival. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise directed towards Ashok Galla's performance and the film's comedic elements, but criticism aimed at its predictable plot and uneven pacing. The music was composed by Ghibran.