Hero (2015) is a Hindi-language romantic action film directed by Nikhil Advani and produced by Salman Khan and Sohail Khan under Salman Khan Films and Reel Life Productions. It is a contemporary reimagining of Subhash Ghai’s 1983 film of the same name. The 2015 version blends melodrama, action, and musical elements typical of mainstream Bollywood romance-action films and was positioned as a launch vehicle for debut actor Sooraj Pancholi, with Athiya Shetty making her debut as the female lead.
If you haven’t watched the yet, you aren’t missing much. Stick to the songs on YouTube and rewatch the original instead.
Sooraj Kaushik (Sooraj Pancholi) is a Mumbai gangster, the son of a powerful underworld figure. Radha Mathur (Athiya Shetty) is the daughter of a respected Inspector General of Police, Shrikant Mathur (Tigmanshu Dhulia). As per genre tradition, their paths cross, leading to an unlikely and passionate romance. The plot takes a dramatic turn when Sooraj is tasked with kidnapping Radha as part of a larger scheme by his father, Pasha. However, their genuine feelings for each other complicate the plan, leading to a series of conflicts, chases, and a final confrontation between love, duty, and family loyalty.
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The 2015 Hero follows the same basic premise as the original but with a contemporary twist.
The primary buzz surrounding Hero (2015) was the debut of its lead pair.
Sooraj Kaushik is a Mumbai-based gangster loyal to the don Pasha. Radha Mathur is the daughter of the city's Police Commissioner, IG Shrikant Mathur. If you haven’t watched the yet, you aren’t missing much
The story follows Sooraj (Sooraj Pancholi), a gangster from Mumbai who kidnaps Radha (Athiya Shetty), the daughter of the city’s Police Commissioner. However, while in captivity, Radha falls in love with Sooraj. Upon release, Sooraj surrenders to the police and is sentenced to prison. The film explores his journey as he attempts to leave his criminal past behind and prove himself worthy of Radha's love and her father's respect.
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However, the film witnessed a sharp decline on its first Monday, earning only . The total worldwide box office collection ended at approximately ₹34.82 crore against a budget of ₹36 crore, making it a commercial failure.