An Action Hero
2022, Hindi. Directed by Anirudh Iyer.
I know how to act out a fight, not how to actually fight.
At the age of just 30, Maanav at the peak of his acting career gets caught up in a murder accusation, which turns his own life into an eccentric action thriller as he flees the country, with a vengeful politician hot on his heels.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- UA
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch An Action Hero
An Action Hero is streaming on Netflix in India.
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NetflixAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Anirudh IyerDirector
- Ayushmann KhurranaMaanav
- Jaideep AhlawatBhoora Solanki
- Gautam JoglekarMasood Abraham Katkar
- Harsh ChhayaRoshan
- Neeraj MadhavSai
- Jitender HoodaDaroga Roop Kumar
- Sumit SinghVicky Solanki
- Sumit GahlawatInder (Vicky's friend)
- Vaquar SheikhKaadir
- Garima JhaNews Anchor (24/7)
- Rahul ShanklyaNews Anchor (Nabh Samachar)
- Girish SharmaNews Anchor (The Local)
Details
- Released
- 2 December 2022
- Country
- India, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Neeraj Yadav, Anirudh Iyer
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An Action Hero: quick answers
Is An Action Hero worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is An Action Hero?
An Action Hero runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does An Action Hero have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for An Action Hero. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
An Action Hero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
An Action Hero is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is An Action Hero on?
An Action Hero is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like An Action Hero?
If you liked An Action Hero, try Hostile Takeover, Gotcha!, Killer Bean Forever.
Who directed An Action Hero?
An Action Hero (2022) was directed by Anirudh Iyer and stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Jaideep Ahlawat, Gautam Joglekar.