Aspiring actor Arjun (Ashok Galla) is after her to get a chance in films, but nothing works out for her. When he pays for a hair oil product online, he receives a gun and contract killing from the courier. He arrives at the wrong address, but he realizes that someone is trying to kill Subbu's father (Jagapathi Babu).
How will he save his girlfriend's father? Will he become a hero in real life, if not in the movies?
Analysis
Director Sriram Aditya follows Hollywood director Guy Ritchie's style of crime comedies. He has done 'Bhale Manchi Roju', 'Samantakamani' etc in the same style. His latest film Hero, which features Mahesh Babu's nephew Ashok Galla as the lead actor, starts the same way.
Starting as a slapstick comedy thriller, 'Hero' works well for most of the first half. Any actor accidentally getting a contract kill is an interesting idea. Aditya keeps our interest with his initial turns and comedy bits.
The film opens with a cowboy dream sequence, hinting at a "light" approach to the story. But lightness also turns into stupidity after a point. The second part has a major twist that derails the film.
The film starts as a crime comedy but turns out to be a spoof. Many scenes go over the top. The second half stretches.
Performances
As far as performances go, Ashok Galla, in his debut role, makes a confident debut. It's a light-hearted character, and he pulls it off with flair. Nidhhi Agerwal doesn't have much to do. Vennela Kishore as a model for TV shopping commercials and Brahmaji as a film actor bring good laughs.
Rich production values are a major strength. The makers have left no stone unturned to give a rich visual look. The camera work is also first rate. But music played to power. The director shows himself in the comedy part.
Conclusion
'Hero' is a safe release for Mahesh Babu's nephew Ashok Galla. But the film is a mix of comedy, action, thriller and spoof. It provides laughs, but consistency was needed.
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