<p>Debut director Avinash Vijaykumar's 'My Hero' draws inspiration from two disparate incidents. The first occurred in a north Karnataka village. A Dalit boy’s hand was chopped off after he tried to touch an idol during a religious procession. The second event is Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone’s visit to Varanasi for a 'shradh' ceremony of his son, who died in 2012. </p>.<p>The filmmaker crafts a compelling story exploring themes of social inequality, faith, and personal loss.</p>.<p>Gary (Djilali Rez Kallah), a former US soldier, arrives in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, to perform rituals for his dead son. He meets Vishwa (Vedic Kaushal), a young tourist guide from a village in Chikkamagaluru district. Gary is struck by the uncanny resemblance between Vishwa and his late son.</p>.<p>Gary learns about the brutal incident of upper-caste men trying to cut the boy’s arms off for touching an idol. The event forced him to flee his village.</p>.'Laughing Buddha' movie review: A gentle, humorous take on obesity in the police force.<p>The duo then embark on a journey to Chikkamagaluru. They navigate a complex web of emotions and social injustices, finally find redemption. </p>.<p>Vishwa's heart-wrenching story changes Gary's perception of India. Vishwa's question, "What's the difference between the men who wanted to chop my hands off and you, who killed innocent people as a soldier in the war?" sparks a transformative journey for Gary. </p>.<p>From the opening scene to the climax, this cinematic feast lingers on one’s mind long after the credits roll. It boasts an impressive soundtrack, featuring six songs — three in Kannada, one each in Hindi and English, and a Kannada-English fusion track. The music by Gagan Baderiya and Rusty Tinder complements the narrative, while the background score by V Manohar elevates the emotional tone.</p>.<p>The film's cinematography by Venus Nagaraj Murthy, Forrest Chiras, and Akul Lokesh Babu is a treat for the eyes.</p>.<p>Performances by Djilali Rez Kallah and Vedic Kaushal are impressive.</p>
<p>Debut director Avinash Vijaykumar's 'My Hero' draws inspiration from two disparate incidents. The first occurred in a north Karnataka village. A Dalit boy’s hand was chopped off after he tried to touch an idol during a religious procession. The second event is Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone’s visit to Varanasi for a 'shradh' ceremony of his son, who died in 2012. </p>.<p>The filmmaker crafts a compelling story exploring themes of social inequality, faith, and personal loss.</p>.<p>Gary (Djilali Rez Kallah), a former US soldier, arrives in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, to perform rituals for his dead son. He meets Vishwa (Vedic Kaushal), a young tourist guide from a village in Chikkamagaluru district. Gary is struck by the uncanny resemblance between Vishwa and his late son.</p>.<p>Gary learns about the brutal incident of upper-caste men trying to cut the boy’s arms off for touching an idol. The event forced him to flee his village.</p>.'Laughing Buddha' movie review: A gentle, humorous take on obesity in the police force.<p>The duo then embark on a journey to Chikkamagaluru. They navigate a complex web of emotions and social injustices, finally find redemption. </p>.<p>Vishwa's heart-wrenching story changes Gary's perception of India. Vishwa's question, "What's the difference between the men who wanted to chop my hands off and you, who killed innocent people as a soldier in the war?" sparks a transformative journey for Gary. </p>.<p>From the opening scene to the climax, this cinematic feast lingers on one’s mind long after the credits roll. It boasts an impressive soundtrack, featuring six songs — three in Kannada, one each in Hindi and English, and a Kannada-English fusion track. The music by Gagan Baderiya and Rusty Tinder complements the narrative, while the background score by V Manohar elevates the emotional tone.</p>.<p>The film's cinematography by Venus Nagaraj Murthy, Forrest Chiras, and Akul Lokesh Babu is a treat for the eyes.</p>.<p>Performances by Djilali Rez Kallah and Vedic Kaushal are impressive.</p>