An Action Hero (2022) -

: It is a self-aware, satirical action-thriller that mocks celebrity worship and sensationalist media. Strong Performances :

: Some viewers found the first half slightly slow or felt the film fell into predictable chase tropes at times. An Action Hero (2022)

: While many liked the twists, some critics felt the "Bollywood-style" ending didn't fully live up to the intelligent setup of the first two acts. Quick Stats Director Anirudh Iyer Lead Cast Ayushmann Khurrana, Jaideep Ahlawat Runtime 132 Minutes IMDb Rating Status Critical Hit / Box Office Underperformer : It is a self-aware, satirical action-thriller that

: The film is praised for its sleek, realistic action sequences and an engaging background score by Sunny M.R.. Common Criticisms Quick Stats Director Anirudh Iyer Lead Cast Ayushmann

: Reviewers from sites like Koimoi compared its dark humor and intelligent screenplay to the filmmaking style of Sriram Raghavan .

delivers a convincing performance as Maanav, an action star on the run.

The 2022 film , directed by Anirudh Iyer, is widely considered a "good" or even "underrated gem" by critics and audiences alike . While it underperformed at the box office, it has gained a significant cult following since its release on Netflix. Key Highlights