In this episode of Desi Talkies, our hosts Ananya & Aneesa talk about Anirudh Iyer’s An Action Hero, released in theatres on December 2, 2022 and coming soon to Netflix. [After getting caught up in an accident while filming in Haryana, Manav, an action hero and superstar, uses his action skills to escape from the authorities, along with the public.] Ananya & Aneesa go through the 'meta' Bollywood references within the film, along with what statement its creators and actors are making on the Indian film industry. Our hosts also express their feelings towards some of the film’s surprise appearances, subtle digs at stars, and what this film means for Ayushman Khurrana’s career. Ananya & Aneesa carry their in-depth analysis of the film with a scene-by-scene analysis, casting breakdown, musical score review, narrative analysis, and cinematographic opinion. Listen to the full episode for more background on An Action Hero and to hear our Desi Talkies rating and review!

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