(2022) is an Indian Hindi-language action-thriller directed by Anirudh Iyer. It stars Ayushmann Khurrana as Maanav, a superstar action actor whose life turns into a real-life thriller after he is accused of accidentally killing the brother of Bhoora Singh Solanki (Jaideep Ahlawat), a powerful and vengeful politician from Haryana.
Ayushmann Khurrana, Jaideep Ahlawat, Neeraj Madhav, and Jitender Hooda.
The film follows Maanav as he flees to London to escape both the law and Bhoora, leading to a high-stakes cat-and-mouse chase that also satirizes media sensationalism and celebrity worship. Theatrical Release: December 2, 2022.
Since January 27, 2023, the film has been available on Netflix .
Akshay Kumar (cameo) and dance numbers featuring Malaika Arora and Nora Fatehi. Reception
Critics generally praised the film for its slick action sequences, dark humor, and the performances of its leads, though it underperformed at the box office. Reviewers from The Hindu and News18 specifically highlighted the chemistry between Khurrana and Ahlawat and the film’s unique take on the "action hero" trope.