Action Hero Biju
Seen it?2016 | 144 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had a panning from critics. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Dick Tracy, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Biju is an honest policeman who fights the injustice head-on. In his pursuit to keep things under control and clean, he encounters a series of events and cases which test his authority, honesty and integrity. With a week to his wedding, what ensues is a heartfelt story of a cop sans the cinematic hype.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
Panned by critics
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 3 Critics' Choice Awards: Best Actor Critics' Choice – Malayalam: Best Actor – Malayalam, Best Actor Critics' Choice – Malayalam: Best Comedian – Malayalam, Best Actor Critics' Choice – Malayalam: Best Lyricist – Malayalam. Also nominated for 3 more Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 9 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$3 million worldwide on a $300K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 73K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Abrid Shine
- Nivin PaulySub-Inspector Biju Paulose
- Joju GeorgeHead Constable Minimon
- Saiju KurupCircle-Inspector Manoj
- Major RaviCommissioner Rajasekhar IPS
- Anu EmmanuelBenitta Dominic
- Rony David RajConstable Subair
- Sreeja DasConstable Mariya Joseph
- Prajod KalabhavanConstable Nirupan
- Suraj VenjaramooduPavithran
- RohiniMaid