Eric Roberts' Kannada debut 'My Hero' now streaming online

American actor Eric Roberts made his Kannada film debut with 'My Hero' in 2024, a heartfelt drama directed by Avinash Vijaykumar. After its theatres, the film has now made its digital release.Details OTTThe film was released on Amazon Prime Video on May 30, 2025, without any formal announcement from the makers or the streaming platform. The movie is available for rent. Plot of the film'My Hero' is set against the colorful backdrop of Maheshwar, a town that becomes the stage for an unlikely friendship between a young Dalit boy and an American tourist, played by Eric Roberts. The story unfolds as both characters face personal hardships, the boy struggles with the pain of being ostracized from his village in Chikamagaluru for touching a sacred idol, an act forbidden due to his caste, while the American is mourning the loss of his grandson.Their paths cross during this difficult time, and a bond forms between them. Touched by the boy's story and the injustice he faces, the American decides to stand by him. Together, they return to the boy's village, where the visitor's compassionate yet bold approach challenges the deep-rooted caste discrimination that has long divided the community. Through moments of humor and heartfelt confrontation, the film explores themes of social change, acceptance, and courage.Cast and crewAlongside Eric Roberts, the film features James Gioia, Djilali Rez Kallah, Ankita Amar, and Niranjan Deshpande in prominent roles. The supporting cast includes Tanuja Krishnappa, Kshitij Pawar, Prakash Belwadi, Dattatreya, and Master Vedic Kushal. The music of the film is composed by Gagan Baderiya.The cinematography is split between two teams: Venus Nagaraj Murthy handled the Indian sequences, capturing the essence of rural Karnataka, while Forrest Chiras and Akula Lokesh Babu worked on the U.S. portions.