With Hero Heeroine, director Suresh Krissna and producer Prerna Arora aim to subvert Indian cinema conventions in the realm of film, where innovation is king. Arora, who is well-known for ground-breaking films like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Padman, promises original stories. The love story “Hero Heeroine” examines the relationship between the real and the fictional.

But it was during a recent coffee date in Chennai that Prerna Arora and Suresh Krissna discovered something that would fundamentally alter the direction of their enterprise. In a city where Telugu cinema has a rich legacy, why limit the story to Hindi? Similar to how Bengali, Tamil, and Malayalam talents add to the enchantment of Hindi cinema, the film features a varied cast and crew from throughout the nation who come together in Hyderabad to produce something genuinely remarkable.

“With Hero Heeroine, we are dismantling barriers and merging genres, fusing the finest elements of the South and North Indian film industry to create a story that will appeal to viewers throughout the country. Hero Heeroine is poised to redefine the very essence of cinematic storytelling with its unique blend of languages and cultures,” said director Suresh Krissna, addressing the project’s potential to completely change how people view South Indian cinema.

“My acting career began in Telugu cinema, so I am excited to take on the challenges of playing the lead role in Hero Heeroine.  I am excited about the idea of playing a character in a bilingual story that is deeply entwined with Hyderabad’s rich culture. As a producer and director, I recognize the value of authenticity in storytelling and partnered with Prerna Arora and filmmaker Suresh Krissna for their unshakable faith in my abilities” said actress Divya.

Prerna Arora said, “This is a cultural phenomenon, not just a movie. The South Indian film industry is renowned worldwide for its exceptional talent and its ability to reach the Oscars. With Hero Heeroine, we can celebrate this distinguished heritage. Because viewers throughout the world can now access regional language films on digital platforms, the South’s unmatched work ethic and discipline, along with the vivid colors of its rich culture, have captured the attention of viewers worldwide”.

‘Hero Heeroine’ gets ready to lift off as the project picks up steam.

Priyanka Dutta