Film

Heropanti

Name: Heropanti
Genre: Romance, Action
Released: 2014
Cast: Tiger Shroff, Kriti Sanon, Prakash Raj, Shireesh Sharma, Sandeepa Dhar

Romance

Heropanti is a Bollywood action-romance that pairs a street fighter with a wealthy girl against a backdrop of industrial violence and family conflict. It's stylish and energetic, with elaborate action sequences and elaborate musical numbers. For viewers who want their romance wrapped in spectacular stunts and Hindi cinema grandeur.

TMDb rating

2.9

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