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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Eric Roberts' Kannada debut 'My Hero' now streaming online
Picture Credit: Facebook 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 OTT The 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Cast and crew Alongside 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. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
My Hero OTT release: Here's when and where you can watch Eric Roberts' Kannada debut film online
American actor Eric Roberts made his Kannada film debut with My Hero in 2024. Directed by Avinash Vijaykumar, the movie had a successful theatrical run and also featured Djilali Rez-Kallah in a prominent role. While viewers had been eagerly waiting to watch the film from the comfort of their homes, it has now finally been released on OTT. When and where to watch My Hero My Hero started streaming on Amazon Prime Video today, May 30. Without any official announcement on its social media handles, the OTT giant released the film directly on its platform. Official trailer and plot My Hero The Eric Roberts starrer is set in the vibrant town of Maheshwar. It tells the story of an unexpected friendship between a young Dalit boy and an American tourist grieving the loss of his grandson. The two cross paths during a difficult time in both their lives. As they grow closer, the boy opens up about being banished from his village in Chikamagaluru for touching a sacred idol. Such an act is often seen as a violation due to his caste. Moved by the boy's pain, the American decides to help. With compassion and a touch of humor, he accompanies the boy back to his village. Once there, he confronts the deep-rooted caste discrimination that tore the boy from his family. His bold and unconventional approach begins to change hearts and minds. Slowly, the villagers start to reflect on their rigid beliefs and that forms the main crux of the movie. Cast and crew of My Hero My Hero features Eric Roberts, James Gioia, Djilali Rez Kallah, Ankita Amar, and Niranjan Deshpande in key roles. The supporting cast includes Tanuja Krishnappa, Kshitij Pawar, Prakash Belwadi, Dattatreya, and Master Vedic Kushal. The film is written and directed by Avinash Vijaykumar. Produced by AV Film Studios, the movie showcases a blend of Indian and international talent behind the camera as well. The cinematography for the Indian portions was handled by Venus Nagaraj Murthy, while Forrest Chiras and Akula Lokesh Babu managed the visuals for the U.S. segments. The music was composed, arranged, and produced by Gagan Baderiya.
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘It's all go' – Ireland AM host lifts lid on future plans including podcast and totally new career path
IRELAND AM star Eric Roberts has opened up on his exciting future plans - and fans can't keep up. The 3 Eric Roberts has been hosting the midweek and weekend Ireland AM shows since April 3 Eric recently became a first-time dad 3 Eric and his wife Niamh also announced they are building a home With over 747,000 followers on The 34-year-old told VIP Magazine that he hasn't been able to "fully commit" to Ireland AM as he has some plans coming over the summer time. However, the social media star gushed: "I'm kind of juggling between midweek and weekends . "I love both, it's such a fun place to work , it's a fun family to be a part of and they've been so welcoming. I'm enjoying the slots, and I'll see where it leads." READ MORE IN ERIC ROBERTS The funny man went on to reveal that he has a podcast coming out over the coming months. And although we're yet to discover the finer details, we're sure it will be a great listen. Beyond the podcasting world, the new dad will also be venturing into the world of writing as he's set to release his first children 's book. Eric, who previously worked as a special needs assistant in autism units and schools for over eight years, said the book would bring 'disabilities to the mainstream in a lighthearted way for kids to understand.' Most read in News TV He said: "One of the most difficult things for me working in those settings was, more often than not, I was the student's only friend in the setting. "So I would spend break times playing with the kids and they don't have an understanding of what autism is, what cerebral palsy is or Down's syndrome. Ireland AM star jokes about co-host lineup "So hopefully it'll be a series of books but the first one will be coming out this summer and it's about inclusivity in school settings. "It will help children and maybe parents understand that not all kids are the same. "So that's a project I've been working on for a while and it's something I'm excited to do this year." BABY JOY Besides writing his first kids' book, the TikTok star also revealed that he is working on "a new business idea". He added: "It's all happening in the next few months. It's all go" This comes after the Irish star and his wife Niamh Rían into the world in January, in a special New Years surprise. The host thanked his fans for their support in the caption of his post saying: "Rían Oisin Roberts is coming home… "Thank you for all the amazing messages this week it's been overwhelming but incredible! "Thank you again to the amazing staff in Letterkenny University Hospital.
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Virgin Media star reveals he will return to Ireland AM this week in major host shake-up
A VIRGIN Media star is set to return to Ireland AM this week in a major host shake-up. Irish TikTok sensation Eric Roberts, will be back on the hit breakfast show this Thursday - but who will he be replacing? 2 Eric Roberts told fans he would be back on Ireland AM 2 Eric made his hosting debut on the show this month In a short clip posted to his The Donegal native said: "I have a very busy week in Dublin. I'm back on Ireland AM in the morning. It's my first time on the midweek show." The 34-year-old joked: "The producers told me that I was just so fantastic at the weekends that they wanted me to come on mid-week as well. "And I said no problem guys." READ MORE IN IRELAND AM Mainstay hosts Muireann O'Connell, Tommy Bowe and Alan Hughes are the usual crew to host the midweek show - so where would Eric slot in? The dad-of-one explained: "I will be on with Tommy and Muireann in the morning, so it should be very fun." Eric gushed: "I've really been loving presenting on Ireland AM I have to say." But, the social media star's week does not stop there, as he listed a series of photoshoots and award shows he has to attend. Most read in News TV The star also revealed he would be hosting Ireland AM this Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. So, it looks like Ireland AM reveal replacement host for weekend shows This comes after Eric revealed that himself and his wife Niamh are building their "family home" in Co Donegal. The dad-of-one posted a video documenting their experience planning the new build. He said: "This field is where we're going to be building our family home. "People are constantly asking when I'm moving to Dublin because I'm always there for work but the fact of the matter is, I love Donegal and this is where I want to raise my family. 'CASA ROBERTS' "To be able to say that we're about to start building our forever home is a dream come true." He then spoke about the process of securing a mortgage and planning the project. Ending the video, Eric said: "We're so excited to start this next chapter of our lives. Casa Roberts is on the way." He captioned his post: "We are building our family home in Donegal. Casa Roberts is underway! It's taken so much planning and we are so happy to finally be building our home! "The mortgage process can be a nightmare but thankfully we chose @doddl_ie which made the whole experience much less challenging! "From advice to plans that suited us it was easy from start to finish! We just can't wait to get started now!"
Extra.ie
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
'So happy' -- Eric Roberts shares major life update with fans
Eric Roberts is taking another major step in life following the birth of his first child. The social media star and his wife welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Rian, on New Year's Day. Now, the couple have focused on building their forever home for their family-of-three. Eric Roberts is taking another major step in life following the birth of his first child. Pic: Brian McEvoy Taking to Instagram, the influencer wrote: 'We are building our family home in Donegal.' He continued: 'It's taken so much planning and we are so happy to finally be building our home! We just can't wait to get started now!' In the video, Eric shows off a behind-the-scenes look at the new parents planning for the build of their first home. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eric Roberts (@ In a voiceover, Eric said: 'So, it doesn't look like a whole lot right now, but this field is where we're going to be building our family home. 'People are constantly asking me when I'm moving to Dublin because I'm always there for work, but the fact of the matter is I love Donegal and this is where I want to raise my family. 'And to be able to say that we're about to start building our forever home is a dream come true. It's been a busy few months meeting with architects and trying to finalize plans, especially because Niamh wants two walk in wardrobes and I want to games room. The social media star and his wife welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Rian, on New Year's Day. Pic: Instagram/Eric Roberts 'We're so excited to start this next chapter of our lives. Casa Roberts is on the way,' he concluded. The content creator announced the birth of their first child earlier this year. Taking to social media, he wrote: 'Our baby boy was born at 9:06AM 1/1/25…mother and son doing amazing.' It's been a monumental few years for Eric and Niamh, who tied the knot back in August of 2023.
