Ganapath: A Hero is Born is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language post apocalyptic dustopian action film written and directed by Vikas Bahl, who also produced the film in association with Jackky Bhagnani, Vashu Bhagnani and Deepshikha Deshmukh. It stars Tiger Shroff in dual roles, alongside Amitabh Bacchan and Kriti Sanon.
The film was announced in November 2020 and underwent a long, heavy pre-production stage. Principal photography commenced in November 2021 and wrapped up in February 2023 with filming taking place in United Kingdom, Ladakh and Mumbai.
Ganapath is reported to have a budget of ₹200 crore. The film was released theatrically on 20 October 2023, to highly negative reviews from critics and audiences.
Premise
In a dystopian 2070, Guddu transforms into Ganapath, a saviour who sets out on a mission to safeguard his people from a notorious syndicate headed by Dalini.
Cast
- Tiger Shroff in a dual role as Ganapath "Guddu"/Dalini
- Amitabh Bacchan as Maharishi Dalapathi, Ganapath’s grandfather
- Kriti Sanon as Jassi
- Elli AvrRam as Dimple, John's girlfriend
- Rahman as Shiva, Ganapath’s father
- Gauhar Khan as Meera, Ganapath's mother
- Jameel Khan as Kaizad
- Girish Kulkarni as Senior
- Shruthy Menon as Shaina
- Ziad Bakri as John English, Dimple's boyfriend
- Jess Liaudin as Tabahi
- Brahim Chab as Bloodbath
The film was announced on 6 November 2023 by Pooja Entertainment, to be directed by Aditya Kumar starring Tiger Shroff. It was originally supposed to release in parts, and had a working title of Ganapath: Part 1, though this plan was abandoned and the film was re-titled Ganapath: A Hero is Born. Though a sequel is still teased at the ending of the film titled Ganapath: Part 2: Rise of the Hero.
The film marks the collaboration of Sanon and Shroff after nine years since their Hindi film debut in Heropanti (2014).

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