THE Bollywood action and adventure comedy ‘An Action Hero’ – filmed predominantly on the Isle of Wight – is now available to enjoy on the streaming service Netflix.

Starring top Indian actor Ayushmann Khurrana, the film hit big screens back in December. 

The flick was filmed in Island locations, including Ventnor, Cowleaze, Shanklin, St Lawrence Undercliff and Military Road, bringing in big crowds of onlookers during filming in January and February 2022.

The trailer has had 27 million views across the world (watch it below).

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Ventnor town centre was the unlikely location for some of the movie's stunts, despite the film telling viewers what they are seeing is Portsmouth!

More than 300 Islanders were on the payroll as supporting actors, with huge sums spent on logistics.

Since hitting cinemas, including Newport’s Cineworld, digital rights have been by Netflix, and the film was added to the streaming platform on January 27.


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