Overview
Two idealistic friends start a vigilante YouTube channel. When one is killed while exposing a water mafia, the other dons a mask and becomes Bhavesh Joshi, a street-level superhero.
Released in 2018, Bhavesh Joshi Superhero was directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and produced under the Eros International banner. The film occupies a significant place within the Independent — telling a self-contained story outside of shared-continuity superhero franchises.
The film features lead performances from Harshvardhan Kapoor, Priyanshu Painyuli, Nishikant Kamat, anchoring a story that adapts characters first brought to life in Independent. Its source material gives the film a foundation rooted in decades of published storytelling, which Motwane and the creative team interpret through a cinematic lens.
Its 7.1 rating reflects a film that divided audiences — appreciated for its ambition and spectacle by some, criticized for pacing and execution by others. Its place in the genre remains a frequent discussion point.
Principal Cast
Trivia & Facts
Bhavesh Joshi Superhero released in 2018, placing it within the 2010s era of comic book cinema — a decade that saw superhero films become the dominant force at the global box office.
Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film was produced by Eros International and adapts source material from Independent.
The principal cast features Harshvardhan Kapoor and Priyanshu Painyuli, with key supporting roles played by Nishikant Kamat.
The film belongs to Independent — an independent / standalone production, not tied to a shared cinematic universe.
Bhavesh Joshi Superhero carries an audience rating of 7.1 — putting it in the solid-to-excellent tier of the genre.
The Independent source material for Bhavesh Joshi Superhero has been in continuous publication for decades, giving filmmakers a rich well of storylines, character arcs, and iconography to draw upon.
Modern superhero films like this one use a mix of practical effects and digital VFX, with entire sequences often shot against volume walls or LED stages pioneered by shows like The Mandalorian.
Bhavesh Joshi Superhero is catalogued on Movies on Comics among our collection of 163 comic book films spanning 48 years of cinema — from Richard Donner's 1978 Superman to the present day.