The film stars Djilali Rez Kallah, Master Vedic Kushal, H. G. Dattatreya, Prakash Belawadi, Ankita Amar, and Eric Roberts.

"[3] Jagadish Angadi of Deccan Herald gave it four out of five stars and wrote, "The filmmaker crafts a compelling story exploring themes of social inequality, faith, and personal loss.

[19] Shashiprasad SM of Times Now gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "My Hero is a standout Kannada film that effectively addresses the persistent evils in society.

Told through the perspective of a foreigner and seen through the eyes of a boy who has endured the harshest forms of discrimination, the film delivers a powerful message in a simple yet impactful manner.

"[20] A Sharadhaa of Cinema Express wrote, "My Hero is a tribute to the human spirit; the film tackles deep-rooted social issues with striking effectiveness.