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Once Upon A Time In Madras is scripted and directed by Prasadh Murugan. Captain MP Anand produced the film. K S Kalidoss and R Kannan cranked the camera, and ed

Once Upon A Time In Madras Movie Review

Once Upon A Time In Madras Movie Review Tamil Movie Review
Review for the film " Once Upon A Time In Madras"
Streaming On: Aha
Runtime: 02 Hour 01 Minutes
Certificate: A
Released: 13-12-2024
OTT Release: 17-01-2025
Genre: Action, Drama
3.25 / 5.00
3.38 / 5.0

Once Upon A Time In Madras is scripted and directed by Prasadh Murugan. Captain MP Anand produced the film. K S Kalidoss and R Kannan cranked the camera, and editing was done by San Lokesh San Lokesh is a creative person and an editor with >> Read More... . Jose Franklin Jose Franklin is a music director who works in the >> Read More... composed the music. The film featured Bharath Srinivasan Bharath Srinivasan is a popular star in Tamil and >> Read More... , Abhirami, Shaan, Pavithra Lakshmi Pavithra Lakshmi is a Kollywood movie actress, who >> Read More... , Anjali Nair Anjali Nair is an Indian film actress and model wh >> Read More... , Sini Yudhan, and Thalaivasal Vijay Vijay ( Vijaykumar) got the title Thalaivasal as h >> Read More... .

Plot

Raja is an auto-rickshaw driver. He needs Rs 15 lakh money for his wife’s surgery. Anitha is in love with a boy from another community. This doesn’t go well with her father. Yet, she wishes to marry the boy she loves. Savitri is a sanitation worker with a trans-daughter, Karthi. Savitri faces humiliation from society and also from the loan shark from whom she borrowed a huge sum. Madhi faces a huge problem in her family and finds that her husband and parents-in-law are plotting against her. What’s the connection between all these four people? The rest of the story explains that.

Star Performance

Bharath’s performance is excellent. He lived in the role and emoted well. Thalaivasal Vijay’s expressions are flawless, especially after he committed a crime. Abhirami didn’t fit the role, yet she tried to get the role connected with her wonderful performance. Anjali Nair has done her job well.

Analysis

The story is based on a real-life incident. With an incident that happened, the writers tried to interconnect the rest of the plots. Bharath is a perfect choice for Raja. His makeup, expressions and dialogue delivery suit his character well. Kudos to the casting team. However, Abhirami doesn’t look to be the right choice for the role. Yet, her performance is good. If Rohini had been picked to do this role of Savitri, the character and the story would’ve been elevated. The stories are good, but the director should’ve tried to complete them one after the other or should’ve made it an anthology, instead of showcasing them parallel, which confuse the audience. The music is good, and the visuals are pleasing.

What’s There?

  • Bharath and Thalaivasal Vijay are perfect in their performances
  • The visuals and the BGM gelled well with the script

What’s Not There?

  • A couple of stars didn’t fit well in the character; the casting team could’ve opted for some other stars

Verdict

If you love watching script-oriented movies instead of hero-worshipping, then you can pick this!


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "Once Upon A Time In Madras"?

Action, Drama


Who directed "Once Upon A Time In Madras"?

Prasad Murugan


What is the duration of "Once Upon A Time In Madras"?

02 Hour 01 Minutes


When was "Once Upon A Time In Madras" released?

13-12-2024

Cast & Crew


Who plays the lead role in "Once Upon A Time In Madras"?

Abhirami, Anjali Nair, Bharath Srinivasan, Pavithra Lakshmi, Thalaivasal Vijay, Rajaji, Kalki, Sini, Syed

Storyline


What is the plot of "Once Upon A Time In Madras"?

Plot revolves around Action, Drama, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "Once Upon A Time In Madras"?

3.25


What are the audience ratings for "Once Upon A Time In Madras"?

3.38

Additional


Is "Once Upon A Time In Madras" suitable for all ages?

No, it's rated A


Can I watch "Once Upon A Time In Madras" online?

No, it will be available soon on Aha


Who is the editor of "Once Upon A Time In Madras"?

San Lokesh

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