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Once Upon a Time in Madras(2024)

8.0/10
Tamil121 mins

Once Upon a Time in Madras (2024) is a 121-minute Tamil film directed by Prasadh Murugan. Starring Gayathri Krishnan, Disha Govindharaj and Sini Yudhan. With an audience rating of 8.0/10, Once Upon a Time in Madras stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2024.

Director:Prasadh Murugan
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
13 December 2024
Director
Prasadh Murugan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 1m
GudVibe Rating
8.0/10

Storyline

A retired army officer shoots a young boy in anger and hides the gun in a river. When other people find the weapon, it triggers a series of unexpected and dangerous events. The police investigation into the boy's death is unable to find the killer.

A river hides a gun. A city hides a killer.

Film Details

8.0Rating
121Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date13 December 2024

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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Gayathri KrishnanActor
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Disha GovindharajActor
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Sini YudhanActor
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Anjali Nair, Actor in Once Upon a Time in Madras
Anjali NairActor
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Rajaji Manickam, Actor in Once Upon a Time in Madras
Rajaji ManickamActor
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Porkodi SenthilActor
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M. Soundarya SaravananActor
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Abhirami, Actor in Once Upon a Time in Madras
AbhiramiActor
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Shaan AActor
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Jegan KavirajActor
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Pavithra LakshmiActor
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Thalaivasal Vijay, Anitha's father in Once Upon a Time in Madras
Thalaivasal VijayActor
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Prasadh MuruganDirector
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K.S. KhalidossCrew
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KanihaActor

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Trivia

  • The film's title is a nod to the 2014 Tamil gangster film 'Jigarthanda', which also had 'Once Upon a Time in Madurai' as its original working title.
  • Director Prasadh Murugan previously worked as an associate director for filmmaker Vetrimaaran, known for gritty realism, which influenced this film's tone.
  • The Koovam River, central to the plot, is a real and heavily polluted waterway in Chennai, adding a layer of social commentary to the thriller.
  • Actor M. Sasikumar, who plays a key role, is also a producer, marking one of his few major acting roles outside of his own production ventures.
  • The prop gun used in the film was a custom-made replica to ensure safety and authenticity for the critical shooting scene.
  • The film's score uses traditional Tamil folk instruments like the 'urumi' to create a tense and localized atmospheric sound.
  • Despite being a thriller, the story is structured as a moral drama, exploring the ripple effects of a single impulsive act on multiple lives.

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