Once Upon a Time in Madras is a Tamil language hyperlink thriller film featuring Bharath as Raja, Abhirami as Savitri, and Shaan as Kathir, among others. The film was released in theatres on December 13, 2024, and received a positive response from audiences. It is streaming on OTT.
Where to watch Once Upon a Time in Madras?
The film is streaming on Aha. Once Upon a Time in Madras explores themes of violence, desperation, and unintended consequences.
Plot
The film tells the story of a retired army officer named Rangaraj, who attempts to shoot a young boy named Sudharshan when he tries to pluck mangoes from a tree. Although the bullet misses its target, the boy eventually dies. To avoid accountability, Rangaraj disposes of the gun. The plot takes an unexpected turn when the gun is discovered by a sanitation worker.
The film explores how the gun is passed from person to person, with each individual using it for different purposes. In the end, the movie illustrates how the gun impacts the lives of those who come into contact with it.
Cast and production of Once Upon a Time in Madras
Along with Bharath as Raja, the film features Shaan as Kathir, Pavithra Lakshmi as Anitha, PG Saravanan as Moorthy, Anjali Nair as Madhi, Pasupathy Raj as Madhi's father, Jegan Kaviraj as Moorthy's henchman, Vignesh Mohandas as Anitha's brother, Mrithula Suresh as Kathir's lover, Kalki as Raja's associate, and Syed as Raja's boss, among others. It is directed and written by Prasadh Murugan. Captain MP Anand has produced the film under Friday Film Factory.
