Once Upon A Time in Madras is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language hyperlink thriller film written and directed by Prasadh Murugan.[2] The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Bharath, Abhirami, Shaan, Anjali Nair, Pavithra Lakshmi in important roles. The film is produced by Captain MP Anand under Friday Film Factory, and co-produced by Haroon, Bala, and PGS. The technical crew consists of editor San Lokesh, cinematographers K S Kalidoss and R Kannan, music composer Jose Franklin and creative producer shaan A[3]
| Once Upon A Time in Madras | |
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| Directed by | Prasadh Murugan |
| Written by | Prasadh Murugan |
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| Edited by | San Lokesh |
| Music by | Jose Franklin |
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| Distributed by | Sparrow Cinemas |
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Running time | 120 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Once Upon A Time in Madras is scheduled to release in theatres on 13 December 2024.
Premise
editSet in 2013 in Chennai, film revolves around four different individuals, their families and a gun which is accidentally discovered.[2]
Cast
editProduction
editActor Bharath who was last seen in Ippadiku Kadhal (2024) joined hands with debutant director Prasad Murugan for his upcoming hyperlink thriller film titled Once Upon A Time in Madras.[4][5] Additionally, the director informed that a transperson was cast in the film for an important role, rather than making a male artist perform so.[6][7] The technical crew consists of editor San Lokesh, cinematographers K S Kalidoss and R Kannan, stunt choreographer Sugan and music composer Jose Franklin.[8] In mid-March 2024, Prasad Murugan revealed that the principal photography had been completed and the film was in post-production stage.[9]
Music
edit| Once Upon A Time in Madras | |
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| Soundtrack album by Jose Franklin | |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Language | Tamil |
| Label | Divo Music |
| Producer | Jose Franklin |
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The soundtrack and background are composed by Jose Franklin. The first single "Po Po Che Guevera" released on 28 September 2024.[10]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Po Po Che Guevera" | Jegan Kaviraj M | Vaikom Vijayalakshmi | 3:04 |
Release
editTheatrical
editOnce Upon A Time in Madras is scheduled to release in theatres on 13 December 2024.[11] Earlier it was scheduled for release on 26 September 2024.[12] The film received an "A" certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.[1]
Reception
editAbhinav Subramanian of Times of india rated three out of five star and stated that "Once Upon a Time in Madras is a satisfying film that avoids overreach, making it a solid watch. It’s like finding a favorite tune played in a different key - familiar yet distinct."[13]
References
edit- ^ a b Features, C. E. (3 December 2024). "Bharath's Once Upon a Time in Madras clears censorship formalities". Cinema Express. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Bharath's 'Once Upon a Time in Madras' wrapped up!". The Times of India. 19 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Service, Express News (19 March 2024). "It's a wrap for Bharath's 'Once Up on a Time in Madras'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (21 November 2024). "Bharath's Once Upon a Time in Madras gets a new release window". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (29 November 2024). "Once Upon A Time In Madras Trailer: A hyperlink thriller driven by crime, love and politics". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2 September 2024). "Once Upon a Time in Madras teaser: Fate seems to bring together strangers in the city of Chennai". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "First look of Bharath's 'Once Upon a Time in Madras'". The Times of India. 12 April 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Bharath's Once Upon A Time In Madras Set for Sept 26 release". News Today | First with the news. 30 August 2024. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Mullappilly, Sreejith (18 March 2024). "It's a wrap for Bharath's Once Up on a Time in Madras". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (28 September 2024). "First single 'Po Po Che Guevera' from Once Upon a Time in Madras out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (27 November 2024). "Bharath's Once Upon A Time in Madras gets new release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (29 August 2024). "Bharath's Once Upon A Time In Madras gets a release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 26 September 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Once Upon A Time In Madras Movie Review : Gun-driven tale hits more than it misses". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 December 2024.