Synopsis
Once Upon A Time in Madras is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language hyperlink thriller film written and directed by Prasadh Murugan.
The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Bharath, Abhirami, Shaan, Anjali Nair, Pavithra Lakshmi in important roles. The production was helmed by Captain MP Anand under the banner of Friday Film Factory, with Haroon, Bala, and PGS serving as co-producers.
The technical brilliance of the film is evident in its editing and cinematography, handled by San Lokesh, K. S. Kalidoss, and R. Kannan respectively. The film's suspenseful atmosphere is further enhanced by the music composed by Jose Franklin.
The story revolves around four distinct characters whose paths cross in an unexpected way due to the accidental discovery of a gun. A retired army officer, Rangaraj, shoots a young boy, Sudharshan, when he attempts to pluck mangoes from a nearby tree. The film follows the intertwined lives of these characters as they are forever altered by this single, accidental discovery.
Released in theatres on 13 December 2024, Once Upon A Time in Madras is a captivating exploration of life, death, and the consequences of one's actions.
