Once Upon a Time in Madras (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2024, Once Upon a Time in Madras is a thriller film directed by Prasadh Murugan, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. In Chennai, along the Koovam River, 9-year-old Dinesh's life ends tragically when he's shot by retired army officer Krishnaraja in a fit of rage. Confusion ensues as the police investigation fails to identify the shooter. Krishnaraja disposes of the gun in the river, but its discoveries by a few people sets off a chain of events with unforeseen consequences.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time in Madras stars Bharath Srinivasan as Raja, Pavithra Lakshmi as Anitha, Abhirami and Anjali Nair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Once Upon a Time in Madras sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Time in Madras page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Time in Madras tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Madras (2024)?
- In US, Once Upon a Time in Madras is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once Upon a Time in Madras worth watching?
- Once Upon a Time in Madras holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Madras?
- Once Upon a Time in Madras stars Bharath Srinivasan, Pavithra Lakshmi, Abhirami, Anjali Nair and Shaan A.
- When was Once Upon a Time in Madras released?
- Once Upon a Time in Madras was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.