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Once Upon a Time in Madras (2024)

Original title: ஒன்ஸ் அபான் எ டைம் இன் மெட்ராஸ்

2024-12-13 · 2h 1m · TA
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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.

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Prasadh MuruganDirector, Writer

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Bharath SrinivasanBharath SrinivasanRajaPavithra LakshmiPavithra LakshmiAnithaAbhiramiAbhiramiAnjali NairAnjali NairShaan AShaan AThalaivasal VijayThalaivasal VijayAnitha's fatherRajaji ManickamRajaji ManickamKanihaKanihaKowsi (Special appearance)Disha GovindharajDisha GovindharajJegan KavirajJegan KavirajPasupathi RajPasupathi RajMadhi's fatherGayathri KrishnanGayathri Krishnan

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What is Once Upon a Time in Madras 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.

How long is Once Upon a Time in Madras?

Once Upon a Time in Madras has a runtime of 121 minutes.

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