Yudhra

A hotheaded ex-prisoner who is released on the condition of working with a drug cartel.

Release date: September 20, 2024 (India)

Director: Ravi Udyawar

Budget: ₹50 crore

Story by: Shridhar Raghavan

Box office: est. ₹11.06 crore

Distributed by: AA Films

Yudhra is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Ravi Udyawar from a script by Shridhar Raghavan, with dialogues by Farhan Akhtar and ...

Action-Packed but Falls Short at the End

"Yudhra" (2024), directed by Ravi Udyawar and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under Excel Entertainment, is a fast-paced action thriller with a solid cast led by Siddhant Chaturvedi, Malavika Mohanan, and Raghav Juyal. The story follows Yudhra, a man plagued by anger issues, who embarks on an undercover mission to dismantle a powerful drug syndicate headed by Firoz and his son Shafiq. Yudhra's personal vendetta against Firoz for his parents' deaths adds a layer of emotional intensity to the action-packed narrative.

The film kicks off strong, with tight screenplay and well-executed action sequences, particularly in the first half. Siddhant Chaturvedi, in his first solo hero venture, impressively carries the weight of the film on his shoulders. His performance is compelling, and he brings a mix of vulnerability and rage to his character. Malavika Mohanan shines in her action scenes, proving herself to be more than just a side character, while the supporting cast, including Gajraj Rao and Ram Kapoor, adds depth to the story.

However, the film falters in the second half, as the screenplay begins to lose its grip and the momentum slows down. The climax, which feels rushed and predictable, fails to deliver the satisfying conclusion one might expect from such a high-stakes drama. The film’s conclusion leaves viewers feeling like there’s something missing, as if the story’s potential wasn’t fully realized.

Despite these shortcomings, the direction by Udyawar and editing by Tushar Parekh and Anand Subaya keep the film moving, with slick action sequences and a well-balanced pace for most of the runtime. The music, composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy and Prem–Hardeep, fits well within the movie, though it doesn’t stand out except for the catchy "Sathiya," penned by Javed Akhtar, which is a memorable highlight.