Review of The Bollywood Movie “Yudhra”
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Newz Daddy Review in One Line: Yudhra delivers solid action and a strong performance by Siddhant Chaturvedi, but its predictable storyline and unnecessary songs make it an average watch.
Newzdaddy Ratings: 2.5** / 5
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Star Cast: Sidhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Malvika Mohanan, Shilpa Shukla, Ram Kapoor, Gajraj Rao,
Written By: Farhan Akhtar, Akshat Ghildial, Shridhar Raghavan
Directed By: Ravi Udyawar
Produced By: Farhan Akhtar, Kassim Jagmagia
Director Of Photography: Jay Oza
Music: Shankar, Eshhan, Loy
Recommended or Not ?: Not fully.
Language: Hindi
Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Treat of National Cinema Day
With tickets just ₹99, Yudhra became a common choice for many moviegoers on National Cinema Day. Every performance was filled, thus it was a fantastic chance to see a movie on the big screen without emptying a pocketbook. In terms of story, action, and performance, however, how did Yudhra fare? Let us delve in.
The Story: Familiar Territory
The film centres on Raghav, a young man suffering with rage problems from early life. The terrible loss of his parents, a pivotal event that shapes the rest of the movie, fuels this wrath. Though the idea sounds interesting, the narrative sadly follows a very typical road. Raghav’s quest of justice for the death of his parents essentially forms a revenge drama.
From the start, the narrative seems in many respects formulaic. This kind of structure is not new; a personal sorrow followed by a mission for revenge. There are few shocks to keep you on the tip of your seat; the story follows the expected lines. Furthermore, the first part of the film seems unduly extended with the inclusion of not one but two songs that hardly add to the story. Additionally, there is a romantic subplot that seems forced on, so dragging down the flow even more.
Al Slow First Half
Yudhra’s first half suffers from tempo problems. Although the filmmakers stretched the plot thin, they seem to have concentrated too much on preparing for the interval. Raghav’s fury and loss of emotional weight don’t really hit since the audience is mired in pointless song sequences and love distractions. The movie seems to have taken too long to reach the interval by the time we arrive.
Second Half: An Unplaced Song
Though it suffers from a mood change that can be very startling, the second half of the film picks up just marginally in terms of action. The movie abruptly veers to a romantic tune just after a poignant emotional sequence where the protagonists are grieving the death of Raghav’s father. Given the sombre tone of the previous scenes, this one seemed absolutely inappropriate. The song itself seemed superfluous and lessened the emotional weight of the narrative with the characters sporting half-clothing.
Action: A delightful surprise.
Yudhra has shortcomings, but in the action aspect, it excels. The fight scenes meet and surpass my expectations. They are brilliantly performed. The movie shocked me here; given the general configuration of the picture, I wasn’t anticipating much in terms of action choreography. The action scenes definitely keep you interested; the stunts are well-choreographed. Clearly, a lot of work went into ensuring these sequences stood out; it pays off.
The Show’s Star: Siddhant Chaturvedi
The way Siddhant Chaturvedi performs in the movie is one of its redeeming grace. Leading, he plays Raghav, the enraged young man driven towards revenge for the killing of his parents. Though the plot is clear-cut, Siddhant gives his character life and complexity, which distinguishes him even in cases when the writing offers nothing for him to work with.
Raghav is portrayed by Siddhant in a manner that reminds me of his performance in Kill, in which he portrayed a similarly passionate yet crazy edge character. Here in Yudhra, he takes front stage, while his part in Kill was more of a prolonged cameo. And he uses it most wisely, to credit. His natural intensity and brooding gestures help the character transcend script limits.
A Manageable Finish
There are a few attempts towards some twists and turns as the movie approaches its finale. Most of these turns, nevertheless, are readily anticipated, so experienced movie buffs will probably see them from a distance. Though it’s not particularly horrible, the film follows the tried-and-true revenge drama format and lacks anything fresh or interesting either.
Finally: An Average Watch
Yudhra is ultimately a film with a consistent, formulaic approach. Though Siddhant Chaturvedi gives a good performance and some action, beyond that there is not much to comment about. The first half is boring; the songs are pointless, and the narrative lacks uniqueness. Though most viewers would probably find this movie to be an ordinary experience, if you enjoy action films or Siddhant Chaturvedi it could be worth a viewing.