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Yodha (2024 film)
Yodha (transl. Warrior) is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha, and produced by Dharma Productions.[5] The film stars Sidharth Malhotra, Raashii Khanna and Disha Patani.[6][7] After multiple release postponements, Yodha was theatrically released on 15 March 2024 to mixed reviews from critics.[8] It was a commercial failure.[9] Cast
ProductionThe film is inspired by the various aircraft hijackings in Indian history, particularly Indian Airlines Flight 814 in 1999.[10] Principal photography began on 27 November 2021 and would go on to include shootings in Delhi, Bhopal, Manali, Pune and Ladakh.[11][12][13] On 18 December 2021, Raashii Khanna and Disha Patani were announced as the leading actresses.[14][15] In December 2021, Patani wrapped up her portion of the shoot and wrote a rap song for Badshah.[16][17] In March 2022, Raashii Khanna wrapped up her portions.[18] Later, Tanuj Virwani was cast in a prominent role.[19] Soundtrack
The music of the film is composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Vishal Mishra, B Praak, Aditya Dev and John Stewart Eduri while lyrics are written by Manoj Muntashir, Jaani, Kunaal Vermaa, Vishal Mishra and Kaushal Kishore.[20] The first single titled "Zindagi Tere Naam" was released on 24 February 2024.[21] The second single titled "Tere Sang Ishq Hua" was released on 7 March 2024.[22]
ReleaseTheatricalThe film was scheduled to be released on 7 July 2023.[23] The film was then postponed to 8 December 2023 and finally released on 15 March 2024.[8] Home mediaThe film was premiered on Amazon Prime Video from 10 May 2024.[24] ReceptionOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 58% of 12 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.8/10.[25] Bollywood Hungama critic gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Yodha is not the usual hijack film and features a fine performance; however, it is quite technical and confusing."[26] NDTV's Saibal Chatterjee rated the film 1.5/5 and wrote "No matter how lenient you might want to be and how much of a Sidharth Malhotra fan you are, this pulpy action movie is a bumpy ride that lurches from one misstep to another."[27] Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com gave 2.5/5 stars and observed "A light-footed Sidharth single-handedly going at the baddies is a slick sight. Armed in swag, sunglasses and slow motion, the man is more than fit for the job. And it's on his charm and rugged shoulders that Yodha shamelessly rests".[28] Anupama Chopra, in her review for Film Companion said that "Yodha is a cheesy, chest-thumping, low-on-logic thriller that rides brazenly to a crowd-pleasing finale, mostly on the shoulders of a solid Sidharth Malhotra."[29] Rishil Jogani of Pinkvilla rated the film 2.5/5 and opined that "Yodha has redeemable qualities and offers thrills too but the film in totality is a tiresome watch, full of clichés, cheesy dialogues and overused tropes."[30] Other mediaThe marketing of the film included a tie-in comic by Pratilipi Comics, Adventures of Yodha: The Case of the Missing Ship, written by Akash Pathak and illustrated by Ayantika Roy.[31] Notes
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