PremiumYudhra OTT partner revealed! Here's where you can stream Siddhant Chaturvedi's actioner after its theatrical run
Yudhra is now in theatres, presenting a gripping tale of revenge and action!
Last Updated: 11.05 AM, Sep 20, 2024
The action-packed thriller Yudhra has finally hit the big screen today. The Ravi Udyawar directorial features Siddhant Chaturvedi in the titular role alongside Malavika Mohanan, Raghav Juyal, Gajraj Rao, Ram Kapoor, Raj Arjun, and Shilpa Shukla. We now know the streaming platform where Yudhra will debut a few weeks after its theatrical release. Yes, Prime Video will release Yudhra after its theatrical run. Shridhar Raghavan penned the screenplay, and Farhan Akhtar and Akshat Ghildial provide the dialogues for the film. Under Excel Entertainment, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani produced Yudhra.
Yudhra plot summary
In his quest for vengeance, a young man named Yudhra infiltrates a formidable cartel. His motivation? His parents were murdered. Anger and irresponsibility plagued the man who raised him. He goes to the military academy, spends time in prison, and then finds himself right in the middle of the cartel's operations as he follows his assignment. But just as he approaches his prey, Yudhra tests his mettle by revealing a horrible secret from his past, along with treachery and deceit.
Action sequences
Earlier, Udyawar spoke about the action sequences in the film, saying that although Yudhra will have numerous action moments, the remarkable bike pursuit scene will be among the most difficult and stressful. Bringing light on the intricate nature of this sequence, he revealed that they had roped in three expert superbike riders from Portugal to ride on these extreme high-speed motorbikes... Shooting the whole action scene in one continuous take without edits was a huge challenge.
When asked what makes this scene unique, Udyawar said that the entire scene is more than just iconic, as it is shot across Mumbai’s landmark locations and streets, including the new sea link, skyscrapers, and express flyovers. The sequence is poised to provide viewers with an aesthetically breathtaking and unforgettable experience by merging fast-paced action with these famous sites.
Siddhant Chaturvedi's transformation
While talking about Chaturvedi, the filmmaker revealed that the actor did, in fact, shed quite a few pounds to become that youthful cadet. He put on quite a few pounds as the film came to a close. His face went from rough to smooth, and the change is obvious. Looking at the traler, Udyawar claimed that he trained in martial arts and gained muscle. He assured Chaturvedi that it is critical for him to mentally prepare as well. The filmmaker thinks the combat-engaged Yudhra is that individual.
He went on to explain that the actor lost around 20 kg, expanding on the idea of his body changing. Chaturvedi put a lot of effort and attention into getting the look he wanted for the character, and his trainer executed everything with outstanding attention to detail.
According to Udyawar, the actor was juggling a lot of responsibilities, including martial arts training. His trainer worked with him, carefully combining jiu-jitsu and other styles of martial arts, such as animal flow. Despite the pandemic closing gyms, he persisted in working out at home.
Udyawar praised Chaturvedi for his dedication to his career, saying that he is a hard-working guy. Really, he had to put in the time and effort to teach himself. It has to feel genuine to the filmmaker. Udyawar wished he would exercise caution for the actor's safety. He was hoping he'd be practical and work hand in hand. It was Chaturvedi's intention to do that, according to the director.