Once Upon a Warrior (2011) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Once Upon a Warrior(2011)
Telugu · Action, Adventure, Family
2h 13m · 21 Jan 2011
Music: Saluri Koteswara Rao, Salim Merchant, M.M. Keeravaani, Sulaiman Merchant, Mickey J Meyer | DOP: Soundararajan | Writer: Rahul Koda, Prakash Kovelamudi, R. Samala
Ratings
Our Rating
1.75
📖 Story
Once Upon a Warrior is a fantasy action film revolving around a young warrior who embarks on a quest to save his kingdom from dark forces. The story blends elements of mythology, magic, and heroism as the protagonist battles evil to restore peace.
Siddharth: Strong and charismatic as the lead warrior, delivering a convincing heroic presence.
Harshita: Promising debut with a natural screen presence.
Shruti Haasan: Supportive role with adequate performance.
Prakash Kovelamudi: Notable for her strong character portrayal.
Siddharth: Effective in a supporting role.
Harshita: Good performance in a pivotal supporting role.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Visual effects and fantasy elements
- ✓Innovative storyline blending mythology and action
- ✓Strong lead performance by Siddharth
- ✓Music composition with diverse contributions
Weaknesses
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half
- ✕Some underdeveloped supporting characters
- ✕Inconsistent screenplay
- ✕Mixed critical reception on direction
🎬 Direction & Writing
Prakash Kovelamudi's direction shows ambition in creating a fantasy epic, though the narrative execution is uneven. The writing attempts to balance mythology and action but lacks cohesion at times.
- - Cinematography by Soundararajan capturing fantasy visuals
- - Music by multiple composers adding variety
- - Visual effects enhancing the fantasy setting
- - Editing with some pacing concerns
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Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 30% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics
Critics appreciated the ambitious fantasy theme and visual effects but pointed out flaws in screenplay and pacing. Siddharth's performance was widely praised, while the direction received mixed reviews. Overall, the film was seen as a bold attempt with moderate success.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Once Upon a Warrior release in theatres?▾
Once Upon a Warrior released on 21 January 2011 (2011).
Is Once Upon a Warrior a hit or flop?▾
Once Upon a Warrior is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
What is the budget of Once Upon a Warrior?▾
Budget of Once Upon a Warrior is approximately ₹3800000 Crore.
Where to watch Once Upon a Warrior online? OTT release date?▾
Once Upon a Warrior OTT release date not announced yet.
Who directed Once Upon a Warrior?▾
Once Upon a Warrior directed by Prakash Kovelamudi. Produced by Shobu Yarlagadda, Prasad Devineni, Prakash Kovelamudi, K Raghavendra Rao.
Who are the main cast members of Once Upon a Warrior?▾
Once Upon a Warrior stars Siddharth, Harshita, Shruti Haasan.
What is the Tollybo rating for Once Upon a Warrior?▾
Tollybo rates Once Upon a Warrior 1.75/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Who composed the music for Once Upon a Warrior?▾
Music for Once Upon a Warrior composed by Saluri Koteswara Rao, Salim Merchant, M.M. Keeravaani, Sulaiman Merchant, Mickey J Meyer.
What is the genre and runtime of Once Upon a Warrior?▾
Once Upon a Warrior — Genre: Action, Adventure, Family, Runtime: 133 minutes, Language: Telugu.