The Bollywood film “Yodha,” directed by Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha, features Sidharth Malhotra, Raashii Khanna, Disha Patani, Ronit Roy, and Tanuj Virwani in lead roles. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Dharma Productions, and Mentor Disciple Entertainment, the movie premiered on March 15, eliciting a varied response from audiences and critics alike.
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Initial reactions to “Yodha” offer a range of opinions. Some viewers praised the film’s thrilling action sequences and suspenseful storyline, particularly highlighting Sidharth Malhotra’s performance. Others commended Malhotra’s acting prowess, drawing comparisons to his acclaimed role in “Shershaah,” and appreciated the movie’s patriotic themes.
A number of viewers hailed “Yodha” as a standout entry in the genre of hijack-based patriotic films in Indian cinema, lauding Malhotra’s impactful portrayal. Despite differing opinions, there was unanimous praise for the cast’s performances, with a focus on Malhotra’s contribution.
One social media reviewer highlighted the film’s engaging narrative elements, such as the interval block, tense climax, and unexpected plot twists. Alongside applauding Malhotra’s acting, the reviewer also acknowledged the commendable performances of Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna, as well as the skillful direction.
Overall, “Yodha” delivers an immersive cinematic experience marked by strong performances and captivating storytelling, despite the mixed reception it received upon release.
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Not all viewers were thrilled with the film. One audience member described it as “average,” considering it just another run-of-the-mill Bollywood movie not worth the watch. Another viewer criticized the film’s storyline and acting, suggesting it wasn’t a preferable choice.
Despite its release on 7,097 screens nationwide, “Yodha” only managed to secure ₹1.33 crore in advance bookings, according to Sacnilk. Maharashtra led in bookings with ₹45.33 lakh, closely followed by Delhi with ₹30.46 lakh. Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat also contributed to the advance bookings. The film reportedly had a budget of ₹55 crore.
“Yodha” marks Sidharth Malhotra’s theatrical comeback post-lockdown, following his digital releases “Shershaah” and “Indian Police Force.”
Promising high-octane action and patriotic themes, the film has received positive early reviews, suggesting it may resonate well with audiences. The cast and crew held a screening event in the city, attended by various celebrities, including Kiara Advani, who made a stylish entrance in a blue pantsuit, radiating confidence and sophistication.
Sidharth Malhotra:
Sidharth Malhotra discussed his latest film ‘Yodha,’ highlighting its stark differences from his previous work ‘Shershaah.’ He mentioned that ‘Yodha’ presents a wholly fictional narrative, centered around the creation of a new task force named Yodha. According to Sidharth, this creative freedom allowed for various liberties in storytelling. Additionally, he noted that the action sequences in ‘Yodha’ diverge significantly from those in ‘Shershaah.’
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Karan Johar described ‘Yodha’ as a significant film, highlighting its role as the inception of a new franchise for their production company. He praised the film’s unique mid-air turbulence sequences and action-packed scenes, stating, “It marks the beginning of a franchise for us, with unprecedented mid-air turbulence and action. We felt that if we were going to invest in the film, we should also invest wholeheartedly in its promotion.”
Director Shashank Khaitan, a longtime collaborator with Karan Johar, expressed his gratitude at the event. Khaitan thanked Karan for initially trusting him as a filmmaker and later as a producer when he began bringing talent and scripts to the table. He credited the collaboration with directors Sagar and Pushkar, which began with their work on ‘Good Newz,’ as the catalyst for the film’s creation.
Kiara :
Sidharth and Kiara exuded couple goals as they posed together, radiating happiness. Sidharth was also spotted with his family during the event. Meanwhile, Kiara recently shared her thoughts on ‘Yodha,’ describing it as Sidharth’s finest work yet. She expressed her pride as a supportive wife, unable to contain her admiration for her husband. Kiara posted a story featuring a still of Sidharth from the film, captioned with words of praise:
“Outstanding! @sidharthmalhotra you’ve made us all SO proud! Your best!” She went on to commend the directors, as well as actresses Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna, calling them outstanding in their roles. Kiara’s message concluded with a heartfelt shoutout to the female leads, expressing excitement for audiences to witness their performances.