Viewers walk out midway through Jr NTR–Rajamouli classic after 'Yamadonga' 4K re-release
Yamadonga
,' which originally hit theaters in 2007, recently celebrated its 18th anniversary with a special re-release in stunning 4K quality. Directed by the ace director
SS Rajamouli
and starring
, the film received a mixed response from the audience, with many viewers leaving theaters midway through the screening as per a video shared on X.
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A video on X (formerly Twitter) went viral on social media showed several moviegoers walking out during the film, as it seemed to have disappointed some fans. While 'Yamadonga' was a massive hit during its original release on August 15, 2007, becoming one of the highest-grossing
Telugu films
of 2007, the re-release didn't seem to connect as strongly with today's audiences.
Commenting on the post, a user wrote, "Weakest ssr movie".
Another netizen wrote, "SSR career loo edii oka Lag Worst Movie".
Directed by SS Rajamouli and co-written by his father, Vijayendra Prasad, the film also stars Jr NTR, Priyamani, and Mohan Babu in pivotal roles.
The film's story draws inspiration from the 1977 classic Yamagola and masterfully blends mythology with contemporary storytelling. It follows Raja, a small-time thief from Hyderabad, who is betrayed and killed by goons hired by a wealthy family.
His soul is taken to Yamaloka, the realm of death, where he steals the powerful Yamapasam, a divine weapon, and challenges Yama, the god of death. Raja's return to Earth sets off a series of events as he fights to protect Mahi, the woman who once loved him and is now suffering at the hands of her tormentors.
Currently, Jr. NTR is busy preparing for his
Bollywood debut
with '
War 2
,' where he stars alongside Hrithik Roshan. He is also gearing up for another major project with director
Neel, which is currently in the production stage.
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