Genre: Action/Thriller
Language: Hindi
Release Date: 2024
Overview of Maharaja
Maharaja (2024) is an Indian Tamil-language action thriller directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, starring Vijay Sethupathi. The plot centers on a barber who reports his missing dustbin, leading to surprising police suspicions.
Production
Announced in February 2023 as VJS50, Sethupathi’s 50th film, filming started in Chennai and concluded in July 2023, when the official title was revealed.
Plot
Barber Maharaja’s dustbin, “Lakshmi,” saves his daughter in an accident, becoming sentimental. Reporting it stolen, he encounters police skepticism but persists, unveiling connections to a dacoit gang.
Cast and Crew
Featuring Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag Kashyap, and Mamta Mohandas, with music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematography by Dinesh Purushothaman, and editing by Philomin Raj.
Release
Released on 14 June 2024, dubbed in Telugu, and premiered at the Indian Film Festival in Los Angeles. Streaming on Netflix and Star Vijay.
Reception
Positive reviews praised Sethupathi’s performance and the screenplay, despite some narrative flaws.
Box Office
Maharaja set records for opening weekend and became the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2024, achieving significant commercial success.
