Maharaja is a Tamil-language crime thriller movie that came out in June 2024. It was directed by Nithilan Swaminathan and stars Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role, along with Anurag Kashyap and Abhirami. The film mixes drama and suspense, featuring a compelling story with dark themes.
The movie was made by a skilled team, including cinematographer Dinesh Purushothaman and editor Philomin Raj. The music was created by B. Ajaneesh Loknath. Produced by Passion Studios, Maharaja has caught attention for its strong performances and interesting plot.
| Name | Maharaja |
| Genre | Crime Thriller |
| Actors | Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag, Abhirami |
| IMDb Rating | 7.8/10 |
| Languages Available | Tamil |
| Director | Nithilan Swaminathan |
| Cinematographer | Dinesh Purushothaman |
| Music | B. Ajaneesh Loknath |
| Release Date | June 14, 2024 |
Maharaja has received good reviews for its story and performances. Review site Filmibeat praised Vijay Sethupathi’s role, which added depth to the film’s emotional story. With an IMDb rating of 7.8/10, the film has been well-received overall. Many critics appreciated the screenplay and direction for keeping the audience engaged.
India Today rated the film 3.5/5, highlighting its well-done action scenes and the emotional journey of the main character. The chemistry between the lead actors and the intense plot helped make the film successful.
Cast Details
- Vijay Sethupathi as Maharaja
- Anurag Kashyap as Selvam
- Mamta Mohandas as Aasifa
- Natarajan Subramaniam as Inspector Varadarajan
- Abhirami as Kokila Srilakshmi
- Divya Bharathi as Maharaja’s Wife
- Singampuli as Nallasivam
Storyline
In Maharaja, the main character is a barber named Maharaja, who has a close bond with his daughter Jyothi. Their lives change when a special dustbin goes missing. This event reveals dark secrets tied to past crimes and personal losses, pushing Maharaja to face his painful history. The film touches on themes of justice, revenge, and redemption as Maharaja seeks peace for himself and his daughter.
As the story unfolds, Maharaja enters a dangerous underworld, exposing corruption in his community. His journey is filled with emotion and action, showcasing his strength in tough times.
Theatrical Collection
Maharaja has done well at the box office, earning about ₹69.75 crore by its fourth week. The movie had strong earnings in its first two weeks, including ₹23.45 crore in the second week alone. Analysts say this success is due to Vijay Sethupathi's popularity and the great story.
While the movie saw some drops in its third and fourth weeks, it still attracted many viewers. Analysts believe its emotional impact and action scenes resonated with audiences, helping it perform well in theaters.
Maharaja is now streaming on OTT platform Netflix in Tamil languages as well as other languages like Hindi, Telugu, etc. You can check Tamilyogi for more such Tamil cinema content.