Maharaja(2011)
Maharaja is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Manoharan. The film stars Nassar in a dual role as Mahadevan and his lookalike. Anjali, Karunas, Venniradai Moorthy, and M.S. Narayana appear in supporting roles. The story follows a middle-aged man who hires a double to escape his monotonous family life. The film explores themes of self-improvement, identity, and family bonds with a lighthearted tone. Songs were picturised in London, New Zealand, and Canada. The movie received positive reviews for its honest storytelling and Nassar's performance.
Maharaja is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV
- Theatrical Release
- 30 December 2011
- Director
- Manoharan
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A bored middle-aged husband hires a poor lookalike to take his place for a week. He plans to enjoy a vacation alone. But the double becomes a better husband and father than the real man. The family prefers the fake. Now the real husband must fight to get his life back.
“Sometimes you need to lose everything to find yourself”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Maharaja
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Anjali (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Mahadevan' after the protagonist, but was later changed to 'Maharaja' to reflect his inner transformation.
- Director S. P. Rajkumar shot the film in a brisk 45-day schedule, aiming for a realistic portrayal of middle-class life.
- Actress Sneha, who plays the wife, was praised for her subtle performance in a role that avoided typical melodrama.
- The movie's climax, involving a lottery ticket, sparked discussions about fate and sudden wealth in Tamil cinema at the time.
- Composer Dhina's soundtrack included the song 'Kadhal Vandhuchu', which became a moderate hit on local radio stations.
- The film is noted for its authentic Chennai middle-class household setting, with many scenes shot in real residential apartments.