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Utharavu Maharaja(2018)

4.7/10
Tamil139 mins

An action thriller film directed by Asif Kuraishi, starring Udhaya Azhagappan in the lead role.

Director:Asif Kuraishi
Mood:
emotionalfunnysuspenseful

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YuppTV, Plex
OTT Release Date
28 December 2018
Theatrical Release
16 November 2018
Director
Asif Kuraishi
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 19m
Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

Ravi has multiple personalities from a childhood trauma. After a drunken night, he wakes up a month later hearing a king's voice in his head. A businessman also accuses one of Ravi's personalities of stealing a huge fortune, while a doctor tries to unravel the mystery.

A king in his head. A fortune missing. Who is he really?

Film Details

4.7Rating
139Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date16 November 2018
Also Known AsUththaravu Maharaja · Uthravu Maharajaa · Uththaravu Maharajaa

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
Themes
identitylovefamilyjustice
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Utharavu Maharaja

Cast reunions in this film: Prabhu & Nassar (21 films together), Manobala & M. S. Bhaskar (20 films together), Nassar & Manobala (16 films together), Nassar & Sriman (16 films together), Nassar & M. S. Bhaskar (15 films together), and Manobala & Kovai Sarala (15 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's director Asif Kuraishi is also a popular television host known for shows like 'Koffee with DD'.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including at the historic Vivekananda House.
  • Actor Arun Bose, who plays the doctor, is better known as a popular dubbing artist for stars like Vijay in many films.
  • The film's fantasy-comedy plot involving a king's voice was a relatively rare genre mix in Tamil cinema at the time.
  • It was produced by Sri Green Productions, a company not widely known for major theatrical releases.
  • The title 'Utharavu Maharaja' translates to 'The Final Maharaja', hinting at the royal voice guiding the protagonist.
  • Despite its 2018 release, the film received a very limited theatrical run and little promotion.

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