Maharaja(2024)
Vijay Sethupathi's 50th film, titled \"Maharaja,\" features Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap as the antagonist. The movie, which began filming last year and has now completed shooting, is a co-production between Passion Studios and The Route. The title and first look will be officially revealed on July 12.\r\n\r\nDirected and written by Nithilan Saminathan, known for \"Kurangu Bommai,\" \"Maharaja\" showcases Vijay Sethupathi in dual roles. This revenge thriller is expected to release towards the end of the year. The cast also includes Natty (Nataraj), Munishkanth, Arul Doss, and Manikandan, with music composed by Kantara director Ajanessh Loknath.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 14 June 2024
- Director
- Nithilan Saminathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Rating
- 8.1/10
Storyline
A barber's home is robbed, and he tells the police his "Lakshmi" was taken. They don't know if he means a person or a thing and initially dismiss him. They are forced to take him seriously when they discover what he is actually searching for.
“A barber's revenge begins with a single word.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Maharaja
Cast reunions in this film: Vijay Sethupathi & Aruldoss (7 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Singampuli (3 films together), Singampuli & Abhirami (3 films together), Singampuli & Aruldoss (3 films together), and Vijay Sethupathi & Anurag Kashyap (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Maharaja' was kept a secret until the first look poster was released to build surprise.
- Director Nithilan Saminathan said the story was inspired by real-life small theft cases that are often ignored by police.
- Actor Vijay Sethupathi, who plays the barber, learned basic barbering skills from a local salon for his role.
- The movie was shot extensively in real locations across North Chennai to capture its raw atmosphere.
- The mysterious 'Lakshmi' in the plot is a key plot device that drives the entire thriller narrative forward.
- This was the first collaboration between actor Vijay Sethupathi and director Nithilan Saminathan.
- The film's background score uses unconventional sounds to create tension, including noises from everyday objects.
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