
Maharaja(2024)
Tamil143 mins
Maharaja (2024) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Nithilan Saminathan. Starring Mamta Mohandas, Baby Shynika and Vetrivel Raja. With an audience rating of 8.1/10, a blockbuster success with 256% roi verdict at the box office and ₹0 Cr worldwide, Maharaja stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2024.
Director:Nithilan Saminathan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 14 June 2024
- Director
- Nithilan Saminathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- GudVibe 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.”
Film Details
8.1Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date14 June 2024
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticefamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Mamta MohandasActor
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Baby ShynikaActor
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Vetrivel RajaActor
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MunishkanthActor
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ManikandanActor
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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.





