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Maharaja(2024)

8.1/10
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

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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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Maharaja

Maharaja-SI R. K. Perumalsamy7 films
Nallasivam-SI R. K. Perumalsamy3 films

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