Maharaj(2024)
Hindi132 mins
Based on a real-life historic court case, a bold journalist questions a revered leader's immoral behavior.
Director:Siddharth P. Malhotra
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 21 June 2024
- Director
- Siddharth P. Malhotra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
A journalist investigates a powerful religious leader accused of misconduct. He takes the leader to court in a historic legal battle, challenging his influence and actions.
“A journalist risks it all to expose a powerful man's lies.”
Film Details
7.1Rating
132Minutes
HindiLanguage
U/A 16+Certificate
Release Date21 June 2024
Also Known AsMaharaj · มหาราช
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentitysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
Meher VijVahuji
→#2
#3K
Kamlesh OzaShaamji
→Shalini PandeyKishori
→#4
#5J
Jay UpadhyayGiridhar Khawas
→P
Priyal GorLeelavati
→#6
#7S
Sanjay GoradiaNanubhai
→Jaideep AhlawatJadunathjee Brajratanjee Maharaj
→#8
S
SharvariViraaj
→#9
S
Sneha DesaiBhabhu
→#10
J
Junaid KhanKarsan Das Mulji
→#11
S
Siddharth P. MalhotraDirector
→Trivia
- The film is based on the 1862 Maharaj Libel Case, a real court battle that was a landmark for press freedom in India.
- This is the first Hindi film starring Junaid Khan, son of actor Aamir Khan, in a leading role.
- The movie was initially set for a theatrical release but was acquired by Netflix for a direct-to-streaming premiere.
- Director Siddharth P. Malhotra previously directed the hit film 'Hichki', which also starred a prominent actor in a challenging role.
- The story centers on journalist Karsandas Mulji, a real social reformer who fought against exploitation in the name of religion.
- The film's release was briefly delayed by a court case filed by a religious group, mirroring the historical controversy it depicts.
- It features Jaideep Ahlawat, known for intense roles, playing the opposing lawyer in the historic courtroom drama.