The critically acclaimed Tamil film 'Maharaja', directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, has garnered praise from a host of prominent figures in the film industry. Following its theatrical release on 14 June, the suspense revenge drama, starring Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role, managed to achieve a box office gross of â¹110 crore. The film, marking Vijay Sethupathi's 50th cinematic venture, further gained traction after its premiere on Netflix.
Joining the chorus of acclaim, renowned filmmaker Atlee, director of the upcoming Bollywood blockbuster 'Jawan', has now lauded 'Maharaja'. Acknowledging his belated appreciation, Atlee took to Instagram to declare the film as "the best", congratulating Vijay Sethupathi, director Nithilan Swaminathan, and producer Jagadish Palanisamy. His post read, "#Maharaja Loved it. Sorry, a little late to the party. Congratulations @actorvijaysethupathi na, @dir_nithilan bro and @jagadishpalanisamy my man."
'Maharaja' features an ensemble cast including Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, Natarajan Subramaniam, and Abhirami, amongst others. Beyond Tamil Nadu, the film found success in Kerala and Telangana, solidifying its position as a Kollywood triumph. The film's popularity has reportedly led to discussions about a Hindi remake.
Director Nithilan Swaminathan is reportedly set to helm his next project, featuring Nayanthara as the lead. Meanwhile, Vijay Sethupathi has a packed schedule ahead, with films including 'Gandhi Talks', 'Viduthalai 2', 'Train', and 'Ace' in various stages of production.
