Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja Achieves Milestone by Overtaking Bollywood Hits on Netflix
Vijay Sethupathi’s latest film, Maharaja, has reached a major milestone by becoming the most-streamed Indian movie on Netflix in 2024. The film has surpassed popular Bollywood titles such as The Crew and Laapataa Ladies in terms of viewership.
Maharaja Surpasses Major Bollywood Hits
Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja, directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, has set a new record as the most-viewed Indian film on Netflix this year. The film debuted on the streaming platform on July 12, 2024, and achieved this top position within just six weeks. As of the latest reports, Maharaja has garnered a total of 18.6 million views, surpassing the previous record holders, The Crew and Laapataa Ladies, which have 17.9 million and 17.1 million views, respectively.
The news was officially announced by the film’s makers through a post on their X (formerly Twitter) handle. This accomplishment highlights Maharaja’s significant impact and popularity among audiences.
Plot and Cast of Maharaja
Maharaja is an action drama centered on Vijay Sethupathi’s character, a barbershop owner and single father. The story delves into his relationship with his daughter and a steel garbage bin that holds sentimental value after it saved her life. The plot thickens when the bin goes missing following a robbery, leading the father to seek police assistance. However, the true nature of his quest reveals deeper and more intense motivations.
The film features a strong ensemble cast, including Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, Natarajan Subramaniam, Abhirami Gopikumar, Singampuli, Aruldoss, and Munishkanth, among others.
Box Office Success and Future Projects
Maharaja has also made significant strides in terms of revenue. Reports from the Economic Times and the Times of India confirm that the film has earned over Rs 100 crores worldwide, with Rs 60 crores coming from Tamil Nadu alone within the first five days of its release.
In a recent interview with Touring Talkies, director Nithilan Swaminathan revealed that Maharaja was initially intended for actor Shanthanu Bhagyaraj. Despite Bhagyaraj’s interest, the project faced challenges in securing a producer, leading Swaminathan to develop the film with Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role.
Upcoming Projects for Vijay Sethupathi
Following the success of Maharaja, Vijay Sethupathi is gearing up for his next projects. He will star in the upcoming film Ace, directed by Arumuga Kumar, which will also mark the Tamil debut of SSE fame Rukmini Vasanth. The cast of Ace includes Yogi Babu, Divya Pillai, Babloo Prithiveeraj, B. S. Avinash, and others.
Additionally, Sethupathi will host the eighth season of the popular Tamil reality show Bigg Boss, further showcasing his versatility and continued appeal in the entertainment industry.
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