Maharaja: Vijay Sethupathi's 50th film bags tremendous response on BMS

Maharaja is an emotional revenge drama directed by Nithilan Swaminathan and features Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role, marking his 50th film. Released on June 14, the movie has quickly garnered widespread acclaim and is performing exceptionally well at the box office.

After a long hiatus, Vijay Sethupathi returns to Tamil cinema, capturing hearts with his compelling performance. The film, which centers on a touching father-daughter relationship, has resonated deeply with audiences. Mamta Mohandas also delivers a noteworthy performance in her supporting role.

In Maharaja, Vijay Sethupathi plays a barber on a quest for revenge following a burglary at his home. The thieves steal his precious 'Lakshmi,' leading to a series of events where he confounds the police with ambiguous descriptions of what 'Lakshmi' actually is. The mystery of 'Lakshmi' forms the core of the narrative, keeping viewers engaged throughout.

From its premiere, Maharaja received rave reviews, and it earned an impressive Rs 4 crore on its opening day. The film's strong reception continued, with box office numbers steadily climbing. Notably, on BookMyShow, the film has achieved a high rating of 9.5. As of Sunday, the film's third day in theaters, ticket sales on BookMyShow surged by 200,000 indicating its growing popularity.

Maharaja features a stellar cast, including Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, Natraj, Bharathiraja, Abhirami, Singampuli, Aruldoss, Munishkanth, Vinoth Sagar, Boys Manikandan, Kalki, and Sanchana Namidass. The film is produced by Sudhan Sundaram and Jagadish Palanisamy under the Passion Studios and The Route banners. B Ajaneesh Loknath composed the music and background score, while Philomin Raj handled the editing and Dinesh Purushothaman was the cinematographer.