Vijay Sethupathi's Big Sequel Plan Finally Revealed!

Vijay Sethupathi is not just popular in Tamil Nadu. He has a loyal following across India, including a strong fan base among Telugu audiences. Before his roles in Pizza and Uppena, many Telugu viewers were already familiar with his work. Uppena in particular, helped him connect with people here on a deeper level. While several of his Tamil films have been dubbed into Telugu, most didn't make a mark. Maharaja, released last year with little hype, became an unexpected hit.

The success of the Maharaja didn't stop at the theatres. It found a new wave of appreciation on OTT platforms, with the Telugu version trending for months. This led to growing excitement for a sequel. Reports from Kollywood suggest that Vijay Sethupathi and director Nithilan Swaminathan are preparing to deliver it.

Nithilan, who made his directorial debut with Maharaja, has received offers from major stars but has focused on planning a follow-up with Sethupathi. The script work is said to be nearing completion. Sethupathi is reportedly ready to set aside time for the project, and an official announcement is expected soon.

Maharaja was not just a hit in South India. It also found success in China. The sequel is likely to be made on a larger scale, and given the first film's reception, a strong box office performance is almost certain.