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The Raja Saab’s Hindi Rights Sold In Huge 9-Figure Deal Ahead Of Release ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Pan-Indian star Prabhas’s next theatrical release is The Raja Saab, which is expected to hit the silver screen on December 5, 2025. Currently in production, this horror comedy is rumored to revolve around Prabhas’s character, who pretends to be the heir to a royal family in an effort to impress a girl. However, the palace he claims as his ancestral home turns out to be haunted, leading to a series of hilarious situations and supernatural confrontations. How will he survive the chaos and still manage to win her heart?

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The Raja Saab Ott Deal

As we all know, it’s quite normal for films of this caliber to have a pre-release streaming deal, and the story is similar here as well.

Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu May Get Postponed! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Fans of Pawan Kalyan have been waiting for a long time to watch Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit. After multiple delays, the film was expected to release on July 24, 2025 in theatres. However, it has now run into a fresh issue, this time stemming from the past financial dealings of producer A.M. Rathnam.

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Who Filed the Complaints Against Producer A.M. Rathnam?

There are two complainants. The first is Asian Enterprises, which is demanding Inr 2.60 crore with interest. They claim to have paid this amount as a refundable advance for a film titled Oxygen. The second complaint comes from Mahalaxmi Films and involves two films, Muddula Koduku and Bangaram. Mahalaxmi Films is seeking to recover Inr 90 lakhs from A.M.

Vishnu Manchu Once Planned a Ravana-Focused Ramayana With Suriya, Mohan Babu, and Alia Bhatt (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Recently, Vishnu Manchu’s Kannappa was released. It is based on the story of the devotee Kannappa. In a recent interview with YouTuber Nayandeep Rakshit, Vishnu Manchu revealed his earlier plans for a Hindu epic based on the Ramayana with a twist. The film was to be told from the perspective of Ravana instead of Rama. The discussions took place back in 2009, and legendary filmmaker Raghavendra Rao was supposed to direct it. He had even approached Tamil star Suriya to play the role of Rama. A script was even created back then.

How did the conversation with Vishnu Manchu come to the topic of Ramayana?

The topic came up when the host asked who Vishnu Manchu would cast in a hypothetical Ramayana film. That is when he revealed his dropped plans. When asked,...

Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 Premiere Date Out!(Photo Credit –JioHotstar)

The excitement is real! The much-awaited Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 has finally got an official premiere date, and fans can’t keep calm. The new season, hosted by Mohanlal, will premiere on August 3, 2025 at 7 Pm, with the grand launch airing on Asianet and available for streaming 24×7 on JioHotstar.

The announcement came through a behind-the-scenes video of the previous promo, which ended with a surprise reveal of the premiere date. Fans were thrilled as the unexpected update took social media by storm. The promo not only confirmed the date but also gave a hint about the tone of the new season—strict and more serious.

Mohanlal’s No-Nonsense Warning to Contestants

Mohanlal is quite transparent in the promo. The host delivers some sharp one-liners aimed at the kind of gameplay often seen in previous seasons. “Don’t pretend to be an angel.

Mohanlal & Prakash Varma’s Gender-Fluid Jewellery Ad Sparks Praise and Backlash Online(Photo Credit –YouTube)

For decades, Mohanlal has been at the top of the food chain in Mollywood. He has consistently proven his ability to bring characters to life, and his latest theatrical release, Thudarum, did not disappoint in terms of both financial success and critical reception. Besides Mohanlal, who portrayed the role of Benz, one other actor was heavily praised for his performance, veteran advertisement maker Prakash Varma, who played the role of George Sir. The two have shared screen space once again, but this time it is not for a feature film. Instead, it is for a jewellery advertisement.

A Look at What the Advertisement Showcases

This time around, Prakash Varma appears both in front of the camera as an actor and behind it as the director. The advertisement is shot in the style of a behind-the-scenes video.

Drishyam 3 Is Happening! Jeethu Joseph Confirms First Draft & Climax Are Locked Ahead Of October Shoot(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Drishyam is one of the biggest Indian franchises that originated from Mollywood and has been remade in different languages across India and beyond. Naturally, news about fresh installments of the film tends to spread like wildfire across the web. Rumours of Drishyam 3 have been circulating ever since the second installment came out. Now, director Jeethu Joseph has confirmed that he has completed the initial draft of the film, including the climax.

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What exactly did Jeethu Joseph say?

This information was communicated to us during his appearance at an event held at Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha. A video of the event has been circulating on social media. In the video, he can be seen saying in Malayalam: “Yesterday night I wrote and...

Is Rajinikanth The Only Hope After Shankar’s Double Flop Trouble? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Till 2024, films directed by S. Shankar usually guaranteed a certain level of financial success. However, in 2024, his long-awaited film Indian 2 was released in theatres and turned out to be a major disaster in terms of box office performance, critical reception, and audience response. The film has now become a popular target for trolling. The Indian franchise is supposed to have another installment, Indian 3, which has partially completed production. The shooting of its remaining portions is currently stuck in limbo. According to Telugu One, Rajinikanth is now stepping in to try and rescue this Kamal Haasan starrer from production hell.

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What is the exact issue with Indian 3

Director S. Shankar’s last two films, Indian 2 and Game Changer, have both flopped.

Coolie: From Revenge Thriller To Sci-Fi Heist? Conflicting Synopses Leave Fans Guessing(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Coolie, the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial featuring Rajinikanth in the lead, is one of the most anticipated films in South India. This is mainly due to the brand image director Lokesh has cultivated through his previous ventures. The film has already ramped up its promotional efforts, but the team behind the project has so far managed to keep the plot under wraps. So, let’s take a look at two of the plot synopses currently floating around on the web.

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What is Coolie about, according to IMDb?

Let’s start with IMDb. According to it, the plot summary is: “Delves into a man’s relentless quest for vengeance since youth, driven by righting past wrongs, shaping his very existence. Viewers experience the complexities of his tumultuous vendetta journey.

Is Ram Charan & Pransanth Neel Teaming Up For A New Project? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

For the past few days, social media has been filled with reports about a possible collaboration between Ram Charan and Prashanth Neel. But is there any truth to these reports? The simple answer is no. According to Telugu 360, they are not collaborating in the near future, so fans might not have much material to be excited about it just yet.

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SS Rajamouli’s SSMB29’s Production Halted ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

SSMB29 is one of the most awaited film projects in India, mainly due to the talent involved in the project, including director SS Rajamouli, actors Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and composer M M Keeravani, just to name a few. The wait has been tough for many fans, but the news is that this wait is expected to grow. The next phase of production, which was supposed to begin this month in Kenya, is now likely on hold, according to Telugu 360.

What Is The Issue With The Kenya Shooting Location Of SSMB29?

According to The New York Times, tensions have been building for several years in Kenya over the government’s financial management and corruption. Thousands of people have clashed with the police, and at least 38 people have been killed, including two children, just last week. A few weeks before that,...

Fahadh Faasil Almost Starred in Coolie: Here’s Why It Didn’t Happen ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Fahadh Faasil is one of the best actors in Mollywood today, and he has expanded his reach beyond Malayalam into other industries like Tamil and Telugu, managing to capture the attention of audiences there as well. But did you know Fahadh Faasil was supposed to be part of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie? That’s right. The role now played by Soubin Shahir was originally offered to the Pushpa star. This was revealed by director Lokesh Kanagaraj in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

Promotional efforts for Coolie have already begun, and the big-budget action entertainer features some of the top talents in Indian cinema. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film stars Superstar Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, and Aamir Khan, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander.

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Rajinikanth Might Collaborate With Maharaja Director(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Kollywood director Nithilan Saminathan has two films under his belt so far and is now looking to add another, this time with Superstar Rajinikanth as the protagonist. According to 123 Telugu, the director has already met with the superstar, and Rajinikanth was reportedly impressed by the story narration. The script is currently in its final stages.

If reports are to be believed, the project is expected to be bankrolled by minister and actor Udhayanidhi Stalin under the Red Giant Movies banner. However, nothing has been made official yet. Even if everything goes as planned, Rajinikanth will reportedly join the project only after Jailer 2.

There are also reports that directors H. Vinoth and Vivek Athreya are attempting to collaborate with Rajinikanth, so the final outcome remains uncertain.

Rajinikanth met with Nithilan Swaminathan and wished for the success of Maharaja

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IMDb Top 250 Films Worldwide: Aamir Khan Rules 3 Out Of The 8 Spots (Photo Credit – Instagram/Netflix)

Aamir Khan is currently winning hearts at the box office with his latest release, Sitaare Zameen Par. The sports dramedy is 7.3 on IMDb and churning out good numbers for the actor, racing towards the hit mark. However, it is still a good distance from the hit mark!

Top 250 Films On IMDb (Worldwide)

Apart from Sitaare Zameen Par, Mr Perfectionist is currently ruling IMDb as well. In the list of the top 250 films of all time, 8 Indian films have found a spot for themselves. Interestingly, none of them feature in the top 50!

Aamir Khan Rules 3 Spots!

Aamir Khan has one film in the top 100, while he rules three spots in the top 250 films. These three films are 3 Idiots, Taare Zameen Par, and Dangal. Meanwhile, two South Indian Films claim a spot in the top 250 films worldwide.

~ Thiru.Manickam, premiering on 24th January 2025, will be available in Tamil along with Kannada and Malayalam dubs ~

~ Directed by Nandha Periyasamy, this emotional family drama stars Samuthirakani in the lead role ~

Global, January 21, 2025: ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, today announced the Ott premiere of Thiru.Manickam, a Tamil family blockbuster set to launch on 24th January 2025. Following the success of family dramas like Aindham Vedham, Raghuthatha, and Demonte Colony 2, ZEE5 Global is back again with this emotional thriller, which has already been hailed as a ‘Gem of Tamil Cinema’ and one of the ‘Most Underrated Movies’ of 2024. Directed by Nandha Periyasamy, Thiru.Manickam stars Samuthirakani in the lead role along with Ananya, Bharathiraja, and Jaseena in the prominent roles. It is produced by G.P. Ravi Kumar, Chintha Gopala Krishna Reddy, and Raja Senthil under the banner of Gprk Cinemas. The film explores the journey of a man who,...

Maharaja China Box Office (Closing Collection) (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Tamil action thriller Maharaja has enjoyed a glorious run at the China box office. It had previously surpassed Baahubali 2 to become the highest-grossing South Indian film there. Vijay Sethupathi starrer now ranks among the top 10 highest Indian grossers in China. Scroll below for the closing collections.

Domestic Box Office Collection

Maharaja began its domestic journey on a winning streak as it made the third-highest opening for a Tamil film in 2024. In its lifetime, it made box office collections of 71.30 crores net. It was the tenth most profitable Indian film of 2024, with an Roi of 256.5%.

China Box Office Run

Maharaja was released in China on November 29, 2024. It was the widest release for a Tamil film in China, with over 40,000 screens. According to the latest box office update, Nithilan Saminathan’s directorial has concluded its Phase 2 overseas run at 91.65 crores gross. The action...

Maharaja Worldwide Box Office: Vijay Sethupathi Starrer Enters The 200 Crore Club, All Thanks To Strong Run In China (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja has finally scored the highly-anticipated double century at the worldwide box office. It’s a much-deserved 200 crore grosser for the actor and the entire team, as the film is backed by strong content. The feat has been achieved with the film’s phase two release, boosted by impressive numbers from China. Keep reading for a detailed collection report!

Written and directed by Nithilan Saminathan, the Kollywood thriller was originally released on June 14, 2024. Upon its release, the film received an overwhelmingly positive response from critics. Even among audiences, it enjoyed highly favorable word-of-mouth. After a good start, the film displayed legs during its theatrical run and helped achieve the 100 crore milestone comfortably.

For those who don’t know, during the initial theatrical run, Maharaja amassed an...

Maharaja China Box Office (22 Days) (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja is approaching the end of its run in China. It recently completed its third week in the country and has already been a big success. Yesterday, it completed its 22nd day at the box office and packed a solid sum overall. With the latest updated numbers, the film has already crossed the 195 crore mark globally and will soon enter the 200 crore club. Keep reading for a detailed collection report!

Written and directed by Nithilan Saminathan, the Kollywood thriller was originally released on June 14, 2024. Upon its release, the film received highly positive reviews from critics. Even among audiences, it enjoyed favorable word-of-mouth. As a result, it emerged as a highly successful venture at the box office. Even on the Ott platform, it tasted great success, and even today, it continues to receive praise for its compelling content.

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Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja Beats Prabhas’ Baahubali 2 At The China Box Office (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Vijay Sethupathi starrer Maharaja is enjoying a glorious run at the China box office. On its 21st day, the film has now achieved a humongous milestone. It has surpassed Prabhas’ Baahubali 2’s lifetime collection at the China box office to be the highest-grossing South Indian film in China.

Maharaja Surpasses Baahubali 2’s Lifetime Collection

According to the estimates in Sacnilk, Maharaja earned 85 lakhs in its day-wise collection at the China box office. This has resulted in the total China collection coming to 85.75 crores. For the unversed, the lifetime collection of the Prabhas starrer Baahubali 2 was 80.50 crores.

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Maxtime Pictures’ “Her Story,” a comedy-drama film told from a largely female perspective, topped the mainland China box office for the third consecutive weekend. Disney’s “Moana 2,” which had debuted in second place, dropped to third.

Data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway showed “Her Story” sliding from its previous weekend’s showing by earning RMB90.1 million ($12.7 million) between Friday and Sunday. The film now has a cumulative total of $76.3 million in the Middle Kingdom.

“Her Story” is directed by Shao Yihui (2021’s “B For Busy”). Its fast-paced story focuses on two women – one a recently unemployed single mom, the other a new neighbor who is more troubled than she appears – who become friends. Together they face up to various relationship challenges, including an abusive ex-husband and new romantic possibilities.

Dimension Films’ “Burning Stars” debuted in second place with $7 million. Directed by Xu Zhanxiong, the historical fiction action-drama follows a...

Maharaja China Box Office: Vijay Sethupathi’s Film Earns 150 Crores Globally(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja is having a good time at the China box office. After superb paid previews, the film has maintained the winning momentum over weekdays and has wrapped up its opening week on a winning note. Apart from coming close to the 50 crore mark, it has achieved an exciting feat globally, as the collection has now touched 150 crores. Keep reading for a detailed report!

The Nithilan Saminathan-directed film garnered a solid 5.41 crores in the paid previews scheduled from November 23 to November 28. On the opening day (November 29), it earned 4.57 crores; thereafter, the film maintained its momentum. For the unversed, the film did a business of 25 crores overseas during its original run, which has already been surpassed by the Chinese market by a big margin.

As per the latest update, Maharaja amassed 40.44 crores crores in the first week,...

Maxtime Pictures’ “Her Story,” a comedy-drama film told from a largely female perspective, topped the mainland China box office for the second consecutive weekend. Disney’s “Moana 2” debuted in second place.

Data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway showed “Her Story” improving its previous weekend’s showing by earning RMB140.9 million ($19.8 million) between Friday and Sunday. The film now has a cumulative total of $54.6 million in the Middle Kingdom.

“Her Story” is directed by Shao Yihui (2021’s “B For Busy”). Its fast-paced story focuses on two women – one a recently unemployed single mom, the other a new neighbor who is more troubled than she appears – who become friends. Together they face up to various relationship challenges, including an abusive ex-husband and new romantic possibilities.

“Moana 2” earned $6.6 million in second place. With a worldwide $300 million weekend, according to Comscore, “Moana 2” was the highest grossing film in the world. This...

Maharaja Box Office Is Roaring In China! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vijay Sethupathi is all set to take over China with his much-loved film Maharaja, which is turning a rage at the box office right now. The film is already the most watched film on Netflix with a massive 19.7 million views and now it is making phenomenal records with its previews.

Maharaja China Box Office

The Tamil suspense thriller earned $500K gross before the premiere with the previews, and the film will officially be released in theaters on a massive 40,000 screens in China on November 29.

Vijay Sethupathi Vs Baahubali

With the premiere gross, the film has already earned 4.7% of the total collection of Baahubali: The Conclusion in China, which was almost $10 million. In Chinese Yuan, while Baahubali 2 earned ¥76,840,000, in its lifetime, Vijay Sethupathi‘s film has already earned ¥36,23,149!

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Maharaja Box Office (China): 2-Day Previews Update (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja has already debuted on the big screen in China, but it is only for limited screening. Recently, previews of the film were held, and the response in the last two days has been quite favorable. After amassing a solid number on the first day, there was an upward graph at the box office yesterday, crossing 45,000 footfalls in total. Keep reading for a detailed collection report!

Maharaja is geared up for its grand release in China, and if reports are to be believed, it will be released across 40,000 screens in the country. Expectations have soared with such a wide release, and now some crazy predictions are being made about its theatrical run. In the past, we have seen that content-driven films tend to do fantastic business in China, and given the kind of powerful content the Vijay Sethupathi starrer boasts,...

Maharaja Box Office (China): Vijay Sethupathi Earns Impressive Number Through Premieres ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Maharaja, starring Vijay Sethupathi, is undoubtedly one of the best Indian films of 2024. Along with the critical acclaim, it also proved to be a big winner commercially. Made on a low budget, the film managed to make a smashing entry into the 100-crore club, and if all goes well, it will pull off some stunning numbers at the China box office. Well, we can say that the impressive run has already started as the Kollywood thriller has bagged an impressive number through premieres.

Written and directed by Nithilan Saminathan, the film was originally released on June 14. Now, it is all set for its second phase release and is scheduled to witness a full-fledged release in China on November 29. As we all know, Indian films have a huge market in China, especially if the content is driven by powerful,...

Is Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja being released in China? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

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The Tamil suspense thriller Maharaja, starring Vijay Sethupathi and written and directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, is set to enter the Chinese market following its phenomenal success in India. After a robust theatrical run in Tamil Nadu, the film gained nationwide acclaim through its streaming debut on Netflix. Despite stiff competition from Kalki in 2898 Ad, Maharaja emerged as a box-office success. Now, the film is poised to captivate audiences in China with its grand release.

Cast and Crew of Maharaja

Maharaja was written and directed by Nithilan Swaminathann. Vijay Sethupathi plays the titular role. The...

Table of Contents Introduction Release Details of ‘Maharaja’ in China Key Cast and Crew Global Reception and Success of ‘Maharaja’ Conclusion 1. Introduction

The much-loved Tamil film Maharaja, starring Vijay Sethupathi, is set to make its grand debut in China. Yi Shi Films, in collaboration with Alibaba Pictures, has announced that the movie will hit theaters on 29th November 2024. The film’s theatrical release will be widespread, with nearly 40,000 screens expected to showcase this highly anticipated release.

2. Release Details of ‘Maharaja’ in China

After gaining immense popularity in India and internationally, Maharaja is now ready to entertain audiences in China. The collaboration between Yi Shi Films and Alibaba Pictures promises to bring the film to a broader global audience. The film will release on 29th November 2024 across China, making it one of the largest releases for a Tamil film in the country.

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Maharaja Box Office (China): Vijay Sethupathi To Unleash This Milestone? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

For the Tamil film industry, 2024 hasn’t been that great, as very few films have managed to be successful at the box office. Out of all such successful films, Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja was the first super-hit. Made on a very limited budget, the film did wonders globally and entered the 100-crore club. In fact, it’s his highest-grossing film ever as a solo lead. Now, it gears up for a release in China, and the actor has a chance to unleash a new milestone.

Written and directed by Nithilan Saminathan, the Kollywood thriller was released on June 14, 2024. It met with positive reviews from critics, and among the ticket-buying audience, it enjoyed favorable word-of-mouth. Theatrically, it was a big success, and when it arrived on Netflix, it became very popular and saw itself trend in the top 10 films (non-English) for weeks.

What is even a thriller if it does not have you at the edge of your seat, wide awake at 3 in the morning? Yet, Maharaja goes out of the way to provide something that does not end up being just a thriller. A touch of sentimentality and sensitivity is what gives a work of fiction, the human touch. To bring out the effect of the human touch, the film introduces a plot that is bound to shake even the most brave hearts.

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Interestingly, the initial news about the film was officially announced in February 2023 under the tentative title VJS50, commemorating Sethupathi’s 50th film as the lead actor. The powerful script was directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Raam Murali. Vijay Sethupathi,...

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (Iffm) awards night culminated in a spectacular awards ceremony, celebrating the best of Indian cinema in grand style. This year’s awards honored some of the most outstanding talents and films from the Indian film industry, marking an unforgettable night for both the winners and the attendees. Ram Charan and Dr Ar Rahman bagged the top two honours for their incredible cinematic achievements.

In a highly anticipated announcement, Kartik Aaryan took home the Best Actor award for his remarkable performance, further solidifying his position as one of the most versatile actors in contemporary Indian cinema.

Acclaimed filmmakers Kabir Khan and Nithilan Swaminathan were jointly awarded Best Director for their exceptional work on Chandu Champion and Maharaja.

In addition to these major awards, two films received special recognition for their outstanding contributions to Indian cinema. Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12th Fail was acknowledged for its inspiring narrative,...

Nithilan Saminathan’s Maharaja truly deserves all the praise it has garnered after its release on Netflix. It is a well-made film that not only keeps the viewers hooked through its non-linear narrative but also engages their mind with its extensive use of metaphors and symbolism throughout its runtime. You might remember the gift store sequence where a showpiece fell from Maharaja’s hands. It was a sculpture of a mother holding her child, and as soon as it hit the floor, the mother’s head broke into pieces, foreshadowing the death of Maharaja’s wife. [Spoiler Alert] In Maharaja’s ending, Nithilan goes back to the same scene to show us that when the showpiece fell, the figure of the child broke into pieces too, thereby pointing out the death of Maharaja’s daughter. Yes, Jothi wasn’t his biological daughter, and Maharaja adopted her when her father was in prison and her mother passed away,...

Aamir Khan Has Bought The Hindi Remake Rights Of Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Aamir Khan has secured the rights to remake Vijay Sethupathi’s South Indian hit Maharaja, which recently had a phenomenal box office run. Not only this, but reports suggest that the Ghajini superstar will also play the lead role in the film. The Tamil film made its entry to the 100 crore club, registering a collection of 109.01 crore.

Maharaja Remake Rights

However, remaking a film in this era does not seem to be the brightest of the decision especially when South Indian films are getting wider reach amongst the North Indian audiences. After its theatrical run, the film is also gaining good number of views on Ott platforms with its digital release as well.

Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja has been picked by Aamir Khan after the film has been appreciated by the masses creating a hysteria at the box office.

Gulshan Devaiah thought Janhvi Kapoor was Orry’s Girlfriend ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Orry, known for his social presence, frequently hangs out with Janhvi Kapoor as well as Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan. This mix-up was revealed by Gulshan himself during a recent Reddit Ama session.

During a recent Ama session, Gulshan, who is set to appear in the film Ulajh with Janhvi Kapoor and Roshan Mathew, shared various insights about his career. When a fan praised his performance in Guns & Gulaabs and asked for a funny behind-the-scenes story from Ulajh, he recounted the misunderstanding about Orry: “I mistook Orry to be Janhvi’s boyfriend in London. I was so wrong” he admitted.

Gulshan was also questioned about whether his role in Ulajh was difficult. He stated that his role was complex and required a lot of preparation. Additionally he addressed the topic of nepotism and whether he has...

5 Bollywood Stars who have acted in multiple Languages(Photo Credit –Instagram/Facebook)

It is important to keep in mind that the world of Indian cinema is not confined to Hindi films alone. India, with its diverse linguistic landscape, has a thriving film industry in various regional languages. Several Bollywood stars have not limited themselves to Hindi films but have also ventured into regional cinema, showcasing their versatility and broadening their fan base. Here are five Bollywood stars who have acted in multiple languages, making significant contributions to Indian cinema as a whole.

1. Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a name that resonates globally today. Starting her career in Bollywood, she quickly rose to fame with her exceptional acting skills and charming screen presence. However, her talent was not confined to Bollywood alone. Priyanka has acted in Tamil, Telugu, and even international films, including English-language movies and TV series.

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Sethupathi shares his experience of shooting Maharaja ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Known for his powerful performances, Vijay Sethupathi’s role in Maharaja deeply affected him, especially during a key scene and the actor talked about the same.

Maharaja has received immense praise and is a major box office hit. In a recent interview, Vijay Sethupathi opened up about a particularly emotional scene that left a lasting impact on him. He described how the plot, which involves a disturbing case of sexual assault resonated with him on a personal level.

In the movie, Vijay Sethupathi’s character narrates a robbery incident to the police. However it is later revealed that he is actually referring to a traumatic event involving his daughter. During the third retelling of this story, Vijay Sethupathi found himself unable to hold back his tears as the reality of the scene struck him deeply. He explained, “The first two...

Directed by Nithilan Saminathan, Maharaja is a story about a possessive father who fights the odds, goes through traumatic experiences, and yet never gives up just because he wants to give the best life to his daughter. Life hadn’t been easy for Maharaja, but whenever he saw his daughter’s face, he got the courage to keep fighting and hustling so that she got whatever she needed in life. So, let’s find out what happened in Maharaja’s life and if he was able to achieve what he had set out for.

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What happened to Maharaja’s wife?

Maharaja, a simple man working at the barbershop and listening to the taunts of his employer, had never imagined that such a tragedy would happen in his life. In just one moment, all his aspirations, desires, dreams, and will to live were destroyed. At the beginning of the film,...

Maharaja At The Worldwide Box Office (After 24 Days): Vijay Sethupathi’s 50th Film Earns Near 250% Roi; To Conclude Theatrical Run On High Note. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vijay Sethupathi’s landmark 50th film, Maharaja, continues its impressive run at the box office, crossing the coveted 100 crore mark worldwide in its fourth week. Directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, the film has garnered a positive audience reception and continues to hold strong despite facing competition. Keep reading to know more!

How Maharaja Maintained Steady Domestic Performance

Maharaja opened strong with a collection of 38.9 crore in its first week. It maintained a healthy pace, collecting 23.45 crore in the second week. While the film faced increased competition from Kalki 2898 Ad in its third week, it still managed to collect a decent 5.42 crore.

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From accountant to acting powerhouse, Indian actor Vijay Sethupathi’s 50-film journey has been anything but ordinary.

The actor’s 50th film, the Tamil-language “Maharaja,” written and directed by Nithilan Saminathan (“Kurangu Bommai”), is an action-packed saga that blends thriller elements with family drama and has a father-daughter relationship at its core. It has emerged as one of the biggest Tamil hits of the year.

The actor says he didn’t specifically choose “Maharaja” as a milestone project, but he was drawn to the story and the director’s energy. “We do all the films with so much fear and passion. We just wanted to do what we had imagined,” Sethupathi told Variety about the film’s success. “We didn’t expect this. Of course, I’m happy. But we just wanted my producer to collect the money, he should be safe. Because he has invested so much money just...

Box Office: Maharaja Mints Money; Vijay Sethupathi Starrer Delivers 213% Roi In 2 Weeks (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vijay Sethupathi’s highly-anticipated film Maharaja has proven its box office prowess, becoming a clear winner in its second week. Directed by Nithilan Swaminathan and produced by Passion Studios and The Route, the film isn’t just entertaining audiences; it’s showering the makers with profits. Read on!

Maharaja Makes A Profit Of Over 42 Crore

Made on a reported budget of 20 crore, Maharaja has already amassed a net collection of a staggering 62.60 crore in India alone. This translates to a phenomenal 213% return on investment for the makers. Just within two weeks of its release, the film has generated a profit of a remarkable 42.60 crore.

Maharaja, directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, is an action-thriller keeping audiences on the edge of their seats. The plot revolves around a captivating mystery, with Vijay Sethupathi playing the lead role. He...

Maharaja At The Worldwide Box Office (After 14 Days): Vijay Sethupathi Starrer Eyes Historic Kollywood Record(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Vijay Sethupathi’s highly anticipated film Maharaja continues its strong box office run, inching closer to the coveted 100 crore mark. While Day 14 saw a slight slowdown, perhaps due to the release of the magnum opus Kalki 2898 Ad, the film’s overall performance remains impressive. Read on!

With collections reaching an estimated 1.20 crore net in India on 2nd Thursday, Maharaja‘s domestic total now stands at 62.60 crore net, translating to a gross collection of 73.86 crore, including taxes. This strong showing reaffirms Vijay Sethupathi‘s box office pull and the film’s appeal to nationwide audiences.

The film’s overseas gross currently sits at 24 crore, pushing its worldwide total to a staggering 97.86 crore. Maharaja will officially enter the 100-crore club by the end of this weekend, making it the first Kollywood film...

Maharaja At The Worldwide Box Office (After 5 Days)(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Good times continue for Kollywood as Vijay Sethupathi’s latest release, Maharaja, is minting impressive moolah at the worldwide box office. Over the years, Sethupathi has attained a solid following in India and in the overseas market, which is paying off well for him. It has come at the right time for the Tamil film industry as there was a need to continue the momentum after a couple of successful films. Keep reading to know more!

Released in theatres across the globe on 14th June, the Nithilan Saminathan directorial opened to positive reviews and public word-of-mouth, which translated to numbers at ticket windows. After a good performance during the opening weekend, the film enjoyed the benefit of Bakri Eid on Monday, thus packing a solid punch during the extended weekend.

After starting the journey with 4.70 crores, Maharaja witnessed a...

Vijay Sethupathi In A Still From Maharaja ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Vijay Sethupathi‘s drama thriller has been getting rave responses from theater audiences. In three days, the film has earned 21.45 crore in total. While this is a great weekend number to boast about, the film is promising better and bigger numbers over the week.

Maharaja Day 3 Box Office Collection

The drama thriller collected 9 crore on the third day, Sunday. In fact, the Tamil occupancy for the film was almost 46% in the theaters on the third day. The film managed a 20+ crore weekend.

Maharaja opened on an interesting note at the box office, bringing a 4.7 crore collection on day 1. It was followed by 7.75 crore on day 2, Saturday, marking a 64% jump from the opening day. Taking a further leap, it earned 9 crore on day 3, Sunday.

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Vijay Sethupati’s 50th Film ‘ Maharaja’ To Close The Iffla Gala ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Vijay Sethupathi is adding more laurels to his cap. The versatile and celebrated actor’s much-awaited movie Maharaja is set to close the prestigious Iifla Gala, in Los Angeles. Maharaja sees a stern Sethupathi go against Anurag Kashyap. Directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, the Tamil revenge saga will keep the aides hooked.

But what is the Iffla gala? Well, it is a unique festival that gives strength to South Asian films and narratives. The Gala will showcase twenty films, including seven narrative features, twelve shorts, and one docu-series with a diverse lineup of films from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, and the United States, bringing together South Asian stories and perspectives from around the globe.

The festival will open with the Los Angeles premiere of Tarsem Singh’s forbidden romance Dear Jassi and close with Nithilan Saminathan’s Tamil film Maharaja,...

Vijay Sethupathi, the versatile and popular actor of Tamil cinema, has reached a milestone in his career with his 50th film, titled Maharaja. The first look poster of the film was unveiled on July 12, 2023, and it has created a lot of buzz among the fans and the industry. The poster features Vijay Sethupathi in a fierce and intense look, holding a sword and a severed head, suggesting a thrilling and action-packed story.

Maharaja is written and directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, who made his debut with the critically acclaimed thriller Kurangu Bommai in 20171. The film is jointly produced by Sudhan Sundaram of Passion Studios and Jagadish Palanisamy under the banner The Route2. The film also boasts of a stellar star cast, including Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, and Natarajan Subramaniam2. The music is composed by Ajaneesh Loknath, while the cinematography is done by Dinesh Purushothaman. The editing is handled by Philomin Raj...

EntertainmentMerry Christmas is directed by Sriram Raghavan of Badlapur and Andhadhun fame. Vijay Sethupathi’s Hindi film with actor Katrina Kaif Merry Christmas will be released on December 15. Announcing the release date on Monday, July 17, Vijay Sethupathi wrote, “We decided to cut short the wait for the Christmas cheer! #MerryChristmas releasing in theatres near you On 15th December 2023.” We decided to cut short the wait for the Christmas cheer!#MerryChristmas releasing in theatres near you On 15th December 2023. #SriramRaghavan @TipsFilmsInd #MatchboxPictures @RameshTaurani #SanjayRoutray #JayaTaurani #KewalGarg #KatrinaKaif #SanjayKapoor #VinayPathak… pic.twitter.com/oIct7d4DPj — VijaySethupathi (@VijaySethuOffl) July 17, 2023 Merry Christmas is directed by Sriram Raghavan of Badlapur and Andhadhun fame. The film will also be released in Tamil, with the same title. This is the first time that Vijay Sethupathi is working with Katrina Kaif and Sriram Raghavan. Pritam is the music director for the film, while Madhu Neelakandan will be the cinematographer.

D150, the upcoming Malayalam film starring Dileep in the lead role, has been titled He And She. The film, directed by Raffi, will feature Dileep in dual roles as father and son. Mamta Mohandas will play the female lead opposite Dileep, while Nyla Usha is in talks for the second heroine role. The Hit Combo is back and the audience is waiting for a laugh riot.

The film, which is produced by Lyca Productions, is said to be a comedy entertainer with a twist. The film will mark the reunion of Dileep and Mamta Mohandas after 10 years. The duo has previously worked together in films like Passenger, My Boss, and Two Countries.

#D150 Titled #HeAndShe Scripted By Raffi. #Dileep To Play Double Role As Father & Son With The Lady Lead Mamta Mohandas and the second heroine planned to be done by Nyla Usha!!

Lyca Productions Is In Talks As The Production House!

Malayalam actress Mamta Mohandas, who has acted in several Tamil films like ‘Thadaiyara Thaakka’, ‘Anandha Thandavam’ and ‘Guru En Aalu’, has joined the star cast of ‘Maharaja’, the 50th film of Vijay Sethupathi, one of the most versatile and popular actors in South India.

‘Maharaja’ is directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, who impressed the audience with his debut film ‘Kurangu Bommai’, a critically acclaimed thriller. The film also features filmmaker-actor Anurag Kashyap and cinematographer-actor Natty (Natraj) in pivotal roles.

Maharaja First Look

The film’s title and first look poster were unveiled on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, by Vijay Sethupathi on his official Twitter account. The poster shows a silhouette of Vijay Sethupathi holding a gun, with the tagline “Even the darkness fears his brutal politics”. The film is jointly produced by Sudhan Sundaram of Passion Studios and Jagadish Palanisamy of The Route.

The filming has been completed and the post-production work is in its final stage,...

Bengaluru, Feb 15 (Ians) Dhruv Adiga scored the lone upset of the day when he sent eighth seeded Suchir Chethan home with a facile 6-3, 6-2 victory in the opening round of the Aita under-16 tennis tournament here on Monday.

The other fancied players advanced to the next round without much ado at Amogha Sports Tennis Academy at the Palace Grounds.

As many as 59 boys and 39 girls went through the qualifying rounds at the weekend which spilled to Monday, forcing the girls' first round to be held on Tuesday.

Results:

Boys under-16 (1st round): Sahej Singh by Arya Ganapathy 6-1, 7-6 (5); Saksham Suman bt Ananth Krishnan 7-5, 6-3; Shourya Bhattacharya bt Yashwanth Gundla palle 6-0, 6-3; Dhruva Adiga bt 8-Suchir Chethan 6-3, 6-2; 4-Rethin Pranav bt Aman Rao 6-1, 6-4; Gaurav Sumukh bt Aditya Hunsur Vinod 6-3, 6-0; 7-Kaushal Ravikumar bt Nithilan 6-3, 6-7 (0), 5-7; 6-Chandan Shivaraj bt Ved Shetty...

Nithilan Swaminathan (Kurangu Bommai) and Lokesh Kanagaraj (Maanagaram) talk about being new-gen directors. The challenges. How they learnt their craft. About compromises and finding producers like Sr Prabhu and more.