Maharaja, starring Vijay Sethupathi, has become the highest-grossing South Indian film in China, surpassing SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2. Released on November 29, 2024, it earned Rs 85.75 crores ($10.12 million) in 21 days.
Maharaja's success in China is unprecedented, approaching the Rs 100 crore milestone. If achieved, it will overtake Akshay Kumar's Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, becoming the 9th highest-grossing Indian film.
With Rs 193 crores globally, Maharaja is poised to surpass Rs 200 crores. If momentum continues, it will become the fourth Tamil film of 2024 to reach this milestone.
Directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, Maharaja's engaging narrative combines suspense, action, and drama. The film features Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, and others, offering a gripping cinematic experience.