Maharaja
A barber seeks vengeance after his home is burglarized, cryptically telling police his "lakshmi" has been taken, leaving them uncertain if it's a person or object. His quest to recover the elusive "lakshmi" unfolds.
Directed by Nithilan Saminathan · Action · Crime · Drama · 141 min · 2024
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Director
Nithilan Saminathan
Studio
Passion Studios / Think Studios / The Route
Release
13 Jun 2024
Runtime
141 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
A reserved barber's life is turned upside down when a runaway truck crashes into his home, killing his wife and saving their infant daughter. Years later, he reports the theft of a prized household object, a metal dustbin, to the police, sparking an investigation that leads him to track down a notorious gang of criminals. As he navigates the complex web of corruption, he uncovers a dark secret from his own past.
Cast & Characters
Selvam
Anurag Kashyap
Aasifa
Mamta Mohandas
Jothi / Ammu
Sachana Namidass
Baby Jothi
Baby Shynika
Inspector S. Varadharajan
Natty Subramaniam
Maharaja's wife
Divyabharathi
SI Perumalsamy
Aruldoss
Did You Know?
Vijay Sethupathi appears in 52 films in our catalog, including Sundarapandian, Kavan.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
After the success of Kurangu Bommai (2017), Nithilan Saminathan was signed by Sudhan Sundaram's Passion Studios to direct his next directorial under their production.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
7 crore (US$490,000) on its opening day.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Maharaja holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (76,427 votes), 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.3/10 on IMDb (76,427 votes), 83% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maharaja's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Maharaja holds a 83% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Maharaja's IMDb rating?+
Maharaja has a 8.3/10 rating on IMDb from 76,427 votes.
Is Maharaja good? What are critics saying?+
Maharaja holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (76,427 votes), 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is Maharaja?+
Maharaja has a runtime of 141 min.
Who directed Maharaja?+
Maharaja was directed by Nithilan Saminathan.
Where can I watch Maharaja?+
Maharaja is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Maharaja received widespread critical acclaim for its performances, editing, screenplay, and direction. Critics praised the film's ability to rejuvenate tired tropes with a morally challenging revelation, as well as its strong cast and engaging music. However, some reviewers noted that the film fell short in delivering a cohesive narrative.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
