IMDb 8.3 2024 HD

Maharaja

Maharaja

2024
Action Mystery Thriller
141 min NR India
7.7 / 10
8.3 IMDB

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, jeer at…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Nithilan Saminathan
Starring
Vijay Sethupathi / Anurag Kashyap / Sachana Namidass / Natarajan Subramaniam / Abhirami / Mamta Mohandas / Aruldoss / Munishkanth

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

gripping mysterious intense character-driven suspenseful revenge emotional dark solid predictable compelling

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Mar 12, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Maharaja' is a testament to the enduring appeal of a tightly plotted revenge saga. The film shines through its central conceit: the police's initial dismissal of a barber's claim, only to realise the profound significance of his stolen…

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Oliver Reed
Mar 12, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

While 'Maharaja' boasts a strong cast in Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap, its narrative trajectory feels somewhat conventional. The premise of a barber seeking vengeance after a burglary is sound, but the mystery surrounding 'Lakshmi' doesn't quite sustain…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 12, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a film that truly understands the power of a well-placed mystery. 'Maharaja' hooks you from the outset with its central enigma: what exactly has been stolen from the barber? Vijay Sethupathi is superb, imbuing his character…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Maharaja' presents a compelling, albeit familiar, revenge plot, elevated by the presence of Anurag Kashyap and Vijay Sethupathi. The film's strength lies in its initial setup: a barber's cryptic plea about his stolen 'Lakshmi' that leaves authorities baffled.…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 12, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Vijay Sethupathi delivers a typically commanding performance in 'Maharaja', a film that dives headfirst into a dark revenge narrative. The initial mystery surrounding the stolen 'Lakshmi' is a clever hook, artfully playing on audience assumptions as the barber's…

FAQs

While the director's name is not provided in the context, the premise of 'Maharaja' suggests a narrative that requires a firm hand to balance its thriller elements with emotional depth. A successful execution would depend on the director's ability to build suspense around the central mystery of 'Lakshmi' and to craft compelling character arcs for the barber and the police. The performances of the lead actors will also be crucial in shaping the overall viewing experience.