Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja Hits 100 Crores Worldwide, Tops Netflix India

Vijay Sethupathi’s film “Maharaja,” which hit theaters on June 14th, has become a massive success, grossing over 100 crores globally. Following its successful theatrical release, “Maharaja” began streaming on Netflix on July 12th and has since dominated the platform.

“Maharaja” marks Vijay Sethupathi’s first solo film to reach the 100 crore milestone. It was a significant hit in Kollywood during the first half of 2024. Viewers who missed the theatrical release are now expressing their appreciation for its availability on OTT, where it currently trends as the number one film on Netflix in India this week.

Directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, “Maharaja” is Vijay Sethupathi’s 50th film and features Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, and Natarajan Subramaniam. The film has received high praise from both audiences and critics for its compelling narrative and stellar performances. For four consecutive weeks, it ranked among the top ten non-English films globally on Netflix. To date, “Maharaja” has garnered 15.5 million views and 36.4 million watch hours.

The success of “Maharaja” is a testament to the potential of low-budget films in expanding the Kollywood industry’s market, celebrating a new era of cinematic achievements.