Released on June 18 on Netflix, Maharaja has gone on to conquer Taiwan, where it ranked in the top 10 non-English films.

Vijay Sethupathi's film 'Maharaja', directed by Nithilan Saminathan, premiered in China on November 29, 2024, achieving significant success and paving the way for a Japanese release. Originally released in India,

The film, directed by Nithilan Saminathan, will be released in China on November 29. It signifies a breakthrough in cultural exchange between India and China following improved ties.

Ahead of its official release, Sethupathi's 50th film Maharaja held limited previews in China. The film's gripping narrative and Vijay Sethupathi's powerful performance struck a chord with Chinese audiences. Fans are raving about the film’s intense climax, which is said to leave a lasting impression.

Tamil movie "Maharaja", the first Indian film to be released in China after the last month’s accord to normalise ties between the two countries ending the standoff in eastern Ladakh, has earned around Rs 16 crore on the first day of its release on Friday.

Tamil movie Maharaja, the first Indian film to be released in China after the last month’s accord to normalise ties between the two countries ending the standoff in eastern Ladakh, has earned around ₹16 crore on the first day of its release on Friday.

Maharaja boasts an impressive 8.7/10 rating on Douban, one of China’s leading movie review websites, making it one of the highest-rated Indian films in recent years