Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap’s latest film, “Maharaja,” has been performing impressively at the domestic box office. Directed by Nithilan Saminathan, the film has successfully garnered ₹35 crore in India by its sixth day of release. The movie, which hit theaters on June 14, tells the poignant story of a simple barber and his love for his child.
According to Sacnilk.com, “Maharaja” collected ₹3 crore on its sixth day. The box office journey started strong with an opening day collection of ₹4.7 crore (₹3.6 crore from the Tamil version and ₹1.1 crore from the Telugu version). The film’s momentum increased on the second day, earning ₹7.75 crore (₹5.85 crore from Tamil and ₹1.9 crore from Telugu).
The growth continued into the third day, where the film saw its highest single-day earnings of ₹9.4 crore (₹7.25 crore from Tamil and ₹2.15 crore from Telugu). By the fourth day, “Maharaja” had accumulated ₹6.3 crore (₹5.15 crore from Tamil and ₹1.15 crore from Telugu). On the fifth day, it added ₹4 crore (₹3 crore from Tamil and ₹1 crore from Telugu) to its total collection, crossing the ₹30 crore mark. The early estimates for day six brought the nett collections to ₹35.15 crore in India.
Critics have praised the film for its gripping narrative. The Hindustan Times review highlighted director Nithilan Swaminathan’s ability to craft a slow-burning thriller. The review noted, “In the first half, we see numerous characters come into play and they seem irrelevant but as you get to the intermission, you realize there are bigger things at play. It’s in the second half that you begin to connect the dots and figure out why Maharaja is a determined man on a relentless mission to find Lakshmi.”
“Maharaja” marks the 50th film for actor Vijay Sethupathi, an achievement celebrated by his fans and the film industry alike. The film also features a strong supporting cast, including Mamta Mohandas, Natty (Natraj), Bharathiraja, Abhirami, Singampuli, and Kalki. The music for the film has been composed by Ajaneesh Loknath, adding another layer of depth to the cinematic experience.
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