Overview
- Maharaja, directed by Nithilan Swaminathan and starring Vijay Sethupathi, has grossed ₹91.55 crore in China, making it the top-performing Indian film there since 2018.
- The film has received an 8.7/10 rating on the Chinese review platform Douban, highlighting its strong reception among local audiences.
- Maharaja is the first Indian movie released in China following the October 2024 accord aimed at improving relations between the two nations after years of tension.
- The emotional narrative, centered on a father-daughter relationship, has drawn comparisons to previous Indian hits in China like Dangal and Secret Superstar.
- Released in Indian theaters in June 2024, Maharaja is now available for streaming on Netflix in multiple languages, including Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu.