Maharaja, the Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap-starrer, continues to dominate the box office in its first week. Directed by Nithilan Saminathan, the film has been a strong performer in India. According to the latest update from Sacnilk.com, Maharaja has earned ₹3.50 crore on its fifth day of release, bringing its total collection to ₹31.65 crore.
The film, produced by Sudhan Sundaram and Jagadish Palanisamy under Passion Studios and The Route, tells the story of a simple barber and his deep love for his child. The opening week has been particularly successful for Maharaja, with impressive day-wise collections. The film earned ₹4.7 crore on its first day, with ₹3.6 crore from Tamil audiences and ₹1.1 crore from Telugu viewers. It saw a significant increase on the second day, earning ₹7.75 crore, followed by ₹9.4 crore on the third day. On its fourth day, Maharaja garnered ₹6.3 crore, leading to its current total surpassing the ₹30 crore mark.
Maharaja features an ensemble cast including Mamta Mohandas, Natty (Natraj), Bharathiraja, Abhirami, Singampuli, and Kalki. The plot revolves around a barber’s devotion to his child, culminating in a dramatic turn when he finds himself at the police station to report the theft of Lakshmi. Vijay Sethupathi’s performance has been widely acclaimed, with particular praise for his realistic portrayal of the titular character.
Director Anurag Kashyap shared the latest box office update on Instagram, expressing his gratitude to the team and thanking them for making him a part of the film. An excerpt from the Hindustan Times review of the film highlights Vijay Sethupathi’s standout performance, noting his ability to connect emotionally with the audience.
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