"Vijay Sethupathi's 'Maharaja' Creates History in China! šš„ Enters ā¹100 Crore Club"
- MediaFx
- Jan 6
- 3 min read
TL;DR:Ā Vijay Sethupathi's 'Maharaja'Ā has smashed all records at the Chinese box office, grossing over ā¹100 crore š°! The film has now overtaken Baahubali 2Ā to become the highest-grossing South Indian film in China šØš³. With its universal story, amazing performances, and emotional depth, the film is winning hearts worldwide! š
Indiaās "Makkal Selvan" Shines Internationally!Ā šThe year has kicked off with some mega news for Indian cinema lovers š„! Tamil superstar Vijay Sethupathi's movie 'Maharaja', directed by Nithilan Saminathan, has been making waves in the international market š. After an insane run at Indian theaters, it has officially conquered China, crossing a jaw-dropping ā¹100 crore in collections š°š.
Released on November 29, 2024, 'Maharaja' created massive buzz in China, hitting 40,000+ screensĀ š½ļø and capturing the audience's hearts ā¤ļø. In just its opening two days, it earned ā¹19.30 crore! Since then, it has been on fire š„ at the Chinese box office.
Breaking 'Baahubali 2' Records!Ā šAs of now, 'Maharaja' has overtaken the legendary Baahubali 2, which earned ā¹80.50 crore in China. On Day 21, 'Maharaja' sealed its spot as the highest-grossing South Indian movie in China! š®š³āØ By the end of its 4th week, the film's total Chinese box office numbers stood at ā¹91.65 croreāand now itās officially hit ā¹100 crore! š¤
Global collections of the film have already reached a jaw-dropping ā¹199.20 crore, and it is on the brink of breaking the ā¹200 crore barrierĀ worldwide š. This is an enormous achievement, especially considering the filmās humble budget of just ā¹20 crore! š±šµ
Whatās the Story of 'Maharaja'?Ā šThe movie is a thrilling mystery-dramaĀ starring Vijay Sethupathi as a quiet barber who visits a police station to lodge a complaint about a missing dustbināyup, you heard it right! A dustbin named LakshmiĀ šļø. Initially dismissed as a joke, his complaint unravels a sinister conspiracy that will leave you glued to your seat! šµļøāāļø The movie has a gripping screenplay and emotional moments that resonate with audiences worldwide š.
The supporting cast includes Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, and Natarajan Subramaniam, all of whom have delivered stellar performances š. Sethupathiās role has been praised for its depth and subtleties, proving why heās called the Makkal SelvanĀ (Peopleās Treasure). š
Why is this a Big Deal?Ā š¤'Maharaja' isnāt just about big numbersāitās also about the power of storytelling! ā¤ļø The movieās massive success shows how Indian cinema is breaking barriers š, reaching new audiences, and fostering cultural connections across borders. āØ After blockbusters like DangalĀ and Secret Superstar, China is once again showing immense love for Indian films, especially those with emotional depth and relatable stories.
This milestone is even more significant because itās the first Indian movie released in China post-pandemicĀ and after years of tense relations between the two countries. ššŖ The response proves that art and cinema have no borders! š
What Fans Are Saying!Ā š£ļøChinese audiences are raving about the filmās emotional connection, powerful storytelling, and Sethupathiās magnetic performance āØ. Social media in China is flooded with posts about how 'Maharaja' resonates with them. Fans have nicknamed the movie āLakshmi's Mysteryā š«, showing just how much theyāve connected with the dustbin subplot, which symbolizes deeper themes like loss and justice.
Whatās Next for South Indian Cinema?Ā š¬'Maharaja' has raised the bar super high for South Indian movies š. It has paved the way for more films to release in international markets, especially in China, where Indian films have a loyal fanbase. With Vijay Sethupathi leading the charge, itās safe to say South Indian cinema is going globalĀ in a BIG way! šāØ
š¬ Whatās your take? Have you watched 'Maharaja' yet? Share your favorite moments in the comments below!
