Maharaja receives rave reviews post Netflix release, fans urge makers to promote Vijay Sethupathi-starrer on international circuits
Here's how non-Indians have been reacting to Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Maharaja after the film's popularity spread after its Netflix release.
Updated : August 04, 2024 12:28 PM ISTHere's how non-Indians have been reacting to Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Maharaja after the film's popularity spread after its Netflix release.
Maharaja
Vijay Sethupathi’s latest outing, Maharaja, has been one of the most successful films from Kollywood this year. The film received positive responses upon its initial theatrical release and continued to garner love when it made its digital debut on Netflix. Recently, the film’s popularity has grown even more among foreigners who watched it on Netflix.
Non-Indians praise Maharaja
Netflix’s official social media handle recently posted stills from the Vijay Sethupathi-starrer and asked viewers to describe the film without spoilers. Soon, the comment section was filled with several non-Indians who raved about the film and praised its gripping and engaging narrative. Many users were amazed by the plot twists and the impressive performances of the lead actors. This caught the attention of many other foreigners, who began discussing the film on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, raving about the film and recommending it to those who haven't watched it yet.
Check out the comments under the post shared by Netflix:
🚨Netflix posted a picture of #Maharaja in Facebook!
— Bharat Media (@RealBharatMedia) August 3, 2024
And the comment section 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/TDwy7WNhmx
This sudden appreciation for a Tamil film came as a surprise to many Indians when they saw the traction the film gained after its Netflix release. Many Tamil fans then requested the makers of the film to promote it on international circuits and take advantage of its current popularity. One user commented, “NO PAID PR. NOT SPENDING BILLION DOLLARS MARKETING TO GET THE EYEBALLS OF GLOBAL AUDIENCE. ~ Instead it's pure CINEMA, that reaches the GLOBAL Audience.”
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Check out the reactions the film has been receiving on X here!
"You see this Man here (points at VJS), whatever movie you see this Man starred in, just know that, that movie is going to be a "banga" (fantastic/great)"
— Sherlene Wee (@snowlene) July 31, 2024
Another great review☺️ of #Maharaja.#VijaySethupathi #VJS #MakkalSelvan #배우 #Actor #영화 #Movie #Netflix pic.twitter.com/rrPZZfy1sZ
NO PAID PR. NOT SPENDING BILLION DOLLARS MARKETING TO GET THE EYEBALLS OF GLOBAL AUDIENCE.
— Troll Cinema ( TC ) (@Troll_Cinema) August 3, 2024
~ Instead it's pure CINEMA, that reaches the GLOBAL Audience. 💥
Attaching tik tokers videos about#Maharaja. @VijaySethuOffl pic.twitter.com/bo3Aq0PYsE
bruh earned my respect after that plot twist really wtfffff 😭#Maharaja pic.twitter.com/7S03ntN4Co
— ⚜️ (@fleursvenn) August 3, 2024
"Don't do unto others what you don't want others do unto you ... because karma is a b*tch" #Maharaja pic.twitter.com/d8p78pSR7W
— Jennelyn Mirandilla (@mixeryartist) August 3, 2024
Maharaja plot and cast
Directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, the latest revenge drama Maharaja stars Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, and Natty Natraj in key roles. The film follows a barber who seeks the help of a few cops to solve a crime involving his daughter. Upon its release, the film received an overwhelming response and became one of the biggest blockbusters from Kollywood, earning an impressive Rs 107 crore at the box office.