Did you know Vijay Sethupathi starrer Maharaja’s script was initially supposed to have Master’s Shanthanu Bhagyaraj as lead?

Did you know Vijay Sethupathi starrer Maharaja’s script was initially supposed to have Master’s Shanthanu Bhagyaraj as lead?

As an avid fan of Tamil cinema, I must say that the recent release of Maharaja starring Vijay Sethupathi on Netflix has truly been a game-changer! The film’s director, Nithilan Swaminathan, had initially planned to make a movie with Shanthanu Bhagyaraj in the lead role.


Currently, the movie “Maharaja,” starring Vijay Sethupathi, is available on Netflix and receiving high praise. Interestingly, the film’s director, Nithilan Swaminathan, has revealed that he initially intended to create a movie with the same essence as Shanthanu Bhagyaraj from the film “Master.”

During an interview on Touring Talkies, the director opened up about the early phases of creating the movie. He mentioned that he approached numerous producers and actors for the project, and some of these actors were actually drawn to the story. Shanthanu Bhagyaraj turned out to be a perfect fit for the film and showed great enthusiasm towards it as well.

Additionally, the director mentioned that the actor had attempted to collaborate with multiple film producers, yet these attempts didn’t align. He explained, “Given the delays, I opted to proceed with a different script, which eventually evolved into ‘The Tiger Hunter’.”

Moreover, it’s worth noting that the central idea of the original tale intended for the film starring Shanthanu was ultimately used to create the movie “Maharaja.” The movie has undoubtedly stirred quite a sensation in Tamil cinema, with numerous viewers praising it for its outstanding acting and script.

In the movie “Maharaja,” I found myself immersed in the story of Vijay Sethupathi, who plays the protagonist, a barbershop owner. As a single father to my precious daughter, we share an extraordinary bond with Lakshmi – a steel garbage bin that miraculously saved her life when she was just a baby.

Yet, events take an unexpected twist as the missing garbage bin becomes the focus of a burglary that occurred in their home. Consequently, the man now reaches out to the authorities in search of the stolen bin, ultimately uncovering additional, concealed facts.

In addition to Vijay, the film features prominent actors such as Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, Natarajan Subramaniam, Abhirami Gopikumar, Singampuli, Aruldoss, Munishkanth, and several others in significant roles.

It’s being whispered that following the massive triumph of Maharaja, director Nithilan Swaminathan may team up with actress Nayanthara in a future film. But so far, there hasn’t been any formal confirmation on this matter.

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2024-08-20 18:38