Maharaja

Nicely crafted movie with exceptional performances by Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap. Engaging from the first scene itself. Mamta Mohandas has been underutilised. Abirami is impressive though for a short time. Casting was excellent.

I need to watch it again, as I still have one question that was unanswered. Watching in a theatre was great because of a very appropriate background score. It's cinematic brilliance at its best.

This is one movie where gore needed to be allowed to drive home a certain point (unlike animal). Strikes a very deep chord as you think hard, long after the movie is over.

Isaignani Ilaiyaraja avargal, after this movie: Naan sivanenu dhaane poiki'irundhen.... yaar vambu thumbkkaachu ponaena?

Gouravam gouravam nu yen gouravathiye narradichteengle da!

Daaai! Nee yendha JILLA'vla irundhalum seri.

On usuru yen kaila dhaan-di'yei! Yen kaila dhaan.

About the movie: Screenplay Masterclass. I have NOT seen anything written like this in Tamil cinema before.

Any details about the plot may potentially reveal spoilers so I'll refrain from doing so. Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap were GREAT (minus the lip-sync) along with the secondary characters. Any actor could have played these roles, from the Nassers to the SJ Suryas; but the screen presence that these two have elevates the scenes and the brand of the movie that will make people buy the tickets; and rightfully so - because a film like this deserves to be seen by many.

But to put the actors ABOVE the script and the screenplay would be blasphemous. VJS will likely get over-credited for this movie and that's fine as long the writing gets the most props for this film. It would be an injustice otherwise.

Is everything a 100% perfect? No. But the brilliance that the writing has demonstrated overshadows that things that didn't work for me along with a couple of the casting choices didn't have any impact on the plot. Could have been anybody, and folks who were chosen didn't add to the screen presence either. However this is not the movie to nitpick on.

Go in blank, sit back and watch things unfold. You have not seen anything like this before. If you're a cinema lover, you're in for a special treat with the screenplay.

Maharaja is one of the finest films of recent times! After a long time such good cinema is made in India. We can consider this one of the cult classics of Indian Cinema! The performances are good the direction is good and the script is just mind blowing! You are hooked to the film throughout! The non linear story telling also makes this a superb watch! Vijay Sethupathi as always has not failed to impress the audience. The most surprising performance is of Mr. Anurag Kashyap, he was very good in the role. There is a point in the film where you feel you have lost hope but then again some twist comes and you are back to normal. Full marks to the director Nithilan Swaminathan for making such good film!!

Absorbing screenplay by Director Nithilan Swaminathan ;they way screenplay written ,the way story narrating ,Unexpected twist and turns and Terrific Emotional ending ;all this make Maharaja a Must watch movie in theater !

Background score is Perfect in every moments of the movie to keep us engaged !

& for the performances ; Anurag Kashyap is Excellent and his role had great Impact in this movie ,all others did a good work !

This movie Screenplay deserves a Great Leading performance , then came Vijay Sethupathi ,in his 50'th acting role ,he delivered a compelling fascinating performance to Amaze us !

Go watch it in theater & don't be the Spoilers of the Movie!

My Rating 9 !!

"Maharaja" is a rollercoaster of a movie that keeps you guessing until the very end. The plot twists and turns are unexpected, making it impossible to predict what will happen next. The pacing is perfect, keeping you on the edge of your seat throughout.

The characters are complex and well-developed, each with their own motivations and secrets. The acting is superb, with each actor bringing their character to life with passion and intensity.

The cinematography is visually stunning, capturing the grandeur of the royal setting while also highlighting the raw emotions of the characters. The music is perfectly matched to the tone of the movie, adding to the overall suspense and excitement.

Overall, "Maharaja" is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good thriller. It's a captivating story with twists, turns, and outstanding performances. Don't miss it!