By Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja Crowned as 2024’s Most-Watched Indian Film on OTT
Vijay Sethupathi’s film Maharaja, directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, has made a significant impact since its release on June 14, 2024, excelling both at the box office and on OTT platforms. Critics and audiences alike have widely praised the movie. After its OTT debut on July 12, it became the most-watched Indian film on Netflix for 2024 within just six weeks. The makers announced this milestone on their Twitter handle on August 21, sharing a poster that celebrated the film’s success with the statement, “A Blockbuster everywhere 🔥 #Maharaja becomes the most-viewed Indian movie on @NetflixIndia in 2024.”
*The film’s success on Netflix stands out with its remarkable viewership of 18.6 million, surpassing other popular films like Kiran Rao’s *Laapataa Ladies* and the Tabu, Kareena Kapoor, and Kriti Sanon starrer Crew, which garnered 17.9 million and 17.1 million views, respectively. Maharaja has also performed impressively at the box office, grossing over Rs 100 crores worldwide within five days of its release. Rs 60 crores of this total came from Tamil Nadu alone, showcasing the film’s strong regional appeal.
The ensemble cast of Maharaja features notable actors like Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, Natarajan Subramaniam, Abhirami Gopikumar, Singampuli, Aruldoss, and Munishkanth, all of whom have significantly contributed to the film’s success. As one of the standout films of the year, Maharaja continues to make waves, reinforcing Vijay Sethupathi’s status as one of the most bankable stars in Indian cinema today.
