Vijay Sethupathi-Anurag Kashyap's Maharaja to Become 1st Tamil Film to Get Hollywood Remake; Know All Details
Producers say the remake was prompted by the film’s Rs 91.65 crore China haul and that an A-list star is being lined up for the project.
- They confirmed a Hollywood remake of the 2024 Tamil film Maharaja on Wednesday, describing the project as a 'HISTORIC MILESTONE' for Tamil cinema.
- Maharaja producer Sudhan Sundaram told TOI that the film's success in China, where it earned ₹91 crore, prompted an agency to approach the makers for remake rights.
- There has been speculation about Interstellar star Matthew McConaughey headlining the project; Sundaram said, 'Maybe McConaughey is one of the stars they are talking to, but only the agency will be able to confirm.'
- According to Sudhan Sundaram, an A-list actor has been lined up for the project, and production is expected to begin next year, though no casting has been officially Released yet.
- Originally Released in June 2024, Maharaja follows a father who approaches police after his dustbin, named Lakshmi, goes missing; the film also stars Anurag Kashyap, Sachana Namidass, Natty Subramaniam, and Mamta Mohandas.
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