After the blockbuster success of Maharaja, director Nithilan Saminathan is ready to dive into his next project. Reports indicate that his upcoming film will focus on a female protagonist, with industry buzz suggesting the title Maharani.
The hit film Maharaja, starring Vijay Sethupathi, has made a significant impact in the Tamil film industry, raking in over 109 crore worldwide and marking Sethupathi’s debut in the 100 crore club. The film has revitalized his career and solidified Nithilan as a rising director to watch.
Building on this momentum, Nithilan is reportedly working on a female-centric film and has approached Kollywood star Nayanthara to lead the project. While the official announcement is still pending, the news has already stirred excitement in the Tamil film industry and among fans.
Maharaja continues to enjoy a strong presence on Netflix, streaming in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. With 15.5 million views, it is currently among the top 10 most-viewed Indian films on Netflix for 2024, competing closely with other hits like Crew and Laapataa Ladies.
Fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation of the new project as Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja continues to shine in its OTT run.
