Maharaja (2024)
Maharaja is streaming in India on Netflix.
The verdict
Maharaja landed among the stronger Tamil films of its release window. It's sitting at 7.7/10 on TMDB across 255 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 141-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In India you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 21m on it?
2h 21m of Tamil action, leaning thriller, not one for younger kids. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- It rates 7.7/10 on 255 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
A barber seeks vengeance after his home is burglarized, cryptically telling police his "Lakshmi" has been taken, leaving them uncertain if it's a person or object, jeer at his request until they learn what they're really looking for.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 21m |
| Watch with family? | UA · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Nithilan Saminathan
Cast
Where to watch in India
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-19 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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