Vijay Sethupathi's 'Maharaja' to hit massive 40K screens in China
What's the story
The critically acclaimed Tamil film Maharaja, starring Vijay Sethupathi, will be released on a jaw-dropping 40,000 screens in China on November 29.
Yi Shi Films and Alibaba Pictures have made this wide release possible and have also produced a Mandarin-dubbed version of the film.
The revenge thriller, directed by Nithilan Saminathan, features a star-studded cast including Anurag Kashyap and Mamta Mohandas.
Potential impact
'Maharaja' release could be a game-changer for Indian cinema
The massive release of Maharaja in China has led to speculation that it could redefine the Indian film landscape in the country.
Earlier, Bollywood films like Dangal and Secret Superstar had received widespread acclaim in China.
Notably, Dangal was a massive success, running over 60 days and grossing ₹1,305 crore in China alone. This contributed heavily to its overall overseas collection of ₹1,535 crore.
Industry impact
'Maharaja' success could boost confidence of southern filmmakers
The performance of Maharaja in China could mean a lot for Indian cinema, especially for southern filmmakers.
Despite not having a Bollywood hero, if the movie does well it could be a major confidence booster for directors like Sukumar and Lokesh Kanagaraj, who are giving pan-Indian hits.
The film's success may open doors for more regional Indian films to be recognized and do well in international markets like China.