Tamil movie “Maharaja”, the first Indian film to be released in China after the last month’s accord to normalise ties between the two countries ending the standoff in eastern Ladakh, has earned around Rs 16 crore on the first day of its release on Friday.

Maharaja has already earned 5.4 crore with previews at the box office and is all set for a grand opening at the China box office!

Maharaja boasts an impressive 8.7/10 rating on Douban, one of China’s leading movie review websites, making it one of the highest-rated Indian films in recent years

Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap starrer Tamil thriller Maharaja has released in China becoming the first Indian film in years to hit the screens in the neighbouring country. T

Maharaja, which marks Vijay Sethupathi's 50th film, opened in India in June this year, leaving quite an impact on Indian audiences with its complex and heart-wrenching storyline.

Tamil movie Maharaja, the first Indian film to be released in China after the last month’s accord to normalise ties between the two countries ending the standoff in eastern Ladakh, has earned around ₹16 crore on the first day of its release on Friday.

Ahead of its official release, Sethupathi's 50th film Maharaja held limited previews in China. The film's gripping narrative and Vijay Sethupathi's powerful performance struck a chord with Chinese audiences. Fans are raving about the film’s intense climax, which is said to leave a lasting impression.