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Vijay Sethupathi Confirms Maharaja 2, Offers to Act in Hollywood Remake for Free
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News18•20-09-2026, 15:50
Vijay Sethupathi Confirms Maharaja 2, Offers to Act in Hollywood Remake for Free
- •Vijay Sethupathi confirmed director Nithilan Saminathan shared the story for Maharaja 2, expressing his excitement for the sequel.
- •Sethupathi revealed he contacted the producer and offered to act in the Hollywood remake of Maharaja without a fee, driven by his desire to work in Hollywood.
- •The film's success, particularly in China where it earned ₹91 crore, led an agency to pursue remake rights for a Hollywood adaptation.
- •Producers announced the Hollywood remake, stating it's the first Tamil film to be adapted by a major studio, with an A-list actor reportedly attached.
- •Maharaja, directed by Nithilan Saminathan and starring Sethupathi, earned ₹199.20 crore worldwide and gained further popularity after its Netflix release.
Key Questions Answered
Directed by Nithilan Saminathan, the 2024 Tamil thriller Maharaja has officially been picked up for an English-language adaptation, making history as the first Tamil film to be made in Hollywood by a major studio.
Vijay Sethupathi expressed his excitement and revealed that he personally called the producer after hearing about the Hollywood remake, offering to act in the film for free just to be given a role.
Matthew McConaughey's name has circulated in rumors regarding the lead role, but producer Sudhan Sundaram stated that while multiple actors are being discussed and McConaughey might be among them, only the agency can confirm the final casting.
