Based on a story by Nithilan Saminathan, the director co-wrote the screenplay of Maharaja with Raam Murali. Released on June 14, 2024, Vijay plays the title role of a barber who goes to the police station looking to file a report about a stolen dustbin and launches an investigation into something much larger. Anurag Kashyap, Sachana Namidass, Baby Shynika, Mamta Mohandas, Natty Subramaniam and Abhirami also star in the thriller. The Tamil film nearly grossed Rs 200 crore worldwide and was a top title on streaming after it debuted on Netflix.
