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Maharaja

2011·Movie

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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Mahadevan (Nassar), a middle-aged government employee who leads a very normal family life with his wife, a son and his father who is also living with him. He lives a budget life, rides an old scooter, wears out-of-fashion clothes and bears a sullen expression on his face for all the reasons above. He is unhappy with his present life which is monotonous and feels that he should lives a modernized life which he has missed in his earlier life.
Slice-of-Life DramaMid-Life CrisisCharacter StudyFamily DynamicsContemporary RealismHuman ConditionSubtle HumorEveryday StrugglesPersonal Transformation

Crew

Written by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Maharaja

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Where can I stream Maharaja legally?

Maharaja is included with a subscription to Sun Nxt in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Maharaja worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What language is Maharaja in?

Tamil

It was made in Tamil. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Maharaja?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Maharaja in 120 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Maharaja use?

Ironic NameFate Worse than DeathEnemy Eats Your LunchCar Meets HouseCompanion CubePapa WolfRewatch BonusContrived CoincidenceOnce More, with ClarityEstablishing Character MomentAnachronic OrderDriven to Suicideand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Maharaja, including Ironic Name, Fate Worse than Death, Enemy Eats Your Lunch.