Maharaja (2011 film)

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{{Infobox film
| name = Maharaja
| image = Maharaja Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = D. Manoharan
| writer = D. Manoharan
| starring = Sathya <br>[[Anjali (film actress)|Anjali]]<br>
| producer = J. Ravi
| music =[[D. Imman]]
| cinematography = V. Lakshmapathy
| editing = [[P. Sai Suresh]]
| studio = Jeyaram Company
| released ={{Film date|df=yes|2011|12|30}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tamil.oneindia.in/movies/specials/2011/12/only-2-films-pongal-aid0136.html |title=ஒரே நாளில் 13... ஆனால் பொங்கலுக்கு ரெண்டே ரெண்டு! |work=oneindia |date= |accessdate=2011-12-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/76037.html |title=8 releases on 2011's last Friday |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date= |accessdate=2011-12-27}}</ref>
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| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
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'''''Maharaja''''' is a 2011 Tamil film written and directed by Manoharan and produced by J. Ravi. The film stars Sathya, [[Anjali (film actress)|Anjali]], and [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/1232/maharaja.html |title=Nasser has become Maharaja |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date= |accessdate=2009-01-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/44468.html |title='Maharaja' promises a different fare |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date= |accessdate=2009-01-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/1232/maharaja.html |title=Maharaja |work=oneindia |date= |accessdate=2011-11-21}}</ref> in the lead roles. The music was composed by [[D. Imman]] with cinematography done by V. Lakshmapathy and editing by P. Sai Suresh.

==Synopsis==
Mahadevan ([[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]]) is a middle-aged government employee who leads a very normal family life with his wife, son, and father. 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 live a modernized life which he has missed in his earlier life. In this day and age, with westernization overpowering everything else, he is constantly reminded of a flame that died out long ago, and it questions the purpose of his existence. Meanwhile, Aravind (Sathya), who comes from America, lives a very modern life. He works in a software company in Chennai. Mahadevan happens to meet Aravind and comes to know that he is his nephew. Both of them become very close. Aravind helps Mahadevan enjoy the modern life, which causes Mahadevan’s family to suffer greatly with his activities. However, Aravind turns a new lease of life when he falls for Priya ([[Anjali (film actress)|Anjali]]). He changes his poor characters for his love. Aravind comes to understand the real life and feels that he would only spoil his uncle’s life. How he helps his uncle through this midlife crisis forms the rest of the story.

==Cast==
*Sathya as Aravind
*[[Anjali (film actress)|Anjali]] as Priya
*[[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Mahadevan
*[[Saranya Ponvannan|Saranya]] as Seetha
*[[Natassha|Anita Hassanandani]]
*[[Karunas]]
*[[Kovai Sarala]]
*[[M. S. Viswanathan]]
*[[Venniradai Moorthy]]
*[[M. S. Narayana]]

==Production==
The film was launched in March 2009 with [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] being roped in by the debutant director Manoharan to star in the lead role, with the veteran actor allotting 35 days to shoot for the film, four times as lengthy as he would offer for other roles.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/03/13/stories/2009031350010100.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090317052540/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/03/13/stories/2009031350010100.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2009-03-17 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Mr. Versatile | date=2009-03-13}}</ref> Sathya, [[Anjali (film actress)|Anjali]] and [[Natassha|Anita Hassanandani]] were roped in to essay other leading roles in the film while [[Karunas]] and [[Saranya Ponvannan|Saranya]] were selected to play supporting roles. The film was briefly delayed before remaining portions were completed in [[Malaysia]] in a 40-day schedule by December 2010.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article958773.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Showbitz | date=2010-12-17}}</ref> The film remained unreleased for a year, before hitting screens on 30 December 2011.

==Critical reception==
Rohit Ramachandran of Nowrunning.com rated it 2.5/5 stating that "Mahaaraja, a comic take on midlife crisis is refreshingly funny and Nassar keeps the laughs coming by providing justice to a well-written character.".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/6280/tamil/maharaja/3498/review.htm |title=Maharaja Review - Tamil Movie Review by Rohit Ramachandran |publisher=Nowrunning.com |date=2011-12-31 |accessdate=2012-08-05}}</ref> With all the promotions, it was a box office flop.

==Soundtrack==
The film score and soundtrack for Maharaja was composed by [[D. Imman]]. The album consists of six tracks, featuring lyrics penned by [[Na. Muthukumar]], [[P. Vijay]], [[Snehan]], Dr. Kiruthiya, [[Yugabharathi]], and [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]].
{{Infobox album
| name = Maharaja
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[D. Imman]]
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| released = 2011
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| language = [[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]
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| prev_title = [[Uchithanai Muharnthaal]]
| prev_year = 2011
| next_title = [[Manam Kothi Paravai]]
| next_year = 2012
}}

{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Adida Dammaaram
| extra1 = [[D. Imman]], Roshini
| length1= 4:17
| title2= Are Dhammare
| extra2 = Ananthu, [[Neha Bhasin]]
| length2= 4:33
| title3 = Hello Nanbaa
| extra3 = [[Vijay Yesudas]]
| length3= 5:09
| title4 = Mexi Mexican Lady
| extra4 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]]
| length4= 4:51
| title5 = My Name Is Raju Baby
| extra5 = [[Benny Dayal]], Nassar, Sricharan
| length5= 4:54
| title6 = Raaja Raaja Mahaaraaja
| extra6 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], M. L. R. Karthikeyan, Solar Sai
| length6= 4:53
}}

==References==

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[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2011 films]]
[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]

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