The Indian movie “Maharaja” stirs China and brings in ₹16 crore at the box office.
Beijing: The first Indian movie to be released in China following the agreement last month to normalize relations between the two nations and end the impasse in eastern Ladakh, “Maharaja” in Tamil, made about ₹16 crore on its first day of release on Friday.
Maoyan, a website that sells movie tickets, reports that the Vijay Sethupathi film made about RMB 13.37 million at the Chinese box office.
The movie received an impressive 8.7/10 rating on the Chinese movie review website Douban before to its release, making it “one of the highest-rated Indian films in recent years.”
In addition to Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, and Natty Natraj, Nithilan Swaminathan directs “Maharaja.”
The movie centers on Maharaja, a Chennai barber who visits the police station to get his stolen trash can, only for the cops to discover that he has other plans.
In India, “Maharaja” made its launch to a resounding ovation and made over ₹100 crore.
On June 14, “Maharaja” debuted to a resounding reception in India, grossing over ₹100 crore domestically.
After both nations reached an agreement on patrolling and troop disengagement along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh: This marked a significant milestone to end the more than four-year border standoff between India and China. Afer this, it is the first Indian film to be shown in China.
During their October 23 meeting in Kazan, Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping approved an agreement. On the sidelines of the BRICS summit, they also gave instructions to restore several bilateral dialogue mechanisms. The normalization of relations was part of their instructions. This followed a military conflict in the Galwan Valley in 2020, which had damaged the relationship.
Aamir Khan’s Indian films “Three Idiots” and “Dangal” were among the biggest box office hits in China in recent years. “Secret Superstar” was also among Aamir Khan’s Indian films that were huge successes in China.
With over 86,000 theatres nationwide, China boasts the most theatres of any country in the world.
According to Chinese cinema critics, the Indian movie “Maharaja” will be a big success.
Chinese film analysts predict that “Maharaja” will be a huge hit.
The film’s strength is its unique narrative approaches and original cultural expression, Douban film critic Wang Peiyu previously told state-run Global Times.
Using a variety of editing techniques, Maharaja is a suspenseful movie. The protagonist’s major actions are hidden from the audience. The film deftly confuses the audience with other subplots. He pointed out that cross-cutting meticulously crafts a convoluted story while evoking a sense of simultaneity.
Wang stated that the film’s subject misleads viewers and discloses the truth at the end. Many Chinese moviegoers have expressed that this approach can still resonate with them, despite language and cultural limitations.
Additionally., he mentioned that the movie’s subversive narrative style sets it apart from other films in its genre. The sophisticated feel of the movie also establishes it as a genuine blockbuster.
In recent years, Indian films have gained a lot of popularity in the Chinese market.
Viewer Li attended the pre-screening of “Maharaja.” He stated that the film carries on the trend of contemporary Indian films that emphasize social issues. At the same time, it also integrates Indian cultural morals and religious beliefs.
Li told The Daily that these films offer Chinese viewers a new perspective on Indian culture. They also stimulate the minds of Chinese viewers.
Indian films have been very popular in the Chinese market in recent years. According to her, films like “Dangal” and “Secret Superstar” have provoked conversations among viewers due to their genuine feelings and social concerns.
According to Wang, Indian films have continuously won over Chinese moviegoers with their unique themes and significant social issues. In addition to this, they are doing well at the box office.
The moral foundation of films like “Maharaja” is frequently powerful and strongly tied to traditional Indian beliefs. According to Wang, this is one of the main distinctions from the more secular or individualistic narrative forms present in many Western films.
He said that Western suspense films focus more on psychological aspects, addressing issues of justice and treachery. In contrast, they rarely explore cultural roots.
“Maharaja” has a distinct appeal in the international market through its unique regional and philosophical component. At the same time, Hollywood blockbusters like “Gladiator II” draw attention with their global influence and epic production,” he said.
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