'Maharaja' Director Nithilan Saminathan meets Thalapathy Vijay; deets inside

'Maharaja,' featuring Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role, was released in theatres last June, marking the 50th film of the lead actor, and it emerged as a massive hit. Director Nithilan Saminathan garnered widespread acclaim for his brilliant screenplay, receiving special appreciation from several cinema stars. Among the most notable was Thalapathy Vijay, who personally met Nithilan Saminathan to congratulate the talented director. Nithilan shared pictures of their interaction on his social media page and expressed his joy at meeting the leading actor. In a recent YouTube chat with veteran actor Chitra Lakshmanan, Nithilan Saminathan elaborated on his meeting with Vijay and the praise he received for 'Maharaja.'

Vijay shared his favorite aspects of 'Maharaja,' highlighting specific details from the content and screenplay. He particularly appreciated how Nithilan shaped Singam Puli's character to surprise fans. Vijay's detailed analysis of 'Maharaja' left Nithilan Saminathan elated. However, Nithilan admitted feeling nervous during their interaction, which he conveyed to Vijay. In response, Vijay reassured him by saying, "Cool ah irunga boss... Cool ah irunga..." (Stay cool, boss... Stay cool...). Vijay praised both Vijay Sethupathi and Singam Puli's characters in 'Maharaja,' and Nithilan was stunned by Vijay's insightful analysis.

'Maharaja' is an emotional thriller and is now available for streaming in multiple languages on a popular digital platform. There are also talks of a Hindi remake, with Aamir Khan likely to reprise Vijay Sethupathi's role.