In TrendsStock MarketNifty OutlookCrude Oil PricesGold and SilverNPS SwasthyaMoneyview IPODow JonesVijay Sethupathi's Maharaja first Tamil film to get Hollywood remake; Matthew McConaughey in talksThe original Maharaja was released in June 2024 and also starred Anurag Kashyap, Sachana Namidass, Natty Subramaniam, Mamta Mohandas and others.By CNBCTV18.com September 21, 2026, 10:52:22 AM IST (Published)Vijay Sethupathi’s 2024 Tamil thriller Maharaja is heading to Hollywood. The film, directed by Nithilan Saminathan and featuring Anurag Kashyap, has been officially picked up for an English-language remake by a major Hollywood studio.The remake was officially announced by the makers on September 16. They shared the news on social media and called it a “historic milestone”. The makers also said that Maharaja is the first Tamil film to be made in Hollywood by a major studio.Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has been linked to the project to play Vijay’s role. However, nothing has been confirmed yet.Producer Sudhan Sundaram told The Times of India that an A-list actor is being considered for the remake. He also said that the film is expected to start shooting next year. When asked about Matthew McConaughey, Sundaram said he could be one of the names being discussed, but the casting agency will make the…
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