Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Tamil Thriller Maharaja Set for Major Hollywood Remake
Maharaja is a Tamil movie about a father seeking justice after his daughter is sexually assaulted.
The movie was praised by audiences and critics.
Its producers are developing an English-language remake for Hollywood.
Matthew McConaughey is reportedly being considered for the father’s role.
Vijay Sethupathi, who played the father, believes he understands the character very deeply.
He said he would still like to play the role in an international version.
He is willing to work on his English accent for the part.
A sequel to Maharaja is also being planned.
Passion Studios confirmed development of a major-studio Hollywood remake of the acclaimed Tamil thriller Maharaja.
The remake would reportedly be the first official Hollywood remake of a Tamil film.
Matthew McConaughey is reportedly in talks to play the role originated by Vijay Sethupathi.
Sethupathi said he is open to reprising the role internationally and would work on his English accent if needed.
Sethupathi also confirmed that a Maharaja sequel is being considered, potentially marking his first sequel.
- Who
- Passion Studios, Vijay Sethupathi, and reportedly Matthew McConaughey are central to the project.
- What
- Maharaja is being developed as a major-studio Hollywood remake, while a sequel is also being considered.
- When
- The articles do not provide a specific date; the remake and sequel are described as being in development or under consideration.
- Where
- The proposed remake would be an international Hollywood production based on a Tamil film.
- Why
- The film’s acclaimed reception has led to plans for an international remake and a possible continuation of its story.
- Original film
- Maharaja, an acclaimed Tamil thriller
- Remake developer
- Passion Studios
- Remake status
- In development
- Reported lead candidate
- Matthew McConaughey
- Original lead actor
- Vijay Sethupathi
- Sequel status
- Being considered
- Central story
- A father seeks justice after his daughter is sexually assaulted