{
  "id": 7747304,
  "title": "Sethupathi’s Maharaja to be remade in Hollywood",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/sethupathis-maharaja-to-be-remade-in-hollywood",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-16T08:25:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/maharaja-hollywood-remake-confirmed-matthew-mcconaughey-may-play-vijay-sethupathis-role-in-a-first-for-tamil-cinema/articleshow/134282215.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian actor Vijay Sethupathi's crime thriller, Maharaja, is set to be adapted into a Hollywood project. The film, directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, has garnered attention abroad following its success in China. Producer Sudhan Sundaram revealed that a Hollywood agency reached out to express interest in acquiring the remake rights for the 2024 film. Maharaja reportedly earned around ₹91.65 crore at the Chinese box office and gained popularity on streaming platforms. The Hollywood agency is currently exploring casting options and aims to commence production next year. While Matthew McConaughey has been speculated for the lead role, no official confirmation has been given. The film's plot revolves around a barber who visits a police station to report a missing dustbin, only to become entangled in a deeper, darker criminal investigation. Notable performances from Anurag Kashyap and Sanchana Namidass, Sethupathi's daughter, have also contributed to the film's acclaim. As the Hollywood adaptation takes shape, details about the production studio and other cast members are expected to be revealed soon.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}