How Did Aamir Khan’s Son Junaid’s ‘Maharaj’ Turn Out?

Usually, theatrical releases face legal troubles but a director OTT film faced legal issues even before it got released. It is none other than ‘Maharaj’ which is Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan’s debut flick. A few Hindu representatives have stopped the release on Netflix by filing a complaint on this film as their religious sentiments were hurt. The Gujarat court heard both sides of the argument and watched the movie as well. They decided that it was fit for release and it came out on Netflix without huge promotions.

Going into the story of ‘Maharaj’, Siddharth P Malhotra made this film based on the Maharaj Libel case of 1862. Karshan Das (Junaid Khan) who is a responsible journalist decides to expose the secrets of KK alias Maharaj (Jaideep Ahlawat) who is being regarded as a god by everyone. He reveals how Maharaj is conning everyone in the name of god and deceiving young women as well. The case reaches court and despite all odds, Karshan Das fights legally and wins the battle.

Yash Raj Films banner bankrolled this project which is based on Sourabh Shah’s book. Siddharth faltered in making the story which happened 150 years ago. Despite having an interesting plotline, the execution went wrong and the screenplay failed to engage the audience. The courtroom drama was written well but a lot of such films arrived in recent times. Jaideep, Shalini and Sharvari did well but Junaid Khan was strictly okay. Despite all the controversy, ‘Maharaj’ turns into a disappointing fare.

Pre-Release Business Of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Smashes All Records!

The highly anticipated science fiction film “Kalki 2898 AD” is shattering records even before its official release. This magnum opus has generated immense excitement, not only for its grand visuals but also for its captivating premise and star-studded cast.

The film’s pre-release sales in the USA alone have surpassed a staggering 2 million dollars, setting a strong precedent for its international performance. With just five days remaining until its release, “Kalki 2898 AD” has already secured record-breaking pre-release business across India.

Theatrical rights in the Telugu states have been sold for a phenomenal ₹180 crore (US$22 million), while Hindi theatrical rights have fetched a significant ₹85 crore (US$10.3 million). “Kalki 2898 AD” is also expected to perform well in South Indian markets, with theatrical rights in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu fetching ₹28 crore (US$3.4 million) and ₹16 crore (US$1.9 million) respectively. The film needs to generate an additional ₹6 crore (US$0.7 million) from Kerala and over ₹70 crore (US$8.5 million) from the overseas market to break even.

Beyond theatrical revenue, “Kalki 2898 AD” has likely secured lucrative deals for OTT, satellite, and digital rights. A positive critical reception combined with strong theatrical performance could propel the film towards exceeding its break-even target.

This ambitious project marks the highest pre-release business ever recorded for a Prabhas film, solidifying his position as a bankable star. Produced under the esteemed “Vyjayanthi Movies” banner, “Kalki 2898 AD” represents their grandest cinematic venture to date. The production team, led by Ashwini Dutt, is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the film’s success.

The film boasts a powerhouse cast, featuring legendary actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan alongside the ever-popular Deepika Padukone. Rumors of a special appearance by Dulquer Salmaan further heighten the audience’s anticipation.

“Kalki 2898 AD” is poised to be the biggest cinematic event of the year. With its record-breaking pre-release business, captivating story, and A-list cast, the film has all the ingredients to become a major box-office success.