# Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja gets Hollywood remake, McConaughey in talks

2026-09-16T07:57:46+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Producer Sudhan Sundaram has confirmed that a Hollywood agency approached the makers of Maharaja to remake the Tamil action thriller for international audiences. Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey is under consideration for the lead role originally played by Vijay Sethupathi, but the producer has stated that the actor's casting is not yet confirmed. The remake is expected to begin production in 2027, with the agency set to announce the final cast and studio. The film earned Rs 199.20 crore worldwide after its June 2024 release, including Rs 91.65 crore from China alone. The agency handling the remake will announce the final cast and studio details, with production expected to begin in 2027.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The coverage is uniform straight reporting across all three sources, with no discernible variation in stance. Every outlet leads with the confirmed news that a Hollywood agency approached the producers, notes Matthew McConaughey is under consideration but unconfirmed, and cites producer Sudhan Sundaram as the key source. The balanced reading of such uniform coverage is that the remake story is still in early talks, with no binding deals in place. The concrete watch item is confirmation of the lead actor and studio, which the producer says the agency will announce, no date is set yet.

## Coverage

- 123telugu.com (sensationalist) <https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/official-maharaja-goes-global-first-tamil-film-to-get-an-international-remake-hk.html>
  Led with confirmation from makers, added McConaughey rumour as report
- news.abplive.com (neutral report) <https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/maharaja-hollywood-remake-matthew-mcconaughey-vijay-sethupathi-1866958>
  Cautious reporting, emphasises talks are ongoing and casting unconfirmed
- tracktollywood.com (neutral report) <https://tracktollywood.com/vijay-sethupathis-film-makes-history-set-for-hollywood-remake/>
  Detailed box office context, credits producer confirmation, notes casting unconfirmed

Tags: Maharaja, Matthew McConaughey, Passion Studios, Vijay Sethupathi
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