Tamil film Maharaja to be release in China on Friday; first Indian film to be screened after normalisation of ties
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Tamil film Maharaja to be release in China on Friday; first Indian film to be screened after normalisation of ties

Hindustan Times  

Beijing, Tamil suspense film Maharaja will be released in China on Friday becoming the first Indian cinema to be screened for Chinese audiences after the normalisation of ties between the two countries following last month’s agreement to resolve the standoff in Eastern Ladakh. Tamil film Maharaja to be release in China on Friday; first Indian film to be screened after normalisation of ties The suspense film Maharaja has already begun pre-screenings and its release here coincides with two major competitors - Hollywood's Gladiator II and local film Her Story. State-run Global Times reported on Tuesday that the film currently holds a high rating of 8.7/10 on Chinese movie review site Douban and is regarded as one of the highest-rated Indian films in recent years. Wang said Indian films have not only performed well at the box office but have also consistently won over Chinese audiences with their distinct themes and profound social issues.

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Hindustan Times  

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Tamil film Maharaja to be release in China on Friday; first Indian film to be screened after normalisation of ties
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