After an incredible 12-year wait, Vishal’s long-delayed film Madha Gaja Raja finally hit the screens during Pongal in Tamil and turned out to be a super hit. Now, the much-awaited Telugu-dubbed version of the movie has finally been released, giving Telugu audiences a chance to experience this entertainer. Let’s dive into the full review to see how well it fares in its new language version.
Overview
| Title | Madha Gaja Raja |
| Language | Tamil |
| Genre | Action, Romance, Comedy |
| Release Date | 2025-01-12 |
| Country | India |
| Actors | Vishal Krishna, Santhanam, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Anjali, Sonu Sood, Manobala, Rajendran, Swaminathan, Nithin Sathya, Manivannan |
| Directors | Sundar C |
| Producers | Saran, Akkineni Manohar Prasad, Akkineni Anand Prasad |
| Writers | Sundar C, Venkat Raghavan |
| Production House | Gemini Film Circuit |
Story
Madha Gaja Raja (Vishal) is a carefree man who falls in love with Madhavi (Anjali), but their relationship soon comes to an end. Later, during a wedding, Raja meets his childhood friends and learns that they are all dealing with serious problems. He soon discovers that a businessman named Kakarla Vishwanath (Sonu Sood) is behind all their troubles. Determined to help his friends, Raja decides to confront Vishwanath and put an end to the chaos he has caused.
What happens next? What kind of problems are Raja’s friends facing with Vishwanath? What will happen to Raja’s love story? And will Vishwanath target Raja as well? Watch the full movie to find out.
Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Vishal Krishna | Madha Gaja Raja (“MGR”) |
| Santhanam | Kalyanasundaram |
| Varalaxmi Sarathkumar | Maya |
| Anjali | Madhavi |
| Sonu Sood | Karukuvel Vishwanath |
| Manobala | Minister Nallamuthu |
| Rajendran | Vishwanath’s Henchman |
| Swaminathan | ‘Theekuchi’ Thirumugam |
| Nithin Sathya | Shanmugam |
| Manivannan | Auto Driver |
Trailer
Final Review
Overall, Madha Gaja Raja is a fairly average action-comedy that stands out mainly for Vishal’s decent performance and Santhanam’s entertaining humor. Beyond these aspects, the film fails to impress due to its predictable storyline, weak screenplay, and mediocre technical execution. If you’re someone who enjoys light-hearted comedy and doesn’t mind a routine plot, you can give it a watch — just make sure to keep your expectations in check.
