Madha Gaja Raja, starring Vishal, was released on January 12 after a decade-long delay. The movie collected Rs 3.5 crores worldwide in just 2 days. Directed by Sundar C, the film features Anjali, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Santhanam in key roles. The script was penned by Venkat Raghavan and Sundar C. The comedy sequences by Santhanam are a highlight, contributing to its positive reception as a Pongal release.