'Maharaj' saw Junaid Khan play the lead role of Karsandas Mulji, while Jaideep received immense praise for his act as Jadunath Maharaj. Previously, Malhotra praised Junaid Khan's performance, saying, `Junaid truly embodies the saying, 'A fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.' His work ethic and acting prowess clearly reflect the influence of his father [Aamir Khan].` He also mentioned in an interview that Irrfan Khan was the first choice to play Jaideep's role.
In its debut week, 'Maharaj' has topped the top 10 charts in India and secured the number one spot in 22 other countries. It marked Malhotra's return to directing after the previous blockbuster, 'Hichki'.