
Maari(2015)
Tamil138 mins
Maari (2015) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by Balaji Mohan . Starring Kajal Aggarwal, Kaali Venkat and Robo Shankar . With an audience rating of 6.0/10, Maari stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2015.
Director:Balaji Mohan
Mood:
funnyupliftingsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- MX Player, Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 17 July 2015
- Director
- Balaji Mohan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
A feared local tough guy runs the streets and loves racing pigeons. He clashes with a new police officer in town. Their conflict stirs up hidden betrayals and threatens to change who controls the neighborhood.
“A rowdy's reign meets a cop's challenge.”
Film Details
6.0Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date17 July 2015
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMari · Deewana Mastana-Ek Khubsurat Kahani · Deewana Mastana - Ek Khoobsurat Kahani · Maas
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyupliftingsuspenseful
Themes
friendshiplovejusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Kajal AggarwalAvantikaa
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GeorgeActor
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Kaali VenkatHead Constable
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Robo Shankar Maari Henchman 1
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DhanushTailor Maari
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Vijay YesudasActor
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Mime Gopi'Bird' Ravi
→#8
Maari VinothAdithangi
→#9
Balaji MohanActor
→#10
Om PrakashCinematographer
→#11
Balaji Mohan Director
→#12
Prasanna GKEditor
→#13
Anirudh RavichanderMusic Composer
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Maari' is a colloquial Tamil term for a local tough guy or rowdy, fitting the protagonist's character.
- Dhanush, who played Maari, also sang the hit song 'Maari Thara Local' which became a viral dance trend.
- Director Balaji Mohan initially planned the film as a small-scale project but expanded it after Dhanush showed interest.
- The pigeon racing scenes were inspired by real-life street culture in parts of Chennai, where such races are informal but popular.
- Vijay Yesudas, a playback singer, made a cameo appearance in the film as a police officer during a song sequence.
- The film's climax was shot in a crowded market area in Chennai, requiring careful coordination to avoid disrupting daily life.
- Maari's character was loosely based on local legends of rowdies who command respect in their neighborhoods through unconventional means.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Maari
Actor-Composer6 films →
Actor-Cinematographer5 films →
Actor-Sanikilamai5 films →
Actor-Actor5 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →
Actor-Editor3 films →
Cameo-Actor2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Director-Sanikilamai2 films →
Cameo-Actor2 films →
Cameo-Sanikilamai2 films →
Director-Sridevi's mother2 films →
Cameo-Sridevi's mother2 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Sanikilamai2 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Sridevi's mother2 films →
Editor-Actor2 films →
Editor-Sanikilamai2 films →

