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Maari(2015)

6.0/10
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

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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.

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