Maayavan(2017)
Maayavan is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language science fiction thriller film co-written, produced, and directed by C.V. Kumar. The film stars Sundeep Kishan as Inspector Michael, with Lavanya Tripathi, Augustine, and Baby in supporting roles. The story follows a police officer investigating a series of mysterious murders where victims are found dead in locked rooms with no evidence. He discovers the killer uses a consciousness-transferring device called Maayavan to steal victims' skills and memories. The film blends police procedural elements with sci-fi concepts. It received positive reviews for its innovative premise and Kishan's performance. Maayavan was released theatrically in Tamil Nadu and later became available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 14 December 2017
- Director
- C. V. Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
Inspector Michael investigates a string of perfect murders. The killer leaves no clues. Michael discovers a secret device that can transfer a person's mind into another body. The killer uses it to become smarter and untraceable. Michael must stop him before he takes over someone he loves.
“The mind is the ultimate weapon”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Maayavan
Cast reunions in this film: Jayaprakash & Bagavathi Perumal (5 films together), Jayaprakash & Akshara Gowda (4 films together), Jayaprakash & Mohamaad Ghibran (3 films together), Jayaprakash & Mime Gopi (3 films together), Bagavathi Perumal & C. V. Kumar (3 films together), and Jayaprakash & C. V. Kumar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Maayavan: The Midnight Murders' before being shortened.
- Director C. V. Kumar is better known as a producer; this was his directorial debut.
- The plot involves a unique sci-fi concept of memory transplantation, rare in Tamil cinema at the time.
- Actor Lavanya Tripathi, who plays the female lead, had to learn Tamil for her role.
- The film's score was composed by Ghibran, known for his experimental sounds in Tamil films.
- It was shot extensively in Chennai, with key scenes at the Anna University campus.
- Despite its sci-fi thriller genre, the film performed modestly at the box office upon release.
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CV Kumar has produced many hit movies and lately he has directed a movie Maayavan starring Sandeep Kisan, Lavanya and the famous Bollywood star Jackie Shroff in the lead roles. The movie was expected …
