Maayon(2022)
Maayon (2022) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by Kishore N.. Starring Sibiraj, Tanya Ravichandran and Radha Ravi. With a rating of 6.4/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a moderate performer verdict at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Amazon Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 24 June 2022
- Director
- Kishore N.
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
An archaeology team tries to uncover the truth behind an ancient temple's myths. Their dangerous work puts their lives at risk. At the same time, new conflicts threaten to destroy the temple's precious relics.
“Uncover the temple's secret. Escape with your life.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Maayon
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Radha Ravi (37 films together), K. S. Ravikumar & Radha Ravi (5 films together), G. Marimuthu & Radha Ravi (4 films together), Kishore & Ilayaraja (3 films together), K. S. Ravikumar & Ilayaraja (3 films together), and Tanya Ravichandran & Hareesh Peradi (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Maayon' refers to the Tamil name for the Hindu deity Krishna, tying into the temple's mythological themes.
- Director Kishore also composed the film's background score, marking a dual role in the production.
- The movie was primarily shot in and around real ancient temple locations in Tamil Nadu to enhance authenticity.
- It was produced by a relatively new banner, Olympia Movies, which had previously focused on smaller projects.
- The plot draws loose inspiration from historical controversies surrounding temple archaeology in South India.
- Actor Arjun Manimaran, known for supporting roles, was cast in a rare lead part as the archaeologist.
- Despite its mystery-thriller genre, the film incorporates subtle folk music elements in its soundtrack.