
Maaran(2022)
Tamil130 mins
Maaran (2022) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by Karthick Naren. Starring Dhanush, Malavika Mohanan and Samuthirakani. With an audience rating of 5.1/10 and a limited theatrical verdict at the box office, Maaran stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.
Director:Karthick Naren
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
ZZEE5from 1 Jan 2023
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 11 March 2022
- Director
- Karthick Naren
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
An investigative journalist writes a story exposing a corrupt politician. This puts him in serious danger.
“Truth has a dangerous deadline.”
Film Details
5.1Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date11 March 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsDhanush 43 · D43 · D 43 · 铁面记者
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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DhanushMathimaaran
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Malavika MohananThaara
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SamuthirakaniPazhani
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MahendranActor
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Aadukalam NarenActor
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IlavarasuActor
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JayaprakashActor
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Krishnakumar BalasubramanianActor
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Karthick NarenDirector
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Vivekanand SanthoshamCrew
→#11
G. V. Prakash KumarMusic Composer
→#12
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Sendhil ThyagarajanCrew
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Trivia
- The film was originally announced in 2019 under the title 'Naragasooran 2', a sequel to Karthick Naren's debut, but the story was later changed.
- Dhanush's character is named after his real-life father-in-law, veteran actor and director Rajinikanth, whose original name is Shivaji Rao Gaekwad.
- Parts of the movie were shot in London, marking one of the few times Dhanush filmed action sequences extensively overseas for a Tamil film.
- The movie's release was delayed by over two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and post-production work.
- Composer G. V. Prakash Kumar, who scored the film, is also Dhanush's cousin, continuing their frequent collaborations.
- Despite being an action thriller, the director stated the core theme was inspired by real-life incidents of journalistic bravery and corruption.
- The film premiered directly on the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar, skipping a theatrical release in most regions.
Notable Collaborations
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