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Maaran(2022)

5.1/10
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.

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

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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.

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