Maaran(2022)
Maaran (2022) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by Karthick Naren. The film features Dhanush, Malavika Mohanan and Samuthirakani. With a rating of 5.1/10 and a limited theatrical verdict at the box office.
Maaran is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and Airtel Xstream Play since 1 January 2023.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Disney+ Hotstar, Airtel Xstream Play
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 11 March 2022
- Director
- Karthick Naren
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- 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
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Maaran
Cast reunions in this film: Aadukalam Naren & G. V. Prakash Kumar (11 films together), Samuthirakani & G. V. Prakash Kumar (11 films together), Jayaprakash & G. V. Prakash Kumar (10 films together), Dhanush & G. V. Prakash Kumar (10 films together), Vivek & Ramki (9 films together), and Aadukalam Naren & Ilavarasu (9 films together).
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.