Maargan(2025)
Tamil132 mins
ADGP Dhruv, a seasoned high-ranking police officer haunted by a tragic past, grapples with a labyrinthine case, where every clue unearths a darker secret. As he uncovers clues linking to a mysterious swimmer, he races against time to stop a cunning serial killer driven by dark secrets.
Director:Leo John Paul
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Prime Video, Sun Nxt
- Theatrical Release
- 27 June 2025
- Director
- Leo John Paul
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
A veteran police officer investigates a complex case that keeps revealing deeper secrets. His clues lead him to a mysterious swimmer as he tries to stop a clever serial killer before time runs out.
“A killer's secrets surface with every clue.”
Film Details
6.0Rating
132Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date27 June 2025
Also Known AsGa Ga Na Maargan · Maargan: The Black Devil · Maarkan
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengejusticeidentitycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitycomplex
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4
Cast & Crew
#1
#2A
Abhishek VinodRajesh
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Vijay AntonyDhruv
→#3
Brigida SagaShruthi Selvaraj
→#4
Mahanadhi ShankarKaali
→#5
K
Kumar NatarajanDr. Varghese
→#6
#7M
Maria VincentSana Trivedi
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Supergood SubramaniAquarium shop owner
→#8R
Rahul ThathaAuto Driver
→#9
A
Ajit KoshyDivakar
→#10
A
Ajay DhisanTamizharivu
→#11
L
Leo John PaulDirector
→#12
F
Fathima Vijay AntonyCrew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Maargan
Cast reunions in this film: Samuthirakani & Supergood Subramani (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Maargan' means 'path' or 'way' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's journey through a maze of clues.
- Director Leo John Paul cited classic neo-noir thrillers as a key visual influence for the movie's moody atmosphere.
- A significant portion of the chase sequences were filmed in the less-filmed industrial areas of north Chennai.
- The character of the mysterious swimmer was inspired by real-world cases involving aquatic sports backgrounds.
- The film's score uses a rare, modified version of a traditional Tamil folk instrument to create unsettling sounds.
- This was the first major Tamil film in 2025 to extensively use practical effects for its action scenes over pure CGI.
- The production team consulted with retired police officers to accurately depict high-level investigative procedures.