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Maryan(2013)

6.5/10
Tamil145 mins

Maryan (2013) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Bharat Bala. Starring Dhanush, Parvathi Menon and Dagbeh Tweh. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Maryan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2013.

Director:Bharat Bala
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 July 2013
Director
Bharat Bala
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A man travels to a foreign country hoping to earn enough money for a better life back home. His journey turns into a desperate fight for survival when he and two other workers are kidnapped and taken hostage.

A man's fight to survive and find his way home.

Film Details

6.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date19 July 2013
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMariyaan

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
survivalloveidentityfriendship
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was inspired by a real 2008 news article about three Indian oil workers kidnapped in Sudan.
  • Dhanush learned free diving for the underwater scenes, holding his breath for over a minute.
  • The song 'Nenje Ezhu' was shot in the salt flats of Tunisia, which doubled for an African desert.
  • Director Bharat Bala originally planned the film in Hindi but later adapted it for Tamil audiences.
  • The crew faced extreme weather, including sandstorms, while filming in remote parts of Africa.
  • Parvathy Menon, who played the female lead, dubbed her own lines in Tamil despite being a Malayalam speaker.
  • The film's climax was shot in the coastal town of Kilakarai in Tamil Nadu for its specific shoreline.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Maryan

Kuttyandi-Stunt Choreographer3 films
Actor-Original Music Composer3 films
Sakkarai-Music Composer2 films
Sakkarai-Original Music Composer2 films

Frequently Asked Questions