
Maamannan(2023)
Tamil156 mins
Maamannan (2023) is a 156-minute Tamil film directed by Mari Selvaraj. Starring Madhan Kumar Dhakshinamoorthy, Udhayanidhi Stalin and Mari Selvaraj. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Maamannan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.
Director:Mari Selvaraj
Mood:
darkemotionalintense
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 29 June 2023
- Director
- Mari Selvaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A father and son from a marginalized community serve as an MLA and his assistant. They face relentless pressure and humiliation from a powerful, arrogant political heir. The conflict forces them to find the courage to stand up and fight for their dignity against his oppression.
“A family fights back against a powerful bully.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
156Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date29 June 2023
Also Known AsMaamanan · Mamannan · Mamanan · Nayakudu
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalintense
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Maamannan' is a respectful Tamil term meaning 'uncle', often used to address elders from oppressed communities.
- Director Mari Selvaraj included a real-life elephant named Chinna Thambi, known for its gentle nature, as a symbolic character in the story.
- Actor Vadivelu, known for comedy, made a powerful comeback in a serious dramatic role after a long break from cinema.
- The film subtly references the 1995 Kilvenmani massacre, a real historical event involving caste violence in Tamil Nadu.
- Composer A.R. Rahman recorded the song 'Nenjame' live with a 100-member orchestra in Budapest, Hungary.
- Fahadh Faasil prepared for his villain role by observing the body language and style of certain political figures in South India.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Madurai to capture the authentic rural landscape and atmosphere.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Maamannan
Maamannan-Opposition Chief22 films →
Maamannan-Original Music Composer13 films →
Original Music Composer-Opposition Chief8 films →
Maamannan-Vetriselvan5 films →
Shanmugavel-Opposition Chief2 films →
Sindhanai Rajan-Veerayi2 films →
Director-A. Madhanakumar2 films →






