Maareesan

An Amazing Road Trip Comedy-Thriller in Tamil Cinema!

A brilliantly crafted film featuring two lead characters with equally strong and valid motives. Their individual arcs are unbelievably well-written and converge beautifully, creating a powerful and emotional impact.

The writing is razor-sharp - every single dialogue carries weight, adding layers to the story and offering clues that make the twist both surprising and believable.

With two legendary actors delivering top-notch performances, the film becomes a masterclass in acting.

Visually, it's a treat - the natural color palette and outstanding work by the DI team bring the road trip to life in the most realistic way possible.

Without a doubt, a must-watch film among recent releases. A perfect blend of thrills, comedy, emotion, and cinematic craft.

A well written and executed movie. Vadivel & Fahad carry the movie. All the other characters couldn't come close to their performance, and Kovai Sarala's casting here doesn't feel right. An otherwise amazing film was marred by a few dragging scenes and the commercial elements in the final 10 minutes.

Maareesan is a well made drama-thriller that follows thaya(a thief who's has been just released from a case)and an old man named pillai(an Alzheimer patient who's struggling with his life)performed by two exceptional actors Fahad fasil and Vadivelu,the two powerful pillars of the film. This isn't a story that is all new but the way they presented it with the screenplay is something that glued me to the screen in the later half unfolding multiple twists. It takes time to build the characters in the first half which might seem slow for some but people should normalise watching slow paced thrillers to get more unique works which gives a good experience overall. Of course it has some flaws and has some odd scenes but that doesn't make this film any weak. Do Watch it in theaters for the experience.

Rating - 4/5

A light hearted feel good road travel movie promising a dopamine rush with a robust screenplay and unparalleled performances.

The plot of the story takes us through the road journey of two individuals where one is on a illicit purpose of looting the old man but their coincidental meeting had a purpose that unfolds through the movie.

Sensational writing by Sudheesh Sankar blending relationships, emotions and subtle humour through the movie giving a surprise interval block awaiting some major developments in the story revealing the true shades of the characters. The brilliance of the screenplay is evident from the opening scene metaphorising the journey of the character played by Fahadh. When two epic performers join hands for a movie, it gives an assurance to the audience that the movie will not disappoint if supported by a solid story which has life.

Versatile performances by Vadivelu & Fahadh moving through the shades of their characters in ease and the hit combo is again with a banger. The timing, the gestures and how effortlessly they move into the characters left the audience in awe. Impressive performances by Sithara, Kovai Sarala & Vivek Prasanna.

Good framing by Sivaji perfectly sliced into a feel good entertainer by Sreejith Sarang. Good music and BGM's by Yuvan variating it's dynamics once the movie shifts to top gear in the final half. Big hugs to the director for giving a refreshing cinematic experience.

A truly memorable movie experience giving some beautiful life messages and some positive insights on strange relationships.

Maareesan stands out primarily due to the strong performances from its lead pair, whose chemistry, quirky dialogues, and the intriguing, mysterious mood make the first half quite engaging. The way their dynamic unfolds is a treat.

However, the second half takes a more familiar and convenient route, especially during the big reveal. Some of the actions, particularly by one of the characters in the climax, feel like examples of lazy or forced writing we've seen in many other films.

Vadivelu emerges as the true star of the film. In several scenes, he even overshadows Fahadh Faasil with his nuanced performance. It's unfortunate that the Tamil industry hasn't fully tapped into Vadivelu's acting potential in the past 30 years-this film serves as a reminder of what he's capable of beyond just comedy.

Yuvan Shankar Raja's background score adds depth, and the clever use of an old Ilaiyaraaja song is another highlight and a visual treat.

Despite an okayish second half, Maareesan is worth a watch, especially for the performances and mood it manages to create in the first half.