Maareesan

You should watch this movie for its storytelling and awesome acting from the lead actors. While storyline is very normal, the way it was told is good. Initially it appeared like slow but nice going movie, soon it turn out to be murder mystery. Fahaad Fasil (our very own FaFa) has fully justified his character.

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.

It's a different type of road journey which appears to be a cat and mouse story but turns into a mouse and snake(s) story. Just watch this movie without any real(lity) expectations as there are not many ideal films. Only concern is about the staging of some serious events in the second half which could have been better. The goosebump moment is of course a Raja song , the timing and the staging (happening in a real stage) is a bliss.

The first half of the film has been done with a slow pace of screenplay but which is actually needed to the second half writing. Eager begins with the pre interval scene and there film starts to run with many curiosities. Even though the first half was bit slow, but the visuals and there screen presence makes us never bore. Vadivelu and faasil perfectly done their screen presence. An experience of thriller movie you never had before.

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.