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Maari

2015 · 138 min

A lively, cheeky ride with a mischievous antihero, streetwise humour, and bursts of action that keep it entertaining.

Directed by
Balaji Mohan
Genres
Action
Starring
Dhanush, Kajal Aggarwal, Vijay Yesudas
Overview
A feared local rowdy, known for his dominance in the streets and pigeon racing, finds himself at odds with a newly appointed police officer. As tensions rise, hidden motives and betrayals unfold, shaking the balance of power in the neighborhood.

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Directed by
Balaji Mohan
Genres
Action
Starring
Dhanush, Kajal Aggarwal, Vijay Yesudas
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Tone
  • lightstrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • crime
  • power
  • corruption
  • revenge
  • love
Places
  • big city
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror1
Humour7
Realism6
Romance4
Tension5
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
action
Directed by
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Written by
Balaji Mohan
Starring
Dhanush, Kajal Aggarwal, Vijay Yesudas, Robo Shankar, Kaali Venkat, Anirudh Ravichander, Balaji Mohan, Mime Gopi
Music
Anirudh Ravichander
Cinematography
Om Prakash
Runtime
138 min
Country
India
Languages
Tamil

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