Maari
Seen it?2015 | 138 min | Action
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans. If you loved Bugsy Malone, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Tamil, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Balaji Mohan
- DhanushMaari
- Kajal AggarwalSridevi
- Vijay YesudasInspector Arjun Kumar
- Robo ShankarSanikilamai
- Kaali VenkatAarumugam
- Anirudh RavichanderCameo
- Balaji MohanCameo
- Mime Gopi'Bird' Ravi
- ShanmugarajanVelu Anna
- SriranjiniSridevi's mother