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Sudheesh Sankar shapes the first half of Maareesan as a measured, slow‑burn
character study, giving viewers time to ease into the journey’s rhythm. The interval twist lands with impact, paving the way for a more suspense‑driven second half. Yet, as the narrative progresses, it leans on familiar thriller tropes, losing some of the freshness established early on.
Vadivelu delivers a career‑reviving performance, stepping away from his trademark slapstick to offer a nuanced portrayal filled with vulnerability, confusion, and quiet strength. Fahadh Faasil complements him with his trademark mischievous charm, blending humour with subtle shades of moral complexity. Together, their on‑screen chemistry forms the film’s emotional core, balancing warmth, tension, and sly wit.
Kovai Sarala and Vivek Prasanna contribute enjoyable moments, though their roles remain secondary to the central duo. Ultimately, Maareesan thrives on the unlikely pairing of Vadivelu and Fahadh, offering genuine warmth, understated humour, and emotional depth. While its pacing and reliance on well‑worn thriller beats prevent it from reaching greater heights, it remains an engaging watch — particularly for those who appreciate character‑driven road narratives with a hint of mystery.
7 Sep’25 09:50
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Maareesan: A Soulful Road Trip That Crashes Into a Vigilante Detour
Maareesan
left me conflicted. The first half had me hooked with its quirky road-trip setup—an ex-convict Daya
Sugil SG
One of the finest films released in Tamil this year.
Fahadh Faasil - Vadivelu combination is the key factor.
Faleel Kari
Maareesan, both Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu deliver standout performances.
Fahadh brings his usual intensity and nuance to Dhaya, the petty thief caught in a moral maze, while
Nitin Pallan
Was too dramatic...
Just a watch
Jinesh Muralidharan
Starts as an interesting road movie with two seasoned actors and you know from
the beginning that something doesn’t seen right . And they make it slightly interesting but the
Aijaz Khan
Too long
Popcorn Reviewss
#Maareesan has left me conflicted.
It boasts of a heartfelt first hour but a woefully generic second hour, anchored only by the brilliance of the Fafa-Vadivelu combo that makes
Shridhar Manivannan
decent slow burn thriller with awesome performances.
Could have been a great film if the execution was a little more inventive but Vadivelu and FaFa saved the day!
Anusha Jacob
Good storyline.
Even better cast. But there was something off with the final product. I struggled to get through the first half because I didn’t know what was happening and where
rōhan jacōb
I really liked the movie.
But... the impact that should have been a banger (like the treatment in Maharaja) ended up going out with a whimper.
Mild Spoilers Ahead - Overall the
Mano Yokesh
Vadivelu ate the role.
Vadivelu ate fafa.
Fafa did a role very similar to Thondimuthalum and vettiyan. Felt a bit artificial and not a trademark fafa. Meanwhile Vadivelu on the
Recommendation Community
Started out as something, became something unexpected & extremely farfetched.
I would loved to see a better plot line. FaFa was underused massively. Sad, could’ve been much better.
Srividya Vanamamalai
Vadivelu’s finest performance after Thevar Magan.
A slow burner with a nice setup and stays true to its origin.
Aadhityaa Parthasarathy
A good story about posco.
A different attempt to deliver the already cooked story.
MAN OF CINEMA
Two Brilliant Actors with a bit underwhelming script.
The first half journey was really good, with so much unpredictability and character traits, it gave a unique experience of
Nona Prince
Concept but execution?
Cine Buffed
Maresaan, featuring Fahadh Faasil, is a film that thrives on the chemistry
between its two protagonists. Their bond is the heart of the story, portrayed with such conviction that
Vikas Yadav
Sudheesh Sankar's #Maareesan, like Maharaja, is a repulsive, nauseating
thriller that uses sexual assault as an excuse to show off its own cleverness.
Full review here -
Isaac Zachariah
Mareesan had moments that gripped me because the murders carried an undeniable
morality - and I must admit I had day-dreamed of doing this myself as a post-retirement pastime. I
Sidcinnati .
Brilliant first half (had me constantly questioning where all of it was going)
and a cliched (but still very watchable) 2nd half.
I'm surprised someone of Fahad's stature
Yash P
Go for it.
Twist was unexpected.
Harikrishnan P S
Mareesan starts off as a light-hearted travel comedy but gradually unfolds into
a powerful, emotionally impactful drama. The genre shift after the interval was unexpected and