Directed by vijay raghav
Screenplay by Prasanth Pandiyaraj
Story by Soori
Produced by K. Kumar
Starring: Soori,Aishwarya Lekshmi
Cinematography:Dinesh Purushothaman
Edited by:Ganesh Siva
Music by:Hesham Abdul Wahab
Production
company:Lark Studios
Distributed by:Sri Kumaran Films
Release date:16 May 2025
Maaman is a Tamil-language action drama film directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj, from a story written by Soori, and produced by K. Kumar under Lark Studios. The film stars Soori and Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead roles,alongside Rajkiran, Swasika and Bala Saravanan, Baba Bhaskar, Viji Chandrasekhar, Nikhila Sankar and Geetha Kailasam.
This film starts off on a promising note, entertaining the audience with its engaging narrative for the first 50 minutes. However, it soon gets stuck in a rut and shifts gears into an emotional drama, which gradually escalates into over-the-top melodrama in the second half. The question that lingers is how the film chooses to conclude its story in the climax.
The lead cast, particularly Soori, Swasika, and Aishwarya Lekshmi, deliver terrific performances, as if the roles were tailor-made for them. Heesham’s music is a highlight, adding depth and elevating the emotional mood of the scenes. The emotional angle of the story is well-crafted, but the excessive emotional buildup in the second half feels more like melodrama, and trimming 10-15 minutes could have enhanced the pacing.
The characters are relatable, and the family moments depicted are genuine and enjoyable, making it a treat for family audiences. However, the overall impact of the film largely depends on the audience’s mood and emotional receptiveness. Despite its flaws, the film’s strong points, such as the cast’s performances and the music, make it worth watching, albeit with some reservations about its narrative balance.
Bottomline
A fairly engaging emotional family drama that resonates well with family audiences. Relatable characters and genuine family moments make it a decent watch for those looking for a heartfelt story.
