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Time of India
2 hours ago
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- Time of India
Maareesan box office prediction day 1: Fahadh Faasil's Tamil comedy thriller likely to earn Rs 5 crore in India
Maareesan box office prediction day 1: Maareesan, starring Fahadh Faasil, is set to hit the screens on July 25, and this has created a buzz in the industry. The comedy thriller has become the talk of Kollywood as it will see the Vikram star share screen space with Vadivelu for the second time. They were last seen together in the well received Maamannan (2023). This excitement is set to help Maareesan open to a good response at the Indian box office. Maareesan set to open well in India Fahadh Faasil is in the limelight because of his latest Tamil film Maareesan. According to Ramesh Bala, a trade analyst, the comedy thriller is likely to collect Rs 5 crore (nett) in India on the first day. 'For this film, I feel a collection of Rs 5 crore is possible. Of this Rs 3 crore will come from Tamil Nadu. On the other hand, Kerala will contribute around Rs 1 crore as it is Fahadh's home state,' he told Indiatimes. If this prediction holds, Maareesan will fail to beat Maamannan. The Maari Selvaraj-directed political thriller earned Rs 8.5 crore on the first day and went on to emerge as a commercial success. Maareesan is Fahadh Faasil's fourth Tamil film. He previously appeared in Super Deluxe, Vikram and of course Maamannan. Maareesan OTT release: Where to watch after its run in theatres Maareesan will premiere on Netflix after its run in theatres. The platform acquired its rights a while ago. While the exact date is yet to be revealed, it may premiere on the platform nearly four weeks after hitting the screens tomorrow. This means we can expect it on OTT by the end of August. About Maareesan Maareesan is an upcoming Tamil comedy-thriller directed by Sudheesh Sankar, with Fahadh Faasil in the lead. It centres on Dhaya, a small-time thief who chances upon an elderly man, Velayudham (played by Vadivelu) and comes up with a plan to con him. Fate, however, has other plans as the two develop a bond during a road trip across Tamil Nadu. Kovai Sarala plays a key role in the film, adding another layer to the plot. The music is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kamal Haasan reviews Fahad Faasill-Vadivelu's Maareesan: ‘The kind of inventive, spirited cinema I naturally gravitate towards'
After earning widespread praise for their powerful performances in Maamannan, actors Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu are set to return to the big screen together in the upcoming film Maareesan. Slated for release on July 25, this movie already has a fan in veteran actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the legendary actor revealed that he had already watched the film and praised its storytelling. 'Watched Maareesan – a film that dances effortlessly between wit and depth, leaving me laughing, thinking, and admiring its craft. Had a wonderful conversation with the team to congratulate them on this delightful creation,' he wrote. Haasan added, 'Beneath its humour lies a socially conscious lens on human emotion and a keen gaze at the darker shadows of our society. The kind of inventive, spirited cinema I naturally gravitate towards – both as a viewer and a creator.' Fans have expressed excitement across social media. 'If Fahadh picks a script, there's definitely something in the story,' one user wrote. Another added, 'A win for FaFa is loading.' Directed by Sudheesh Sankar, Maareesan follows the story of two men—one a thief, and the other battling Alzheimer's disease. The unique premise promises a film that will tickle audiences' funny bones and keep them on the edge of their seats in tandem. Besides Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu, the movie also stars Kovai Sarala, Vivek Prasanna, Sithara, PL Thenappan, Livingston, Renuka, Saravana Subbiah, Krishna, Haritha and Telephone Raja. Maareesan has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with story, screenplay and dialogues by V Krishna Moorthy. It boasts cinematography by Kalaiselvan Sivaji and editing by Sreejith Sarang. ALSO READ | Johnny Lever takes dig at today's actors and comedians, says 'no aukaat to stand before us': 'They copy and think chal jayega' Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu's last outing Maamannan (2023), directed by Mari Selvaraj, earned Rs 52 crore at the box office.
India Today
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Maareesan review: Fahadh-Vadivelu's road trip takes wrong turn post-interval
'Maareesan' brings together Tamil comedy legend Vadivelu and brilliant performer Fahadh Faasil for the second time after 'Maamannan'. While the two have their individual strengths, they are terrific performers. Give them any role, their eyes are enough to pull them off. Director Sudheesh Sankar's 'Maareesan' is a comedy thriller, a genre that could either be effective or a total (Fahadh Faasil) is a thief who is just out of the infamous Palayamkottai prison. In his words, certain houses talk to him and call him, so he could rob them. Soon after his return, he finds Velayudham Pillai's (Vadivelu) house calling him. He breaks into the house to steal, but only to find Velayudham chained to his that he is an Alzheimer's patient, Velayudham requests Dayalan to drop him at the nearest bus stand, so he can go to his friend's place in Tiruvannamalai. A pit-stop at the ATM gives Dayalan a big reason to stay. Why? Because Velayudham has Rs 25 lakh in his account. Dayalan goes out of his way, acts nicely, puts up with his tantrums, only to get him to remember his ATM pin. As he offers to drop him in Tiruvannamalai, Daya and Velan take us through a journey of empathy, compassion, manipulation and betrayal. 'Mareesan' is a perfect title for a film that hinges so much on secrecy and manipulation. The initial few seconds of the film feature a tacky VFX sequence involving a snake and a rat. This sequence, which might seem out of place initially, captures the essence of the film. The film is about two men, with their ambitions and ideals, taking on life. One man, an Alzheimer's patient, escapes home to accomplish a mission that he guards with his life. Another man wants to steal money from the Almzeimer's patient for a better living. The tale of two contrasts makes 'Maareesan' so interesting that you are almost tricked into believing that it's another 'Meiyazhagan'. Be it Velayadham's cute tantrums or Daya's empathy, you can't help but fall in love with this duo. And when the big reveal happens during the intermission, you are just taken aback by the delightful twist that hits you in the face. Despite the film's slow pacing, it works because of how brilliant the first half is staged. You travel with the two characters as they embark on the road feel bad when Velayudham forgets even the simplest of things because of his condition. You revel in Dayalan's playful act. The way the two break into vintage Tamil songs and crack jokes on Kamal Haasan, there's a lot to love. But when the intermission happens and the film changes its track from a comedy to a thriller, the tone of the film changes. And it undoes all the goodness it packed in the first the film is refreshing and engaging pre-interval, it leans heavily on predictability and cliches in the way it deals with a heinous crime. Though the characters are morally flawed, the stance the film takes in dealing with criminals sticks out like a sore thumb. While traditionalists might agree with the film's climax, the makers fail to tap into a message that's politically of the main reasons why I would commend the makers of 'Maareesan' is for the way they portrayed the crime. As citizens of this country, we hear about such incidents every day. At a time when many filmmakers take an insensitive approach to causing shock, , the makers of 'Mareesan's' deserve special applause. There is no graphic depiction of the crime. A mere mention and a few details here and there, and we get the gravity of it. The why and how don't take precedence.'Mareesan' started on a great note, before buckling under the pressure of banality. Yet, it speaks to you in a language that is immersive. Thanks to the beautiful chemistry between Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil, Yuvan Shankar Raja's music and cinematographer Kalaiselvan Sivaji's Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil are terrific actors is a statement that everybody knows and believes in. When Vadivelu's Velayudham breaks down in a scene, you tear up. The fact that a comedy legend makes you cry with him is a testament to his acting prowess. Fahadh Faasil jumps into the character with ease. So much so that you begin to enjoy it when he's actually stealing and fooling people who believe it. Vivek Prasanna gets a solid role. Despite the limited screen time, he is effective as Ganesh.'Maareesan' is a comedy thriller that can make you smile, hold you on the edge of your seats and support the morally flawed characters. If we look past the convenient writing, especially with the flashback and post-intermission, there's a lot to love in 'Maareesan'.- Ends3 out of 5 stars for 'Mareesan'.
The Hindu
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Kamal Haasan on Fahadh Faasil, Vadivelu's ‘Maareesan': ‘Left me laughing, thinking, and admiring its craft'
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan on Thursday (July 24) praised the Tamil film, Maareesan, starring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu, which is set to release in theatres on Friday. On his X handle, Kamal called the Sudheesh Sankar-directed film as one that 'dances effortlessly between wit and depth, leaving me laughing, thinking, and admiring its craft.' Stating that he has congratulated the team for their delightful creation, he called it the 'inventive, spirited cinema' that he gravitates towards. 'Beneath its humour lies a socially conscious lens on human emotion and a keen gaze at the darker shadows of our society,' he wrote. Watched Maareesan - a film that dances effortlessly between wit and depth, leaving me laughing, thinking, and admiring its craft. Had a wonderful conversation with the team to congratulate them on this delightful creation. Beneath its humour lies a socially conscious lens on… — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) July 24, 2025 Written by V Krishna Moorthy, Maareesan follows a small-time thief (Fahadh) who befriends a stranger (Vadivelu) in a bid to rob him. The film marks a reunion between the two actors after their acclaimed 2023 film Maamannan. The Hindu's review of the film called it leisurely paced in the first half to set things up nicely for a thriller in the second half. 'The twists are many, but they all arrive slowly, like a character's change of intention and the subsequent actions. Do we really know someone fully? Maareesan explores this aspect in good measure by taking up a protagonist who has dementia. That itself is a triumph — because forgetfulness is a big ordeal. What is life without memories, the lead character asks nonchalantly, and you feel sympathetic to his state,' it read. The film also features Vivek Prasanna, Kovai Sarala and PL Thenappan playing pivotal roles. Sithara, Livingston, Renuka, Saravana Subbiah, Krishna, Haritha, and Telephone Raja are also part of the cast. With music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja, the film has cinematography by Kalaiselvan Sivaji and editing by Sreejith Sarang. RB Choudhary produces Maareesan under his Super Good Films banner.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kamal Haasan applauds Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu's ‘Maareesan': A witty, socially sharp film that left him impressed
The film 'Maareesan,' directed by renowned director Sudheesh Shankar, is set to hit the theaters tomorrow (Jul 25). Starring Vadivelu , Fahadh Faasil , Kovai Sarala , and others, the film chronicles the life journey of a man mixed with comedy. Kamal Haasan , who has seen the film in advance through a special screening, shared his review for the film on his X page. Kamal Haasan's review for 'Maareesan' "Watched Maareesan—a film that dances effortlessly between wit and depth, leaving me laughing, thinking, and admiring its craft. Had a wonderful conversation with the team to congratulate them on this delightful creation. Beneath its humor lies a socially conscious lens on human emotion and a keen gaze at the darker shadows of our society. The kind of inventive, spirited cinema I naturally gravitate towards—both as viewer and creator," wrote Kamal Haasan to give a shout-out for 'Maareesan'. Kamal Haasan's praise lifts fan expectations Kamal Haasan's post praising the film 'Mareesan' has further increased the expectations among the fans. "If Fahadh chooses a script, it will be different. Now that even Kamal Haasan has praised it, this film is definitely on another level!" fans are sharing on social media. Netizens are also making fun of Kamal Haasan for writing a review in English since he was mostly writing in Tamil. 'Maareesan' set for massive opening There is great anticipation among fans for 'Maareesan' as Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu reunite after 'Maamannan.' Expectations are high for the film in Kerala too. While Tamil Nadu is celebrating it as a Vadivelu film, Kerala is seeing it as a Fahadh Faasil film, and the film is positioned to open well in both states.
