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Maareesan, released theatrically on 25 July 2025, is coming to OTT less than a month later. Starring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu in the lead roles, the film mostly impressed audiences and critics. This marks the second collaboration between Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu after their 2023 political drama, Maamannan. So, without wasting any time, let’s get into the meat of the matter.
What is the Plot of Maareesan?
Maareesan opens as a deeply layered road drama with Fahadh Faasil playing Dhayalan, a thief freshly released from jail. He stumbles upon Vadivelu’s character, Velayudham, an emotional Alzheimer’s patient locked in a house and need of help. Dhayalan is promised a reward and agrees to be freed. Quickly noticing Velayudham’s surprisingly large bank balance, Dhayalan suggests a joint journey under the guise of just helping him—but with ulterior motives.
As the two journey unfolds, they form a complex, unexpected bond. However, the film transitions sharply at the halfway point, pivoting into a darker, crime thriller narrative. Reviews highlight the abrupt tone shift but reveal deeper moral conflict, revenge, and vigilante justice layers.
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