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Maari

Maari

20156.12h 18m

Overview

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.

Directed by Balaji Mohan
Written by Balaji Mohan, Dhanush
Produced by Listin Stephen, Radikaa Sarathkumar, R. Sarathkumar
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Top Cast

Dhanush

Dhanush

Maari

Kajal Aggarwal

Kajal Aggarwal

Sridevi

Vijay Yesudas

Vijay Yesudas

Inspector Arjun Kumar

Robo Shankar

Robo Shankar

Sanikilamai

Kaali Venkat

Kaali Venkat

Aarumugam

Anirudh Ravichander

Anirudh Ravichander

Cameo

Balaji Mohan

Balaji Mohan

Cameo

Mime Gopi

Mime Gopi

'Bird' Ravi

Shanmugarajan

Shanmugarajan

Velu Anna

Sriranjini

Sriranjini

Sridevi's mother

Themes & Keywords

gangsterpolice corruption

About Maari

Maari is a action film released in 2015 exploring themes of gangster, police corruption. Directed by Balaji Mohan, it stars Dhanush, Kajal Aggarwal, Vijay Yesudas. 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.

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