Maaveeran (2023) User Reviews

Can heroes adjust ??

[Rajit_thebingewatcher · 7/10 · 13 August 2023]

What is a trait of a hero in Bollywood or a telegu movie? He should be macho,able to beat at least 10 to 12 goons. Here it's totally opposite, he is coward as hell, one scene shows he finally thinks enough and goes with a pencil to beat them. Immediately realizes the wrong in that attempt and returns to the coward self.he keeps on saying life is about adjustments, so adjusting that he keeps on losing his personal space , dignity but hats off to the director the viewers will buy in that concept because he makes the viewer familiar about the heroes trait ( the very first scene shows instead of fighting in the que hero prefers to go to the train to fetch water , which in later part of the story used as a callback)

A lovely entertainer with comedic punches where a coward cartoonist is forced to become a warrior as the cartoons world and real world collides. It's a unique concept, presented beautifully where all the characters do their work efficiently ( although except the main hero everyone is a prop without a character arch).

Shines in the 1st Half but not so much in the 2nd Half

[jitheshwarrier · 8/10 · 15 July 2023]

MAAVEERAN: This was a really fun, beautiful film. The making was 💯💯 especially that climax cinematography. The acting was great and to me, Myskkin was a surprise. All the BGMs have that folk dance vibe which made me wanna dance, especially the climax BGM. While the 1st half was filled with comedy, the 2nd half gets less comical and more fun (in terms of dialogues and situations). But, the ending didn't feel that good to me.

The female lead only plays the role of most female leads in hero-led movies, which is to give the hero that motivational speech which makes him go rogue.

Still, a solid 8.5/10.

A well written and best shots

[Lijin_25 · 8/10 · 12 August 2023]

After some long time tamil cinema with some unique concept. The story was well written that from the beginning to end it will keep you engaged throughout the movie. I didn't expect that this movie would this much good.

The background voice dialogues are well disciplined tamil world that are pure. Just the way the comic story way. Shiva Karthikeyan did a good movie after some two lazy movies. He showed his true nature acting. Also Yogi Babu s comics timming was good as he is well in that. One of the best things is this movie had very good cinematography. It has range of wide shot from everywhere. Just like you are also part of the movie.

Well written with brilliant acting!!

[sriramthestranger · 9/10 · 15 July 2023]

The movie starts with a casual hero who never want to get into any sort of trouble in his life. And he even says - "We have to adjust and live". And, suddenly things change with a auditory hallucination. The good thing is the audience would have "believed" everything post that given it is fantasy. But the writers have carefully made it believable and everything happening in a series of "Final Destination" kind of screenplay with outstanding comedy from Yogi Babu.

Sivakarthikeyan is unbelievable in this role juggling between a possessed man who never want to be the chosen one. The small drawback is the climax plot making the villain look silly and foolish!!

Maveeran Mind Blowing

[sakshiman · 10/10 · 14 July 2023]

The Movie is just fyaar first half comedy scenes are out of the World 💯 fr...Sivakarthikeyan tried different genre of movie and he come from his comfort zone and did this movie really very well .... Comedy 10/10.... Songs not upto the level actions scenes are good... Myskkin sir did a very good job and adithi also quite good...

Yogi Babu comedy and counters are very humorous in this film especially....

Ashwin director gave totally different from Mandela his last movie ... But this not equal the level of Mandela ... But maveeran is quite good comedy film...

So don't waste your time just book the maveeran tickets and I am also going to book coz I'm going to watch tomorrow show only 🙂👍...

Interesting usage of Voice Overs!

[SoumikBanerjee1996 · 7/10 · 12 August 2023]

I have never seen such unique usage of voiceovers/narrations before; In mainstream entertainers, they are primarily used in flashback scenes or to build anticipation around the central character, but the way 'Maaveeran' used this specific trope is quite intriguing, to say the least.

Not to mention, the action or the choreography, to be precise, seemed slightly refreshing as well. The way in which the camera moves and captures every kick and punch; it feels swell and looks damn cool. Some credit must also go to Sivakarthikeyan, who played his part with such unabashed conviction. Nobody else would have done a better job; he looked like an ideal fit for this role.

My only major complaint is its 156 minutes duration; it sometimes felt unnecessarily long. Other than that, it's a respectable commercial venture, a familiar dish, albeit served with a distinctive recipe and a much different flavour.

Outstanding storytelling with triumph all over it

[PavanKV · 9/10 · 12 August 2023]

Maaveeran- Outstanding storytelling of a common man with all odds against him, and raising through challenges to achieve triumph.

This is a unique and one of a kind story that builds slowly and immerses you in the world where the powerless becomes powerful with the inner voice awakening him and to the fullest.

Siva Karthikeyan's acting is superb- from being innocent scared man displaying full range of emotions, struggles, wanna be hero to becoming a true warrior.

Kudos to the Director as the plot and screenplay is terrific. Yogi Babu brings freshness to the comedy with effortless acting. Sunil is apt for the role with his methodical thinking.

Watch it with kids on Prime as this is our version of Spider-Man taken with lots of guts and simplicity.

Strictly Average Film

[sanjaikumar-48166 · 6/10 · 17 July 2023]

Movie directly enters the plot of the story in the beginning itself and The 1st half is a slow burner but very good with good humour worked very well in the 1st half and the interval was quite good the real problem of the movie starts in the 2nd half of the film only it is completely collapsed very predicateble scenes designed and the climax was very bad...2nd half makes movie strictly Average

Performe wise: sk tried something new working very well Yogi Babu super humour myskin ok Aditi decent sk mother good

Cinematography/Action Scenes superbb Music and songs:okayish Direction:above avg Story: Nice New to tamil cinema.

A fun Political Action Comedy

[alvinanandkumar · 8/10 · 14 July 2023]

SK rocks his role as a timid cowardly low class cartoonist. Story was simple and straightforward with unique element. Cinematography was mediocre and action cinematography could have been better. The use of close up shots in few comedy scene made said scenes more hilarious. Music by bharath was good but his bgm could have been more gritty. Yogi babu steals the show with his comedy timing. While, Myskin's character could have been more stronger but his performance was good. It's vital that we support these kinda out of the box films. So go and watch it in theaters.

Overall it's a fun film and worth the watch.

Madonne aswin is definitely a first bench student...!!!

[PANDIAN120621 · 7/10 · 17 July 2023]

"MAAVEERAN" is a gripping action drama that revolves around the life of a fear and valiant protagonist. Set against the backdrop of a fictional slum ambience,the movie follows the journey of a young man who becomes a symbol of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience... And that is plagued by social injustice and political unrest. The protagonist, played by sivakarthikeyan, rises up against the oppressors and becomes a beacon of hope for the villagers. As he fights for their rights, he faces numerous challenges and confrontations, testing his determination and enduranc The cast of "MAAVEERAN" is a talented ensemble of actors who bring their characters to life with conviction and depth. Special credits to Saritha of what she can do or capable off... The director's vision shines through in "MAAVEERAN," as they skillfully navigate the complex storyline and bring out the best in the actors. The screenplay strikes a balance between intense action sequences and poignant emotional moments, keeping the audience engaged throughout the movie.

Overall "MAAVEERAN" is an engaging Tamil movie that combines action, drama, and social commentary seamlessly. With its strong performances, captivating visuals, and well-crafted storyline, it has the potential to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact. The movie explores themes of bravery, justice, and the power of unity... "MAAVEERAN" is a promising Tamil movie that is compelling with its storyline, powerful performances, and impressive technical aspects, it has the potential to resonate with audiences and make a mark in the Tamil film industry. Whether you are a fan of action dramas or appreciate thought-provoking narratives, "MAAVEERAN" is definitely worth watching.

1st half was too good

[saru2020 · 10/10 · 21 July 2023]

This is easily SK's best film.

1st half was just made very well and it was a laugh riot in theatres even when I watched it after a week of its release.

I believe if they would've kept VS's voice unrevealed, it would've been a huge surprise, a missed opportunity.

2nd half was sluggish but still not bad at all

it's still astonishing to think that a storyline just like the usual Tamil films with a pinch of an added twist of a mind-voice would make a film such an interesting watch with good characterisation & making, this is the best writing ever for a commercial film.

Overall, it's a must-watch if you're hungry about not having watched a good movie in a long time.

Takes too long to come..

[mytwobit · 6/10 · 4 September 2023]

The premise is very interesting and different. I was expecting a real entertainer but somewhere the story loses its plot in mundane plot points. For starters you are almost an hour and a half into the film before even coming to the main point. Takes a long winding route to establish the back stories. The "reward" for waiting so long is not satisfying. Also there are no side stories to make it more interesting since the main story is very wafer thin. There are some interesting characters here and there but they are left half baked. Even the heroine is there only as a prop doing very cliched stuff. Most entertaining part is the last 30 minutes. Even the end drags on for some time. Points for attempting something different.

Bravery triumphs! The film's second half doesn't.

[chand-suhas · 5/10 · 14 July 2023]

Sivakarthikeyan teams up with Madonne Ashwin of Mandela fame for a commercial entertainer. Maaveeran deals with Sathya (Sivakarthikeyan), a common man who is too much of a coward to stand up for anything. He draws comic strips titled Maaveeran, telling the story of a brave warrior who stands up for his people and is fearless to death. A freak accident leaves Sathya with an head injury and he starts hearing voices that make him stand up against the Yemen in the form of a corrupt minister (Mysskin). How does a coward Sathya transform into a brave warrior forms rest of the story.

This indeed is an interesting premise and Madonne Ashwin is in control of the narrative in the first half, aided by the supporting cast led by ever reliable Saritha and Yogi Babu. The humor ensures smooth flow of the first half with back to back entertaining moments. To be specific, it was a good first half. It is the post interval portion where the novelty wears off quickly and it suffers due to lack of entertainment.

It went too one dimensional in the second half with the hero vs villain conflict. Though the hero driven by fear, being misused by the baddies sounded so good on paper, what was the executed on screen lacked that impact. The second half became borderline boring due to this and stays predictable throughout. Vijay Sethupathi's voice over is good enough to compliment an earnest Sivakarthikeyan, but the second half deserved better writing.

Blockbuster Movie

[sanjivanu · 9/10 · 15 July 2023]

In detail, Siva Karthikeyan has nailed his role in this movie with both comedy and action. He merged into his character. When u read comics.. u'll think what if u are a superhero... sure Maaveeran gives u the feel. When great power comes, a great responsibility... this movie does that n engaging... Siva has become a performer in Maaveeran... Yogi did his part very well & will not disappoint audience... Aditi done her role perfectly... Madonne Ashwin tried passing the pain of slum people's sufferings after entering the apartments & did well in that. Myysskkin a good villain with no trace as much. Music & bgm is good. Overall a good entertainer to watch with family n friends... Movie runtime should be trimmed. Rating 3.5/5.

Best movie - Don't miss this!

[itsmenirz · 10/10 · 16 July 2023]

No spoilers! The movie is a family entertainer. Very original script and writing by the National award winner Madonne. All the technicians have done a fantastic job - their hard works shows in every frame of this film. Next, all the actors have done a bloody marvelous job in elevating the film. It was so refreshing to watch Sarita after such a long time, great come back for her! Aditi does justice to her role completely and she is pure talent and hope to see more movies from her. SK, the main lead delivers every emotion right on point; I think comedy-satire is very much in comfort zone of SK, but in this movie you will see him emerge beyond it and clearly delivers a message that he is here to stay. N last but not the least, Yogi Babu - what an actor! Gift to tamil cinema, his combo with SK was so organic and even in a scene where he had no dialogue, you find yourself laughing as if he cracked a big joke. Literally I think he can make you laugh in a mute film.

Don't miss watching this clever, entertaining, laugh riot and a movie with many social messages!

Maaveeran is a Superhero

[sdinesh-68345 · 6/10 · 13 August 2023]

It's like watching a good superhero movie. Best Acting Sivakarthikeyan. Vijay Sethupathi's voice is well connected. The comedy was in the right way. It would be nice if the second part of Maaveeran is released following this. Though there seems to be something wrong in some places, the director has filled it up using Sivakarthikeyan's performance. It would have been better if the villain's role had been a more weighty character. He who was a goal on the whole, becomes a hero to solve the grievances of the people. Sivakarthikeyan looks like a superhero in this place. Image in quality good news.

Entertaining first half and predictable dragged second half

[m-ramanan · 8/10 · 23 July 2023]

RATED 8/10 Language: Tamil Media Partner: Amazon prime Source: Nil

The director proved himself again that he can deliver social message in a commercial content. This time the commercial flavour is bit more, but still enjoyable one. The first half is 10/10, it racy, entertaining at the same time the screenplay is stick to the theme.

The second half is quite manageable, but felt bit dragged. Even though the characters and approaching the politician is bit fresh, the predictability killed the entertainment. The climax scene is bit overdose of masala and still justifies to his cartoon story.

The voice of imaginary character and how he handles the voice is awesome. The first half it was used for mostly for entertainment and the same is used for very good social message.

Worth the watch.

Madonne Ashwin continues to show promise as a filmmaker! [+64%]

[arungeorge13 · 6/10 · 12 August 2023]

I REALLY, REALLY enjoyed Madonne Ashwin's maiden venture Mandela both for its simplicity in storytelling and the inventive use of humour to drive the plot forward. In that review, I spoke of how Mandela was the antithesis to Sarkar, (an A R Murugadoss film) in the one-vote-makes-a-difference story. In Maaveeran, he taps Siva Karthikeyan to play a common man protagonist. A cartoonist by profession, Sathya (SK) sketches a long-running comic strip (about a superhero) in a local daily. While this track runs in one direction, the plot about a crumbling resettlement complex runs in another. It's when both tracks meld into one that the fantasy element kicks in. The first half that takes us through these bits is terrific, even with a few forgettable songs.

Yogi Babu plays Patchwork, a restorer who also gets the best lines in the film. His scenes with SK are superb and bring the house down. VJS' voiceover is basically what turns Sathya into a "man of the people", and its familiarity makes us connect with his ideologies quickly. The entire pre-interval set-piece, which may have looked out of place in a film like this, starts to make sense because of the voiceover. Even the way Sathya gets this supposed superpower is a beautifully written (and executed) scene. By the time the antagonists, played by Mysskin and Sunil, are introduced, the film loses some of its inventiveness. While their performances are solid, the writing treats them as generic bad guys doing generic-bad-guy things.

The film also starts showing signs of a typical A R Murugadoss flick, featuring loud mothers, concerned crowds, and over-the-top antagonists. The sole purpose of the protagonist then becomes dispensing "mass hero" duties. Even the heroine (a reasonably good Aditi Shankar) takes a backseat in the second half. We're treated to more set pieces and forgettable songs. The humour quotient begins to dry up. VJS' voiceover loses its initial shine. The score is thankfully way better and keeps the fight sequences and elevation moments fun. The climactic set-piece also features some tacky CG, further lessening the overall impact. Alas, we see a great film turn into a good film right before our very eyes.

P. S - I'm still fairly excited about what Madonne Ashwin attempts next. It's admirable that he got to keep his OG crew for his sophomore venture.

Can't Miss This Movie.... Worth the watch

[shakilghafor · 10/10 · 19 July 2023]

First Half Blasted!!!! Theatre Erupted!!!!

Three stages of SK life in movie Coward ------> Warrior -------> The Great Warrior This transformation was too good...

Second half particular sequence, where Mysskin attacks SK and sk explains how he hearing voices and how he fights and thats one of my fav scene....

Yogi Babu was phenomenal... The director used him very well... From start to end he never fails to make us laugh...

Music was good.... Bgm is awesome and addictive... Great writing and screenplay...

Vijay Sethupathi's Voice is too good and elevated every scene.. He lived in this movie without even acting a single scene...

Maaveeran..... The Great Film.

Another victim of inconsistent writing in Tamil Cinema

[shiveshanandan · 6/10 · 18 July 2023]

First off - Hats off to Madonne Ashwin on bringing up a very important social controversy which would barely be considered by real life politicians, and that too, in a very intriguing way. The first half was really interesting and was worthy enough to keep our minds on the thrill for the second half. But what went wrong?

Every mediocre Tamil movie always falls victim to the same problem - inconsistent writing and the impact it creates on the runtime of the movie. The film barely needed a romantic segment; and the part where SK stops hearing VJS' voice and goes back to living the normal life was not really necessary to the plot, as the story went elsewhere instead of being focused on saving the falling Makkal Maligai apartments. Myssskin tries his best to look vicious as the villain of the film, but fails to hit the mark. Plotholes started emerging from the depths of nowhere in the second half and suddenly at the climax, they revive SK who was trapped dead in a big apartment disaster. Yogi Babu had done really well with his comedic portions as usual.

Despite everything, the movie has many moments that appeals the audience and makes us laugh. Overall, this film may have been boring, but Madonne Ashwin hardly fails in entertaining the viewers as a director, and could have done better considering how good his work was in Mandela. Solid entertainer that you can watch with your family and friends for a good time on a fine weekend.

Worth Watching.

[benittajosphinevic · 9/10 · 24 July 2023]

Movie was good. Songs werent so nice. Generally all his song will be enjoyable but this film weren't tat much. The Yama bgm felt similar to sangadam therkum Shaneeswaran bgm. Yogi babu's comedy was good. Yogi Babu scored more than SK 🤣. I personally dint like the actress's role.

Everyone gave their best in the film. The mother role, the sister(i love the way she acted), the engineer( I hated him the most than Yama), the Yama🤣, Maveeran's voice was magically. Yogi Babu made the audience clap hard. A mood changer film. Sk acting as timid was good him acting as maveeran was good too. Climax was as expected- Hero doesn't die villain dies 🤣

SK definitely needs a comeback!

[personalacc-87247 · 6/10 · 15 July 2023]

SK should realise that he's a big actor right now in Kollywood, Doctor made him look like a big star and a mass commercial hero idk why he still chooses to make a low hyped movies like Don, Prince and now Maaveeran but huge respect for SK for choosing a very different story rather than a basic commercial film. Unfortunately Maaveeran is a mid average film, it has a good first half with a lot of content and it was quite engaging but second half was terrible. BGM was not good enough and the songs just felt empty.

SK should throw away his typical comedy films and start choosing movies with bigger scale. HIS MOVIE SELECTION IS MOVING HIM AWAY FROM BEING THE NEXT SUPERSTAR!

But movie was so much better than Don and Prince I'd give a 6/10, expecting a lot for his upcoming film w Kamal Hassan's production. No hope for Ayaalan too since it's gonna be another small scaled typical SK movie like Maan Karate.

At this point he should know his market value and start making bigger films.

Watch it only for comedy

[dhirajouer · 5/10 · 15 July 2023]

This director Madonne Ashwin has done a previous political comedy drama excellently well. So he has continued to go on with the same political subject. Comedy between Yogi babu and SK are very good but the film is an absolute disastrous experience. Madonne Ashwin's comical way of taking the movie has failed this time. There's so much lag in the film and some scenes are totally irritating. Climax is the most horrible part. If they're gonna have this climax, it should make us feel rather it was very stupid of the director to have such a poor climax. Overall film is an one time watch for the comedy.

Maaveeran Review (7.75/10)

[bpranavabala · 8/10 · 18 July 2023]

True Comeback for Sivakarththikeyan

A simple yet effective and intriguing plot with well written characterisation of Sivakarththikeyan. His screen presence was truly engaging and his different style acting suits him very well. The humor sense of the movie is a major neutral point for the movie. The writer blends this socially messaged story with a simple fantasy which makes this unique. 1st half of the movie is already been a treat for the audience, it fairly engages us in the second half. It loses the excitement and interest over the film through certain stages of story development. Still remarkably manages to pull the second half with the action scenes which was choreographed well. Music was also a neutral point for the film. Actors like Saritha (sivakarthikeyan's mother) and myskkin (villain) did a great job. Vijay Sethupathi's voice over was deeply engaging us, making us eager to know what he's gonna speak next. A cliched second half made this film weak yet it becomes one of the most creative subject in the tamil industry so far. Director Madonne Ashwin definitely needs a hats off. His guts to make a film like this and introduce this among the family audience of India, he did a great job. Overall a worthy cinematic experience which leaves you with a engaging plot and a unique concept in the Kollywood.

A Nice Transformation Movie

[praneshnagarajan · 8/10 · 23 July 2023]

A good transformation movie after ages, Mr. Madonne Ashwin's political satire for second time after Mandela. Good one. Gripping Screenplay. Mr. Siva Karthikeyan carried it well. Comics feel and world is explored well. Mr. Myshkin and Mr. Sunil duo performed very well. Mr. Sunil as usual makes us forget that he's Sunil and his Character dominates, he does this magic consistently. Music is good. Mr. Yogi Babu comedy is good, written well (a sub plot as well gels in main plot) Good to see Mr. SK choosing this film. Finally Mr. Vijay Sethupathi's voice in the movie is magnificent. Bottom Line - A good film.