Maaran
An investigative journalist gets into trouble when he publishes an article that exposes bitter truths about a corrupt politician.
Directed by Karthick Naren · Action · Thriller · 130 min · 2022
Director
Karthick Naren
Studio
Sathya Jyothi Films
Release
2022-03-11
Runtime
130 min
Genres
Action, Thriller
Full Plot
A young journalist, Maaran, follows in his father's footsteps to uncover the truth, despite facing danger and opposition from powerful figures. When his sister is kidnapped and killed, Maaran becomes determined to avenge her death and expose those responsible. He must navigate his personal life and professional integrity to bring justice to his family.
Cast & Characters
Thaara
Malavika Mohanan
Inspector Arjun
Krishnakumar Balasubramanian
Did You Know?
Karthick Naren has directed 4 films in our catalog, including Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru, Nirangal Moondru.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Dhanush appears in 44 films in our catalog, including Maryan, 3.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Maaran was received with negative reviews upon release by audience and critics alike.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Maaran holds 4.8/10 on TMDb (15 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (4.8/10 on TMDb (15 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maaran's IMDb rating?+
Maaran has a 4.4/10 rating on IMDb from 2,713 votes.
Is Maaran good? What are critics saying?+
Maaran holds 4.8/10 on TMDb (15 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Maaran?+
Maaran has a runtime of 130 min.
Who directed Maaran?+
Maaran was directed by Karthick Naren.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Maaran received largely negative reviews from both audiences and critics upon its release. Critics pointed to weak world-building, one-dimensional characters, and a lean narrative that fails to engage viewers. While some praised Dhanush's performance, many felt the film's shortcomings outweighed his efforts.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
