Maari
Maari, a goon with a love for pigeon racing, must challenge the police corruption in his town.
Directed by Balaji Mohan · Action · Comedy · Drama · 138 min · 2015
Trailer
Director
Balaji Mohan
Writer
Balaji Mohan
Studio
Wunderbar Films / Magic Frames
Release
17 Jul 2015
Runtime
138 min
Genres
Action, Comedy, Drama
Full Plot
A corrupt police officer, Arjun, is determined to catch a notorious rowdy, Maari, who has been extorting money from locals and training racing pigeons. A woman named Sridevi teams up with Arjun, pretending to fall in love with him, to gather evidence against Maari. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Arjun's intentions are not entirely pure. Maari eventually exacts revenge on those who wronged him, leading to a dramatic confrontation.
Cast & Characters
Sridevi
Kajal Aggarwal
Inspector Arjun Kumar
Vijay Yesudas
Robert (Adithangi)
Kalloori Vinoth
Velu Anna
Shanmugarajan
TV Shop Owner
Supergood Subramani
Pandi
Sampath Ram
Did You Know?
Maari is part of TMDb's "Maari Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Balaji Mohan has directed 4 films in our catalog, including Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi.
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
The collaboration between Listin Stephen and Radhika's production house and director Balaji Mohan was first revealed in early January 2014.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Dhanush was a co-producer of the film, as indicated by its first look poster released later.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Balaji Mohan wanted to avoid shooting the same shot twice for this film, unlike his previous bilingual ventures.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
The film's script was developed after releasing Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014), with Dhanush's consent.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Maari holds 6.4/10 on IMDb (5,953 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (6.4/10 on IMDb (5,953 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maari's IMDb rating?+
Maari has a 6.4/10 rating on IMDb from 5,953 votes.
Is Maari good? What are critics saying?+
Maari holds 6.4/10 on IMDb (5,953 votes).
How long is Maari?+
Maari has a runtime of 138 min.
Who directed Maari?+
Maari was directed by Balaji Mohan.
Where can I watch Maari?+
Maari is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, ManoramaMax, ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel, AP International South Cinema Amazon Channel.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Maari received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising Dhanush's performance but criticizing the film's writing and direction. The movie was found to lack energy and originality, with many reviewers calling it a predictable mass masala film. Overall, opinions were divided between those who enjoyed the film due to its star power and others who found it uninspiring and formulaic.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
