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Vadivelu-Fahadh's 'Maareesan': Decent Watch With Strong Performances, Says Social Media

Another viewer shared mixed reactions to Maareesan, calling the first half “excellent” with a “banger” interval twist that raised expectations.

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Vadivelu-Fahadh's 'Maareesan': Decent Watch With Strong Performances, Says Social Media

Vadivelu-Fahadh's 'Maareesan': Decent Watch With Strong Performances, Says Social Media

Maareesan, the Indian Tamil-language comedy thriller directed by Sudheesh Sankar and written by V. Krishna Moorthy, hit theatres today. The film features Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil in the lead roles and is produced by R. B. Choudary under the banner of Super Good Films.

The technical crew includes Yuvan Shankar Raja as the music composer, Kalaiselvan Sivaji handling cinematography, and Sreejith Sarang in charge of editing. Now, let’s look at how social media has been reacting to the film.

One viewer described Maareesan as a “decent watch,” noting that while the first half held promise, the film lost steam after the interval. According to the post, the second half turned predictable and tested the viewer’s patience.

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Vadivelu was praised for his performance, with Fahadh Faasil seen as “adequate.” Yuvan Shankar Raja’s background score received a thumbs up, and the film’s one-liners were appreciated.

However, the viewer also pointed out an unsettling irony in the film’s narrative when compared to certain real-life parallels — a contrast that added emotional weight but also some discomfort.


Another moviegoer wrote: “Maareesan works best when it lets its contradictions breathe – two criminals finding kinship in their damaged moral compasses, each justifying their crimes through different lenses.”

Another viewer shared mixed reactions to Maareesan, calling the first half “excellent” with a “banger” interval twist that raised expectations. However, the second half was seen as a letdown, with generic writing failing to sustain the momentum.

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Vadivelu was described as a miscast in the role, with the viewer suggesting that M.S. Bhaskar might have brought more conviction to the character.

The climax, according to the post, leaned heavily into melodrama. Despite the criticism, Fahadh Faasil’s performance stood out, earning a heart-flame emoji, a small spark in an otherwise disappointing second.


An X user wrote: “Slow start with very good interval and engaging 2nd half… Some one-liner humour worked… Good social message in the end… As usual, good performance by Fahad Fasil, but Vadivelu steal the show.  WORTH WATCH.”

A more enthusiastic response came from a viewer who rated Maareesan 3.5 out of 5, calling it “a bold attempt that pays off.” The film was described as a “two-man show,” highlighting strong performances from both Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil.

The second half, they noted, picks up pace with “solid thrills,” while Yuvan Shankar Raja’s songs and background score were praised as “fantastic and layered.” Director Sudheesh Sankar was credited for delivering a “gripping, content-driven ride,” making the film, in their words, “worth a watch.”

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