Maari

Since the Baashha days, leading stars donning don roles has become a big trend. We have seen a Godfather-style Velu Naicker, a larger-than-life Manik Baasha, and a stylish David Billa but Balaji Mohan's Maari is different. Maari portrayed by Dhanush is a naughty and comic don who doesn't care about anything nor anyone. Dhanush's characterization is interesting in Maari and it's a delight to watch his performance. He is the complete entertainment in Maari with his ravishing swag look and his screen presence. Anirudh's background score adds the massy feel needed and it's a fire-cracking moment whenever we hear it in the film. Balaji Mohan has packaged Maari as a mass commercial entertainer but unfortunately, it does only shine for Dhanush's performance. Except for him, we haven't a strong antagonist nor strong supporting characters. Maari feels at some point really flat without any proper excitement. The film is slow and doesn't have any kind of plot twist. Except for the climax, the film isn't interesting because there are no memorable moments in it. Dhanush is the only savior of the film and he does lift the film on his own shoulders. Anirudh's album plays a big time in making the film much more colorful and gives it a festival feel. Balaji as a filmmaker did create a memorable role for Dhanush but apart from that, there's nothing to retain from the film. Overall, Maari is only watchable for Dhanush's performance and Anirudh's enjoyable album.

The film is not so good. Music and BGM in the film are awesome. But there is no story line in the film. The comedy was good in the film. Action scenes were good in the film.

The Star Value of Dhanush is significantly raised since the movies Raanjhana,VIP,Shamitabh etc and hence the director has tried to use his presence for this commercial plot. Maari(Dhanush) is a local goon and he is not a regular Don who supports or protects people in his area, this don is the one hated by everybody. There is a very simple plot and not any big story to follow in the script, the screenplay is comical, not boring and Robo Shankar with his wits shines well and comes almost throughout the movie.

The Whole film revolves around Dhanush and he carries it well with his looks,acting,style and Body language,most of the scenes he speaks punch dialogs lights a cigarette(Most of the Scenes he is seen smoking or drinking) and walks with the ear drum banging background music(Courtesy:Anirudh) Songs are very good,Since Dhanush is a very good dancer this movie is no exception, the villain role is played by Vijay Yesudas(debut) he did good, but maybe they should have considered some other person who looks more serious in order to match Dhanush's Mass Aura in the movie.

Maari is an entertainer with a weak story line and if you love Dhanush you will love it.For other this will be a not so boring time-pass.

This is the most unique rowdy movie u would ever see!! Loads of love for heart-throbbing Dhanush. Even in Nayagan movie, u guys rated 8.8/10, when in that film, Kamal Hassan faces lots of problems due to family life, which has been rightfully said as "WASTE" by our Dhanush. A must watch comedy movie. If real men don't like this movie, which explains real masculinity, u guys are not at all men.

Total rubbish of a movie. A supposedly Gangster flick with comic elements, the film falls flat. Dhanush tries to gamely carry this so- called movie on his own, but despite his decent acting and timing, it really doesn't redeem it.

The story is the same masala related to a Don of a area. In Tamil, this guy will be a hero, a Porikki (tapori) type and a well heeled fair girl would turn up to spice the romantic angle. The bad cop item is also there. It was boring. Of course, these movies have audience and make some money. So, if you like Porriki type of tamil movie, this may be your timepass to watch. Otherwise, stay out.