Maari

Dhanush Sir is always known for his movies which are must watch but this movie is just a timepass movie. Not so good Not so bad. It is a masterpiece for mass audience but I like mass with class so it is a medium movie for me.

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 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.

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.

I loved it. Dhanush looked amazing. The story was simple to follow. Kajal was beautiful. The costume designer did a great job on both Dhanus and Kajal. There were few good songs.The Don'u Don'u Don'u song is super, can't get enough of it. Some shots were really beautiful. Action scenes were nice, I can remember few action scenes that were well thought out and looked amazing. A mass action comedy with heart. Had a good time watching it.