Balaji Mohan is the writer and director of Maari 2, an action comedy film released in 2018 in Tamil. It’s a follow-up to his movie Maari from 2015. In addition to serving as the movie’s producer through Wunderbar Films, Dhanush reprises his role as the lead character.
Starring in the movie are Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Sai Pallavi, Tovino Thomas, and Krishna. Yuvan Shankar Raja wrote the soundtrack, Om Prakash handled the cinematography, while Prasanna GK handled the editing. When it was released on December 21, 2018, critics gave the movie varying ratings.
“Maari 2” is a Tamil action-comedy film released in 2018, directed by Balaji Mohan. The film stars Dhanush reprising his role as Maari, along with Sai Pallavi, Tovino Thomas, Krishna Kulasekaran, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Robo Shankar in pivotal roles. Here’s a summary of the plot:
The story picks up from where the first film, “Maari” (2015), left off. Maari (played by Dhanush) is a local don in Chennai, known for his flamboyant style, signature mustache, and his own set of principles. He leads a gang that operates in his area and has a loyal circle of friends including Velu (Robo Shankar) and Adithangi (Krishna Kulasekaran).
One day, Maari crosses paths with Araathu Aanandi (played by Sai Pallavi), a feisty auto driver who initially clashes with him but later develops feelings for him. Meanwhile, a new police officer named Beeja (played by Tovino Thomas) enters the scene with a personal vendetta against Maari. Beeja is determined to take down Maari and his gang at any cost, leading to a series of confrontations and cat-and-mouse games between them.
As the story unfolds, Maari finds himself in increasingly dangerous situations, both due to Beeja’s relentless pursuit and internal conflicts within his gang. The film explores Maari’s relationships with Aanandi, his friends, and his adversaries, showcasing his transformation from a carefree gangster to someone who must confront his past and protect his loved ones.
The climax of the film culminates in a high-stakes showdown between Maari and Beeja, where Maari must use all his wit and courage to outsmart his formidable opponent and ensure the safety of those around him.
“Maari 2” blends action, comedy, and drama while delving deeper into the character of Maari and his world, presenting a mix of entertainment and emotional depth that resonated with audiences.
Director | Balaji Mohan |
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Story | Balaji Mohan |
Screenplay | Balaji Mohan |
Dialogues | Balaji Mohan |
Cinematography | Om Prakash |
Editor | Prasanna GK |
Music | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Producer | Dhanush |
Cast | Dhanush Sai Pallavi KrishnaVaralaxmi SarathkumarRobo ShankarKaali Venkat Raaghavan MuruganBalachanderAadukalam NarenRamdossAranthangi NishaVincent Asokan Ajay GhoshSelvamSangili MuruganPasi SathyaTovino Thomas Vidya PradeepKalloori Vinoth, Rock Prabhu , M. Kamaraj |
Release Type | Theatre |
Language | Tamil |
Production | Wunderbar Films |
OTT Platform | Prime Video |