Maareesan
| Maareesan | |
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| Directed by | Sudheesh Sankar |
| Written by | V. Krishna Moorthy |
| Produced by | R. B. Choudary |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Kalaiselvan Sivaji |
| Edited by | Sreejith Sarang |
| Music by | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Maareesan is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written by V. Krishna Moorthy and directed by Sudheesh Sankar starring Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil in the lead roles. The film is produced by R. B. Choudary under his Super Good Films banner. The technical team consists of music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematographer Kalaiselvan Sivaji and editor Sreejith Sarang.
Maareesan is scheduled to be released in theatres on 25 July 2025.
Cast
[edit]- Vadivelu as Velayudham Pillai
- Fahadh Faasil as Dhaya
- Kovai Sarala
- Vivek Prasanna
- Sithara
- P. L. Thenappan
- Livingston
- Renuka
- Saravana Subbiah
- Krishna
- Haritha
- Telephone Raja
Production
[edit]After the success of Maamannan (2023), Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu were rumoured to collaborate in another project produced by R. B. Choudary's Super Good Films,[1] while the yet-to-be-titled film's cast and crew were not revealed.[2] On 1 January 2024, Super Good Films officially announced their 98th project with Fahadh and Vadivelu in the lead roles and to be directed by Sudheesh Sankar.[3] In late-January 2024, the title of the film, Maareesan was released.[4] The technical team consists of music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematographer Kalaiselvan Sivaji and editor Sreejith Sarang.[5] Principal photography began on 22 January 2024.[6] In early-April 2024, it was reported that about 50% of the filming had been completed and will resume once Fahadh completes his portions for Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024).[7] The next schedule began on 24 October 2024 in Chennai.[8]
Apart from the lead cast, the film also features Kovai Sarala, Vivek Prasanna, Sithara, P. L. Thenappan, Livingston, Renuka, Saravana Subbiah, Krishna, Haritha, and Telephone Raja in supporting roles.[9] The teaser of the film having Vadivelu and Faasil embarking on a road journey through different landscapes, with them singing the song "Aaha Inba Nilavinile" from the film Mayabazar (1957) was released on 4 June 2025.[10]
Music
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| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Producer | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |||
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The film has soundtrack and background composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.[11]
Release
[edit]Theatrical
[edit]Maareesan is set to be released in theatres on 25 July 2025.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu to star together again after Maamannan?". OTTPlay. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "After 'Maamannan', Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil to collaborate on a comedy film!". The Times of India. 1 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu join hands for the second time after 'Maamannan'". India Today. 2 January 2024. Archived from the original on 7 February 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu's next film titled 'Maareesan'". The Times of India. 22 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ M, Narayani (4 June 2025). "Maareesan Teaser: Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil's film promises to be a wacky thriller". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 6 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu's next titled 'Maareesan'". The Hindu. 23 January 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Maareesan update - Here's a progress report on the shooting of Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil's film". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu's film 'Maareesan' next schedule starts today". The Times of India. 24 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 5 March 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Maareesan teaser: Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu's reunion promises an intriguing tale of two men". OTTPlay. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "'Maareesan' teaser: Fahadh Faasil, Vadivelu reunite in an intriguing road thriller". The Hindu. 4 June 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 4 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (31 October 2024). "Maareesan makers release special poster for Diwali". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Mullappilly, Sreejith (5 July 2025). "Fahadh Faasil-Vadivelu starrer Maareesan gets release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 5 July 2025.