Maaveeran Review: Rollercoaster Of Action, Fantasy And Social Commentary
Maveran, directed by Maddon Ashwin and starring Sivakarthikeyan, examines the social issue of the controversial practice of resettlement in developing zones in our society. The film reveals the complex web of corruption and fraud that lies behind this process. Satya (Sivakarthikeyan), a struggling artist who draws cartoons alongside local hero "Maaveran," is forced to leave home with his family and move into a promising building in the city. However, chaos ensues when the well-built apartment building begins to collapse, injuring many residents.
Amidst this chaos, Satya hears voices in her head telling her that she is the real "mavera" tasked with keeping her people safe after an accident. Madonna Ashwin combines fantasy, comedy, action and contemporary social commentary to captivate while effectively engaging audiences.
Tamil cinema seems to be seeing some shift towards fantasy films where heroes are portrayed as people who use super powers to help the weak. A recent example of this trend is the film Veeran. Sivakarthikeyan delivers a flawless performance in this regard, portraying a character who effortlessly transitions from naivety to utter conviction. Her character is very believable, capturing the essence of a vulnerable individual morphing into a stronger and more confident character. In the second half, the film tends to drag out the story. Due to the predictability of the plot, there are many scenes that are unnecessary for the viewer. The construction time for the finale is too long.
As far as acting goes, all the actors deserve credit. Saritha, who plays Sivakarthikeyan's mother, effortlessly plays the role of a strong and supportive mother. Yogi Babu's entry into the film is an absolute delight and his comical chemistry with Sivakarthikeyan is truly hilarious. Played by Neela and Minister Jayakodi, Aditi Shankar and Miskin, audiences were stunned by the performance.
Overall, Maveran is an incredibly engaging and entertaining film and can definitely be seen as Sivakarthikeyan's comeback in Tamil cinema. The ending might seem a bit confusing, but at least in part it doesn't really detract from the overall viewing experience. The director did a wonderful job of presenting the main themes and making sure that every aspect of the film is organic and fits together perfectly.
