The first and final word about ‘Maari’ remains to be the same. You walk into the theatre with certain expectations and while coming out, you would probably have it fulfilled. From the maker of sangfroid entertainers like Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi and Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, Balaji Mohan teams up with Dhanush for a perfect commercial entertainer that completely satisfies the urges of Dhanush fans.
The film is about a local roughneck with good heart named Maari (Dhanush) who keeps himself on headlines for his vigorous involvement in pigeon racing. Just as it happens in Aadukalam with the rooster fights and he has some enemies here. A newly appointed police officer Arjun (Vijay Yesudas) who has no other intentions other than trapping Dhanush and his team… At the same time, Sri Devi (Kajal Aggarwal) along with her parent have occupied a house in the same locality to start their own business of boutique. Initially, things go wrong between them and finally as scenarios are getting better for them to fall in love, Maari discovers the real intentions of Sri Devi.
On the performance level, as mention earlier, Dhanush has completely focussed on the traits that showcase him as a massive hero that would greatly impact on his fans. In fact, every scene in the first look seems to be likely the introduction scene of his and it looks never-ending. Of course, this isn’t a big flaw, but a film that travels without any story and weak screenplay pushes us into the restless zone, but for Dhanush fans they are already in transfixed state. Kajal Aggarwal is beautiful, but her role is confined to limited prominence. Robo Shankar is the greatest relief as he carries the film on his shoulders throughout with his comedy sense. So is Vinod who plays the other guy with Dhanush and Robot Shankar is good. Vijay Yesudas makes his debut with this film and has tried doing the best justice to his role.
Anirudh songs are completely made for Dhanush fans and you see the theatre dancing in many places for the songs. Apparently, he could have better more concentrated on the background score as well. The film’s cinematography by Om Prakash is spellbinding.
The first half doesn’t carry any story and the screenplay looks vague and non-impressive in many places. The second half has some gripping moments and when the show is over, it’s Dhanush fans seen in complete excitement….
Verdict: Doubtless!! Good feast for Dhanush fans.