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Maaman movie review: It’s 2025, but family dramas continue to slap women back into ‘place’ | Movie-review News

Maaman movie review: It’s 2025, but family dramas continue to slap women back into ‘place’ | Movie-review News

Maaman movie review: Men are such ‘cute’ creatures, aren’t they? They’re at their cutest when apologising; you know, after having ignored the women in their lives for the longest time, disregarding their feelings, prioritising everyone and everything else, manipulating and gaslighting them whenever they raise questions, and even embarrassing or harassing them in public. What truly elevates the ‘cuteness’ is the tagline that often accompanies their apology, “(Regardless of being a complete douche), I have nothing but love for you.” Arey wah! Who wouldn’t want the chance to forgive such ‘cuties’ — the very ones who’ve long served as the safety net for Indian filmmakers specialising in family dramas? And now, there’s a new ‘cutie’ in town, Inba (Soori), the ‘hero’ of Maaman, director Prasanth Pandiyaraj’s spin on the age-old misogynistic template that once helped many celebrated makers churn out massive blockbusters. What’s even more ‘funny’ is that just as the condition of women in these movies remains unchanged, so too does the way the stories are envisioned and written. For Inba, his family, particularly …

WATCH: ‘My daily wage was just Rs 20’, says Maaman actor Soori as he remembers early struggles and skipping meals to save money

WATCH: ‘My daily wage was just Rs 20’, says Maaman actor Soori as he remembers early struggles and skipping meals to save money

Tamil actor Soori has faced many struggles both before and after entering the film industry. During a promotional event for his film Maaman, he spoke about his early hardships and the challenges he endured. He also recalled working as a daily wage laborer before pursuing his passion for acting. Soori shared that he used to work in Tiruppur in 1993 with a group of friends. By the end of the week, he would receive Rs 140, out of which he kept Rs 70 for himself and sent the rest home. He spoke about a nearby bakery that sold coconut buns for one and a quarter rupees. Since tea and the bun together exceeded his budget, the actor revealed choosing only tea over it.  He also remembered the support he received from kind hotel owners. Soori said his time in Tiruppur taught him some of the toughest life lessons. Looking back, he felt that the applause and love he receives today are life’s biggest rewards. It makes him feel supported and honoured. In his words, “I …

Maaman Twitter Review: Is Soori-Starrer Tamil family drama HIT or MISS? Read these 9 tweets to find out

Maaman Twitter Review: Is Soori-Starrer Tamil family drama HIT or MISS? Read these 9 tweets to find out

Maaman, starring Soori in the lead role, has finally arrived in theaters today, May 16. Directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj, the film is already drawing reactions from audiences who caught it on the big screen. Social media has been buzzing with reviews since morning. If you’re planning to watch the movie or book your tickets soon, take a look at these Twitter reviews first. Viewers shared that Maaman is an emotionally intense drama that highlights the value of family ties. Many praised how the film explores the bond between a father-in-law and son-in-law. It also shows the relationship between siblings and the strength of a marriage when both partners admit their mistakes and support each other. Soori received strong appreciation for his emotional performance, with audiences saying he moved them to tears in many scenes. Aishwarya Lekshmi was also applauded for taking on a well-balanced role, with her perspective adding weight to the narrative. Swasika was noted for excelling in a role that was well written for her. While some viewers felt that a few scenes …

Maaman FIRST review: ‘Second half will be emotional,’ says director Prasanth Pandiyaraj about Soori’s Tamil family drama

Maaman FIRST review: ‘Second half will be emotional,’ says director Prasanth Pandiyaraj about Soori’s Tamil family drama

Maaman is a Tamil family drama slated for release on May 16. Featuring Soori in the lead, the film has been creating significant buzz across social media platforms. Recently, director Prasanth Pandiyaraj shared some interesting insights about the project, fueling excitement among netizens and encouraging them to watch the film in theaters. During a recent interview, he said, “Maaman first half will be fun and second half will be emotional. We don’t want to cheat audience by just showing a jolly trailer, so we went with emotional one.” Take a look at the post below: Talking more about Maaman, the makers revealed that ZEE5 has acquired its digital streaming rights. Soori announced on X that ZEE Tamil has bagged the satellite rights, while ZEE5 will stream the film post its theatrical run.  Soori wrote, “It’s official! @ZeeTamil secures the satellite rights and @ZEE5Tamil the digital rights for #Maaman. #MaamanFromMay16.” Take a look at his post below: The film revolves around the bond between a maternal uncle and his nephew, and how their relationship is tested …