With music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by Kalaiselvan Sivaji, Maareesan tells the tale of Dhaya (Fahadh), a cunning thief who embarks on a journey with Velayudham (Vadivelu), a man battling Alzheimer’s, with the intention of robbing him. What unfolds is a poignant and darkly humorous exploration of morality and memory.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Fahadh opened up about his bond with Kamal Haasan, describing their conversations as light-hearted and entirely detached from cinema. “When we meet, we just crack jokes for hours. It’s nothing to do with films,” he said, recalling how he once rang the actor for advice on filming a particular scene.
Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan’s most recent outing, Thug Life, directed by the legendary Mani Ratnam, failed to meet box office expectations and is now streaming on Netflix. Despite its star-studded team, the film was widely considered a disappointment.
With Maareesan, however, Fahadh seems to have struck a chord once again, delivering a film that blends wit, social commentary, and emotional depth, earning praise from even the most seasoned legends of Indian cinema.
