![]() ![]() At one point, we even have Maari saying, “Ponna porula paakaadha manushiya paakanum”, which is a far cry from the objectification of women in films of this genre. Even a minor character, who Maari uses just to rile Anandhi, is never made fun of. The film’s dignified treatment of female characters is commendable. With these portions, Balaji Mohan also shows that it is possible for masala movies to have a female lead who is not a loosu ponnu but a massu ponnu. ![]() They are the ones that actually capture the sense of fun that the first film had in its spirit. The scenes (and the fabulously choreographed song, Rowdy Baby) featuring her and Maari are the film’s highlight. A little over the top and the performance would have turned the character into an irritating one, but she strikes the right balance and makes Anandhi endearing. It is a winsome character and Sai Pallavi’s hits the right note with her performance. More importantly, the film also has a well-written female lead character in the form of Araathu Anandhi (Sai Pallavi), an intrepid auto driver who pines for Maari. And unlike in the last film, the antagonist here is a formidable one for Maari - a mix of brain and brawn - and poses a serious threat. ![]() The central conflict of whether Maari, a man who has made survival his way of life, can survive against the God of death seems juicy. ![]() Maari’s introduction scene has him surviving the hundredth attempt on his life, and Beeja is someone who calls himself Thanatos. The conflicts, even if they have familiar arcs, are engaging enough. Until the first half, Maari 2 progresses in a fairly engaging manner. Meanwhile, Gangadhar Beeja (Tovino Thomas), a hardened criminal who badly wants to take revenge on Maari, uses this situation to create bigger problems. When a rival gangster wants offers to cut a deal with him in the drug business, Kalai, who was once a drug addict, refuses on Maari’s insistence. Maari and Kalai happen to be thick friends. When the film opens, we are introduced to Kalai (Krishna), the son of a mighty don who is no more. He brings back this character, Maari (Dhanush), one more time, but once again, the story that we get around this “naughtiest don” remains underwhelming. Maari 2 Movie Review: Despite the narrative issues of Maari, director Balaji Mohan managed to make his central character a lovable one in his 2015 film. Maari 2 Movie Synopsis: Gangster Maari squares off against Beeja, a hardened criminal who considers himself to be the God of death. ![]()
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