Maaran (2022)

Interesting facts

Maaran is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language political action thriller film written and directed by Karthick Naren, with the screenplay and dialogues were co-written by Suhas-Sharfu and Vivek. Produced by T. G. Thyagarajan, Sendhil Thyagarajan and Arjun Thyagarajan of Sathya Jyothi Films, the film stars Dhanush, Smruthi Venkat and Malavika Mohanan, with Samuthirakani, Ramki, Mahendran and Krishnakumar Balasubramanian appearing in supporting roles. The music is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, with cinematography handled by Vivekanand Santhosham and editing handled by Prasanna G. K.

Production

In February 2020, Sathya Jyothi Films announced a project with Dhanush, with the tentative title #D43 (the actor's 43rd film in leading role). Karthick Naren was hired to direct, and G. V. Prakash Kumar was announced as the composer. The film marked Dhanush's third project with the production company after Thodari (2016) and Pattas (2020).

In March 2020, the screenwriter duo Suhas–Sharfu who worked in Malayalam films: Varathan (2018) and Virus (2019), were brought on board for co-writing screenplay of the film with Karthick Naren. Lyricist Vivek joined the technical team as the additional screenplay and dialogues writer; thereby making his debut in both the fields. The film was intended to start from May 2020, but the COVID-19 lockdown in India delayed the prospects of the launch.

In an interview with Ananda Vikatan, Naren stated that the film is an action thriller based on the backdrop of journalism, and he made the film due to his personal interest on the subject. His belief on social media being the greatest weapon used by people further motivated to make this film. Naren stated that apart from the social context, the film will also have commercial elements.

In February 2020, Prasanna was reported to act in a pivotal role but he denied his inclusion in the film. On 31 October 2020, the makers announced that Malavika Mohanan will play the female lead opposite Dhanush. Initially, she was approached by Naren before the pandemic, when the film was about to begin shooting during mid-2020. Mohanan had earlier signed two-three films, including #D43.

Smruthi Venkat was cast in supporting role, playing Dhanush's sister in the film. Samuthirakani was brought on board to the film, where he will be seen in a negative role. Further additions to the cast were revealed in mid-January 2021, with theatre actor Krishnakumar Balasubramanian, who rose to fame, by playing a supporting role in Soorarai Pottru (2020), was chosen for the film.

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