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Mari Selvaraj promises an intense drama with Vadivelu-starrer Maamannan, trailer out (Tamil)
Maamannan is a makeover for Vadivelu, with the celebrated comic playing a dramatic role, that of Udhyanidhi Stalin’s father in the film. Based on the trailer, Fahadh Faasil will be seen as the antagonist, a political leader who has a violent side to him. Although the trailer doesn’t reveal the story, it does paint a fair picture of the central conflict: caste-based discrimination. Vadivelu leads a group of people, with the help of Udhayanidhi, who are against the atrocities done by Faasil’s character. Keerthy Suresh also plays an important role in the film.
Written and directed by Mari Selvaraj, the film is produced by Stalin under his Red Giant Movies banner. AR Rahman has scored the music while Theni Eswhar and Selva RK act as the cinematographer and editor, respectively. Yugabharathi has penned the lyrics. The film is all set to release on June 29.
