Maamannan trailer: It's Fahadh Faasil vs Udhayanidhi Stalin in this quest for truth

Filmmaker Mari Selvaraj is preparing for release of his latest project, Maamannan. This upcoming Tamil film marks his third directorial venture, and like his previous works, it tackles significant caste-related mes. Recently, film's trailer was unveiled, featuring support of Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu as well as actor Udhayanidhi Stalin.

3 things you need to kw: 

• A trailer for Maamannan features stars Fahadh Faasil and Udhayanidhi Stalin
• trailer teases film to be a modest yet intense political thriller
• Mari Selvaraj’s third might t deviate from his caste-based commentary-style films

Fahadh Faasil is menacing antagonist in Maamannan

trailer for Maamannan opens with a voiceover from veteran actor Kumaravadivel Natarajan saying, “I might have been singing same song. But I will sing it for as long as I live.” He goes on to say that he will t tire in his search for ears who would listen to truth, matter how big a sacrifice he might have to make for that end. Following this, Vadivelu and Udhayanidhi are seen atop a hill point which overlooks rest of city. At same time, Pushpa star Fahadh’s menacing character is introduced. 

(Fahadh Faasil in trailer for Maamannan | Im: Sony Music South/YouTube)

It appears that Maamannan will be a cast-based drama from Selvaraj as well. Fahadh’s character is shown to be affluent and violent, signifying that he holds a position of power. On or hand, Vadivelu and Udhayanidhi are fighting for truth but seemingly having  power. Keerthy Suresh's character is introduced to be a character fighting for right side, though is pessimistic about central conflict of power, corruption, and discrimination.

Symbolism in Maamannan’s trailer

(Vadivelu and Udhayanidhi in trailer for Maamannan | Im: Sony Music South/YouTube)

trailer features several scenes where a pack of dogs can be seen running toger. After a point, one of dogs is shown reaching an elevated position, which is n matched with ar scene of a teen boy reaching a high point while calling for his far.

This again reinforces idea of caste commentary in Selvaraj’s films. Moreover, music has been composed by Oscar-winner AR Rahman and gives an unmatched intensity to upcoming Tamil film. Maamannan will release on June 29, 2023.