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{{Short description|2025 Tamil film by Prasanth Pandiyaraj}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Maaman Poster.jpeg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
| screenplay = Prasanth Pandiyaraj
| story = [[Soori (actor)|Soori]]
| producer = K. Kumar
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* Soori
* [[Rajkiran]]
* [[Aishwarya Lekshmi]]
* [[Swasika]]
}}
| cinematography = Dinesh Purushothaman
| editing = Ganesh Siva
| music = [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]]
| studio = Lark Studios
| distributor = Sri Kumaran Films
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|5|16}}
| runtime = 151 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-15 |title=''Maaman'' (15) |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/maaman-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdmwmta2 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |language=en}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR}}40 crore<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-31 |title=சூரியின் 'மாமன்' படம்... ஓ.டி.டி.யில் வெளியாவது எப்போது? |url=https://www.dailythanthi.com/cinema/ott/when-will-sooris-maaman-be-released-on-ott-1160695 |access-date=2025-05-31 |website=[[Dina Thanthi]] |language=ta |archive-date=18 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250618115130/https://www.dailythanthi.com/cinema/ott/when-will-sooris-maaman-be-released-on-ott-1160695 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}
'''''Maaman''''' ({{translation|Uncle}}){{efn|also meant for Husband.}} is a 2025 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action drama film]] directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj, from a story written by [[Soori (actor)|Soori]], and produced by K. Kumar under Lark Studios. The film stars Soori, alongside [[Rajkiran]], [[Aishwarya Lekshmi]], [[Swasika]], [[Bala Saravanan]], [[Baba Bhaskar]], [[Viji Chandrasekhar]], Nikhila Sankar and [[Geetha Kailasam]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=Jan 17, 2025 |title=Maaman first look OUT: Soori's film to have a release window in summer 2025 |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/maaman-first-look-sooris-film-to-have-a-release-window-in-summer-2025/35c454d66f685 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en |archive-date=10 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250210222258/https://www.ottplay.com/news/maaman-first-look-sooris-film-to-have-a-release-window-in-summer-2025/35c454d66f685 |url-status=live }}</ref>

''Maaman'' released worldwide on 16 May 2025 in theaters to mixed reviews from critics.

== Plot ==
In [[Tiruchirappalli|Trichy]], Girija, Inba's sister, faces verbal taunts and abuse from her mother-in-law for being childless after over 10 years of marriage, despite seeking medical treatment and visiting temples. However, her life takes a turn when she confirms her pregnancy at a baby shower function and later gives birth to a baby boy, Nilan "Laddu". During this time, Inba's caring nature towards his sister catches the attention of Girija's doctor, Rekha, who develops feelings for him. As Inba and Rekha grow closer, they fall in love. Despite initial hesitation from Rekha's parents, they eventually approve of their marriage. As Inba and Rekha prepare to tie the knot, Laddu becomes a precocious and adamant presence in their lives, often inserting himself between the couple. During the wedding ceremony and even on their first night, Laddu insists on staying between Inba and Rekha. The couple tries to adjust to having Laddu by their side, but they struggle to find private moments amidst the chaos of family gatherings. In an attempt to find some intimacy, Inba takes Rekha to his grandfather's room, but their plans are foiled when the old cot breaks, embarrassing them in front of their relatives.

The family plans a honeymoon trip for the newlyweds, but Laddu's antics lead to its cancellation. An argument ensues between Inba and Rekha, with Rekha feeling that Inba prioritizes Laddu over her. In a heated moment, Inba swears to never meet Rekha again, but he along with his family later apologizes and convinces her to reconcile. The tension between Inba and Rekha escalates as Inba continues to prioritize Laddu, making Rekha express her desire for private time with Inba, but feels it's impossible with Laddu's constant presence. The situation worsens as Rekha distances herself from Girija. A misunderstanding leads Girija to believe that Rekha called Laddu "mental," causing a heated argument between Girija and her mother. Rekha explains that she said Laddu is hyperactive and needs counseling only, but Girija refuses to accept her explanation. The conflict peaks at Laddu's ear-piercing ceremony, where Girija accuses Rekha of insulting her son, with Girija chasing Inba and Rekha out of the ceremony and hitting her own son. Meanwhile, Rekha receives a transfer order to [[Madurai]]. Inba's father-in-law meets him, highlighting the importance of Ravi, Laddu's father, being involved in his son's life. Inba realizes the importance of balance and decides to move to Madurai with Rekha.

Meanwhile, Laddu becomes troubled and weepy, missing Inba. As Inba and Rekha settle into their new life, they grow closer, and Rekha becomes pregnant. However, Rekha discovers that Girija had told Laddu that Inba had died and the child had been mourning him. Rekha is furious, and a confrontation ensues. Inba and his mother, who knew this already are speechless. Girija pleads with her mother that she didn't do it intentionally, but just to control her son as he got fits due to Girija's beatings. The situation is further complicated when Ravi, Girija, and Laddu are involved in a road accident, and Laddu is severely injured. Inba rushes to the hospital, despite promising Rekha that he wouldn't. Rekha shouts at him stating, that he had skipped the promise that he made to his baby, meaning, that he doesn't care about Rekha or his child, but only his sister, and her family. Inba then slaps a pregnant Rekha. Feeling betrayed, Rekha throws away her [[Mangalasutra|thali]], and applies for a divorce, while Inba lets her go, still hurt after knowing that she had intentionally got a transfer to Madurai, to separate him from his family.

Around the same time, Inba's aunt, Singarayar's wife, Pavunu, passes away and Singarayar follows her in death, leaving a deep impact on Inba and Rekha. Upon hearing Rekha's delivery, Inba visits the hospital, but Rekha's relatives bar him and his family from seeing the child. Girija apologizes to Rekha's family and Inba, acknowledging her role in their estrangement. Meanwhile, Laddu visits Rekha in the maternity ward and is delighted to see the twin babies. Laddu affectionately talks to the babies, assuming the role of their Paternal uncle. Moved by Laddu's innocence and love, Rekha begins to understand the bond between Inba and his nephew. Laddu apologizes to Rekha for being the reason for her separation from Inba. Inba also apologizes to Rekha for not finding a balance between his love for her and his family. Moved by each other's apologies, Inba and Rekha decide to put their differences aside, reunite, and resolve to live a loving life together, just like the elderly couple, Singam and Pavunu who loved each other till death.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Soori (actor)|Soori]] as Inba
* [[Rajkiran]] as Singarayar "Singam", Inba's relative grandfather
* [[Aishwarya Lekshmi]] as Rekha, Inba's wife ([[Voice-over|Voice dubbed]] by Ashmini Balakrishnan)
* [[Swasika]] as Girija, Inba's elder sister, Ravi's wife and Laddu's mother
* [[Saratha]] as Baba Bhaskar's Mother
* Master Prageeth Sivan as Nilan "Laddu"
* [[Baba Bhaskar]] as Ravi, Girija's Husband and Laddu's father
* [[Bala Saravanan]] as Selvam, Inba's friend
* [[Jayaprakash (actor)|Jayaprakash]] as Rekha's father
* [[Viji Chandrasekhar]] as Pavunu, Singam's wife
* [[Geetha Kailasam]] as Inba's and Girija's mother
* Kalaivani Bhaskar
* Melvin as Rekha's brother
* Nikhila Sankar as Anitha
* Tamilselvi as Rekha's aunt
* [[Vemal|Vimal]] as a magician, Inba's friend (cameo appearance)
}}

== Production ==

On 19 August 2024, before the theatrical release of [[The Adamant Girl|''Kottukkaali'']] (2024),<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-19 |title=Soori announces a new film with Prasanth Pandiyaraj ahead of 'Kottukkaali' release |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/soori-announces-a-new-film-with-prasanth-pandiyaraj-ahead-of-kottukkaali-release/articleshow/112629637.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241220021709/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/soori-announces-a-new-film-with-prasanth-pandiyaraj-ahead-of-kottukkaali-release/articleshow/112629637.cms |archive-date=20 December 2024 |access-date=2025-01-17 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Soori (actor)|Soori]] announced his next project in the lead role with [[Bruce Lee (2017 film)|''Bruce Lee'']] (2017) and [[Vilangu (TV series)|''Vilangu'']] (2022) fame Prasanth Pandiyaraj.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-19 |title=Soori's next to be helmed by Prashanth Pandiyaraj of 'Vilangu' fame |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sooris-next-to-be-helmed-by-prashanth-pandiyaraj-of-vilangu-fame/article68542295.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250113072207/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sooris-next-to-be-helmed-by-prashanth-pandiyaraj-of-vilangu-fame/article68542295.ece |archive-date=13 January 2025 |access-date=2025-01-17 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The film marks the consecutive collaboration of K. Kumar's Lark Studios, with Soori after [[Garudan (2024 film)|''Garudan'']] (2024).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-19 |title=After Garudan, Soori signs next with Vilangu director Prasanth Pandiyaraj |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/after-garudan-soori-signs-next-with-vilangu-director-prasanth-pandiyaraj-9522178/ |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=25 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225104204/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/after-garudan-soori-signs-next-with-vilangu-director-prasanth-pandiyaraj-9522178/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On 16 December 2024, the title of the film ''Maaman'' was revealed after an inaugural pooja ceremony<ref>{{Cite web |last=B |first=Jayabhuvaneshwari |date=2024-12-16 |title=Soori's next with Prasanth Pandiyaraj titled Maaman |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Dec/16/sooris-next-with-prasanth-pandiyaraj-titled-maaman |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241217203608/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Dec/16/sooris-next-with-prasanth-pandiyaraj-titled-maaman |archive-date=17 December 2024 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> in [[Tiruchirappalli|Trichy]] following which the production began.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-16 |title=Soori and Aishwarya Lekshmi team up for Prashanth Pandiraj's directorial 'Maaman' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/soori-and-aishwarya-lekshmi-team-up-for-prashanth-pandirajs-directorial-maaman/articleshow/116364419.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250108195808/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/soori-and-aishwarya-lekshmi-team-up-for-prashanth-pandirajs-directorial-maaman/articleshow/116364419.cms |archive-date=8 January 2025 |access-date=2025-01-17 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Aishwarya Lekshmi]] was cast as the female lead<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-16 |title='Maaman': Aishwarya Lekshmi joins the cast of Soori's film with 'Vilangu' fame Prashanth Pandiyaraj |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/maaman-aishwarya-lekshmi-joins-the-cast-of-sooris-film-with-vilangu-fame-prashanth-pandiyaraj/article68991421.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241230054216/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/maaman-aishwarya-lekshmi-joins-the-cast-of-sooris-film-with-vilangu-fame-prashanth-pandiyaraj/article68991421.ece |archive-date=30 December 2024 |access-date=2025-01-17 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN}}</ref> while [[Rajkiran]] was chosen for an important role<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Soori, Aishwarya Lekshmi join hands for Maman |url=https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/soori-aishwarya-lekshmi-join-hands-for-maman-815515 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=[[DT Next]] |language=en}}</ref> and ''[[Lubber Pandhu]]'' (2024) fame [[Swasika]] as Soori's sister<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-18 |title=Swaswika to play Soori's sister in Prasanth Pandiyaraj's family drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/swaswika-to-play-sooris-sister-in-prasanth-pandiyarajs-family-drama/articleshow/116418422.cms |access-date=2025-05-12 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=2 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250502020532/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/swaswika-to-play-sooris-sister-in-prasanth-pandiyarajs-family-drama/articleshow/116418422.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> alongside [[Bala Saravanan]], [[Baba Bhaskar]], [[Viji Chandrasekhar]], Nikhila Sankar, Geetha Kailasam and others in supporting roles.{{Citation needed|date=August 2025}} The film has cinematography handled by Dinesh Purushothaman, editing done by Ganesh Siva and music composed by [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=B |first=Jayabhuvaneshwari |date=2024-12-16 |title=Soori's next with Prasanth Pandiyaraj titled Maaman |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Dec/16/sooris-next-with-prasanth-pandiyaraj-titled-maaman |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241217203608/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Dec/16/sooris-next-with-prasanth-pandiyaraj-titled-maaman |archive-date=17 December 2024 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> A few days before the release date announcement, [[Sivakarthikeyan]] made a surprise visit to the film's sets, sharing an emotional moment with Soori, with whom he had previously collaborated in ''[[Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam]]'' (2013), [[Rajinimurugan|''Rajini Murugan'']] (2016), and [[Don (2022 film)|''Don'']] (2022).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-04-12 |title=Sivakarthikeyan surprises Soori on the sets of 'Maaman'; Fans celebrate their brotherly bond |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-surprises-soori-on-the-sets-of-maaman-fans-celebrate-their-brotherly-bond/articleshow/120227659.cms |access-date=2025-04-15 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=15 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250415014909/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-surprises-soori-on-the-sets-of-maaman-fans-celebrate-their-brotherly-bond/articleshow/120227659.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Maaman
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]]
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| label = [[Think Music]]
| producer = [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]]
| prev_title = [[Manamey]]
| prev_year = 2024
| year = 2025
| next_title = The Girlfriend
| next_year = TBA
| chronology = [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]]
| misc = {{Singles
|name = Maaman
|type = soundtrack
|single1 = Kallaliye Kallaliye
|single1date = 11 May 2025
|single2 = Vizhuthe Thalavizhuthe
|single2date = 14 May 2025
}}
}}
The soundtrack and background is composed by [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]] in his Tamil debut.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-17 |title=Soori and Aishwarya Lekshmi to headline a new Tamil film |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2024/Dec/17/soori-and-aishwarya-lekshmi-to-headline-a-new-tamil-film |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=17 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250117205938/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2024/Dec/17/soori-and-aishwarya-lekshmi-to-headline-a-new-tamil-film |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Think Music]] acquired the audio rights.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Soori's Film With Prasanth Pandiyaraj Titled Maaman, Aishwarya Lekshmi Joins The Team |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/sooris-next-film-titled-maaman-article-116363231 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241226135903/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/sooris-next-film-titled-maaman-article-116363231 |archive-date=26 December 2024 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref> After the pre-release event, the audio album containing 6 songs was released.<ref>{{Cite web |last=தினத்தந்தி |date=2025-05-10 |title=சூரி நடித்த "மாமன்" படத்தின் பாடல் ஆல்பம் வெளியானது |url=https://www.dailythanthi.com/cinema/cinemanews/the-song-album-of-sooris-film-maaman-has-been-released-1157128 |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=[[Dina Thanthi]] |language=ta |archive-date=11 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250511133533/https://www.dailythanthi.com/cinema/cinemanews/the-song-album-of-sooris-film-maaman-has-been-released-1157128 |url-status=live }}</ref> The video song of the first single "Kallaliye Kallaliye" was released on 11 May 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-05-12 |title='Kallaliye Kallaliye' song from Soori's Maaman is yet another ode to the brother-sister bond |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/May/12/kallaliye-kallaliye-song-from-sooris-maaman-is-yet-another-ode-to-the-brother-sister-bond#google_vignette |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en |archive-date=14 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250514215120/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/May/12/kallaliye-kallaliye-song-from-sooris-maaman-is-yet-another-ode-to-the-brother-sister-bond#google_vignette |url-status=live }}</ref> The lyrical video of the second single "Vizhuthe Thalavizhuthe" released on 14 May 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-15 |title=மனதை வருடும் சூரியின் மாமன் படத்தின் அடுத்த பாடல்! |url=https://tamil.timesnownews.com/entertainment/soori-starring-maaman-movie-songs-vizhuthe-thalavizhuthe-is-out-soori-aishwarya-lakshmi-swasika-maaman-release-date-video-151642565 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250516112648/https://tamil.timesnownews.com/entertainment/soori-starring-maaman-movie-songs-vizhuthe-thalavizhuthe-is-out-soori-aishwarya-lakshmi-swasika-maaman-release-date-video-151642565 |archive-date=16 May 2025 |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=ta}}</ref> The song "Kannale Pesuma" is based on "Pottu Thotta Pournami" from ''[[Hridayam (film)|Hridayam]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 May 2025 |title=Milliblog Weeklies, Week 275 – May 25, 2025 |url=https://milliblog.com/2025/05/25/milliblog-weeklies-week-275-may-25-2025/ |website=Milliblog |access-date=31 May 2025 |archive-date=30 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250530015050/https://milliblog.com/2025/05/25/milliblog-weeklies-week-275-may-25-2025/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Kallaliye Kallaliye
| length1 = 5:08
| lyrics1 = [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]], Eknath
| extra1 = [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]], [[Sharanya Srinivas]]
| title2 = Azhage Agarame
| length2 = 3:43
| lyrics2 = Vivek
| extra2 = Ravi G
| title3 = Dheivamagane Dheivamagane
| length3 = 3:22
| lyrics3 = Vivek
| extra3 = [[K. S. Harisankar]]
| title4 = Kannale Pesuma
| length4 = 2:59
| lyrics4 = Vivek
| extra4 = [[Shweta Mohan]]
| title5 = Vizhuthe Thalavizhuthe
| length5 = 3:05
| lyrics5 = Manikandan
| extra5 = [[Sean Roldan]], Sanjana Kalmanje
| title6 = Vaanam Kizhiyuthu
| length6 = 2:48
| lyrics6 = Vivek
| extra6 = [[Job Kurian]]
}}

== Release ==

=== Theatrical ===
''Maaman'' was released theatrically on 16 May 2025 in theatres.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-14 |title=Soori's 'Maaman' to release on May 16 |url=https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/sooris-maaman-to-release-on-may-16-830039 |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=[[DT Next]] |language=en |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]] |archive-date=14 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250414130348/https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/sooris-maaman-to-release-on-may-16-830039 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Distribution ===
The [[Tamil Nadu]] distribution rights were acquired by Rasi Chidambaram's Sri Kumaran Films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2025 |title=#Maaman TamilNadu Theatrical Release acquired by our SRI KUMARAN FILMS @Aascarmultiplex |url=https://x.com/Aascarmultiplex/status/1889674588897853715 |website=[[Twitter]] |access-date=19 April 2025 |archive-date=16 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250516130354/https://x.com/Aascarmultiplex/status/1889674588897853715 |url-status=live }}</ref> AV Media Consultancy acquired the distribution rights of the film for [[Karnataka]].<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1899001945299485174 |user=venkatavmedia |title=#Maaman An unforgettable Rural Entertainer hitting theatres this Summer ☀️ An AV Media Consultancy Release in Karnataka thru @JayannaFilms |author=Venkatesh |date=10 March 2025 |access-date=10 March 2025}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The post-theatrical streaming rights of the film were bought by [[ZEE5]] and the satellite rights of the film were bought by [[Zee Tamil]] and [[Zee Thirai]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2025}}

== Reception ==
''Maaman'' received mixed reviews from critics. Abhinav Subramanian of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated with 2.5/5 stars and wrote "The strain of integrating into a close-knit family, the subtle power dynamics, even a child's need for boundaries. But it rarely commits to exploring them with any real depth. Instead, it often defaults to another scene of the nephew being, well, a lot."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Abhinav |date=16 May 2025 |title=Maaman Movie Review: Soori leads an earnest but flawed family tale |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/maaman/movie-review/121207015.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 May 2025 |archive-date=16 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250516095933/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/maaman/movie-review/121207015.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Avinash Ramachandran of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Maaman worked as long as it was just about the primary conflict. However, in an attempt to make an overarching commentary on marriages and masculinity, the film misses out on delivering a more complete film."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Avinash |date=2025-05-16 |title=Maaman Movie Review: Aishwarya Lekshmi shines bright in this Soori-fronted melodrama that needed fewer detours |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2025/May/16/maaman-movie-review-aishwarya-lekshmi-shines-bright-in-this-soori-fronted-melodrama-that-needed-fewer-detours |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en |archive-date=16 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250516063057/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2025/May/16/maaman-movie-review-aishwarya-lekshmi-shines-bright-in-this-soori-fronted-melodrama-that-needed-fewer-detours |url-status=live }}</ref> Kirubhakar Purushothaman of [[Network18 Group|''News 18'']] gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Maaman will strike many such chords throughout. If it doesn’t—and you squirm at the melodrama—the film will feel like a bundle of clichés. [...] The film is quietly skewed in Inba’s favour, even while pretending otherwise. Crucially, it never addresses how the family will resolve the Inba–Nilan dynamic. It’s implied that Reka will simply accept it."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maaman Review: Soori's Film Is A Celebration Of Traditionalism As Virtue |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/maaman-review-sooris-film-is-a-celebration-of-traditionalism-as-virtue-9340519.html |access-date=2025-05-18 |website=[[News18]] |language=en |archive-date=17 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250517131001/https://www.news18.com/movies/maaman-review-sooris-film-is-a-celebration-of-traditionalism-as-virtue-9340519.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Janani K of ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 2/5 stars and wrote "While the film sets up nice conflicts, it often gets subverted due to skewed ideas about family."<ref>{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=16 May 2025 |title=Maaman Review: Promising ideas meet patriarchy in Soori's family drama |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/maaman-review-soori-family-drama-promising-ideas-outdated-values-2725613-2025-05-16 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250516050456/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/maaman-review-soori-family-drama-promising-ideas-outdated-values-2725613-2025-05-16 |archive-date=16 May 2025 |access-date=16 May 2025 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> Anusha Sundar of ''[[OTTPlay]]'' rated the film 2/5 stars and wrote "Soori's family drama suffers from misdirected emotions and overstretched familial bonds".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sundar |first=Anusha |date=16 May 2025 |title=Maaman movie review: Soori's family drama suffers from misdirected emotions and overstretched familial bonds |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/maaman-movie-review-sooris-family-drama-suffers-from-misdirected-emotions-and-overstretched-familial-bonds/29413c94b8369 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |access-date=16 May 2025 |archive-date=17 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250517073034/https://www.ottplay.com/review/maaman-movie-review-sooris-family-drama-suffers-from-misdirected-emotions-and-overstretched-familial-bonds/29413c94b8369 |url-status=live }}</ref> Latha Srinivasan of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' rated with 2/5 stars and wrote "this Soori Tamil drama is underwhelming and overly reliant on family sentiment."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Latha |date=16 May 2025 |title=Maaman movie review: Soori-starrer is underwhelming and overdependent on family sentiment |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/maaman-movie-review-soori-starrer-is-underwhelming-and-overdependent-on-family-sentiment-101747393885652.html |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=16 May 2025 |archive-date=16 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250516114323/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/maaman-movie-review-soori-starrer-is-underwhelming-and-overdependent-on-family-sentiment-101747393885652.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Anandu Suresh of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 1.5/5 stars and wrote "Maaman, in fact, shows that the makers missed a golden opportunity to create a full-fledged romantic film with the two."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suresh |first=Anandu |date=16 May 2025 |title=Maaman movie review: It's 2025, but family dramas continue to slap women back into 'place' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/maaman-movie-review-its-2025-but-family-dramas-continue-to-slap-women-back-into-place-10011290/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250517213203/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/maaman-movie-review-its-2025-but-family-dramas-continue-to-slap-women-back-into-place-10011290/ |archive-date=17 May 2025 |access-date=17 May 2025 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> Bhuvanesh Chandar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "Director Prasanth Pandiyaraj’s film fails to build on its intriguing central conflict, and the many regressive undertones only take away from its good intentions.[...] Maaman, at the end of the day, makes a case for this sub-genre of family dramas centring around a joint family set in southern Tamil Nadu. After all, a family is a microcosm of a society."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chandar |first=Bhuvanesh |date=2025-05-16 |title='Maaman' movie review: Soori, Aishwarya Lekshmi shoulder a flawed melodrama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/maaman-movie-review-soori-aishwarya-lekshmi-shoulder-a-flawed-melodrama/article69583085.ece |access-date=2025-05-18 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=17 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250517132155/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/maaman-movie-review-soori-aishwarya-lekshmi-shoulder-a-flawed-melodrama/article69583085.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

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