Aadhi and Nikki Galrani, who had earlier worked in Yagavarayinum Naa Kaaka, have teamed up again in Maragadha Naanayam. It is a fantasy-horror film, written and directed by ARK Saravanan, a former associate of Ram Kumar of Mundasupatti fame.
Maragadha Naanayam is filled with a lot of talented artists that include Anandaraj, Ramdoss, Mime Gopi, Kaali Venkat, MS Baskar and Kota Srinivasa Rao. Dhibu Ninan Thomas has composed music, and Kottai Aanda Arasan, Nee Kavithaigala and Usiredukkum Kootam songs have been received well by the audience.
Story:
Maragadha Naanayam is centred around five characters and set across three periods. The story is inspired by a real-life incident and the director has added necessary elements to make it an entertaining film without the usual clichéd hero-heroine characters. It tells the tale of two gangs in search of a treasure.
To pay off a debt of Rs 40 lakh, Senguttavan (Aadhi) comes to Chennai and he finds smuggling to be the easiest way to make quick bucks. Ramdoss (Munishkanth) and Elango (Daniel) become his partners in crime. When the trio plans to do something big, a Chinese meets them to find a precious stone called 'Maragadha Naanayam' and offers them Rs 10 crore.
There is a past to the gem and a horror story is associated with it. What happens to them once they start their journey to find the stone forms the interesting part of the story.
Reviews:
The template of Maragadha Naanayam is similar to the usual movies made on fantasy adventure movies, but the treatment makes the difference in this flick. Innovative plots, whacked out characters and good performances impress the viewers.
Positives:
Humour interwoven with the story.
Genuine comedy.
Apt usage of VFX.
Visuals.
Negatives:
A regular story.
Unwanted scenes spoil the show at parts.
Read the audience's response to the film below:
Rohin Venkatesan:
#MaragadhaNaanayam is a fun watch with its innovative plot, whacked out characters and quirky treatment. Do watch it but don't dare touch it
VadiveluDeenadayalan:
Appreciable rendition, humour interwoven with the story, perfect casting and good acting. #MaragadhaNaanayam #aadhiofficial #nikkigalrani
ReviewPuram:
#MaragadhaNaanayam is funny at places. The story isn't uninteresting as such, but there are few unwanted kiddish moments to spoil the show.
#MaragadhaNaanayam has the same old play of emotions with a group of friendly ghosts & our protagonists. Tried and tested, done and dusted.
#MaragadhaNaanayam is a pretty basic horror heist comedy. Nothing out of the ordinary. Bearable enough if you admire the genre.
Kaushik LM:
#MaragathaNaanayam 1st half - The characters of @nikkigalrani, @Arunrajakamaraj, Munishkanth are something not seen before. Surprise factor
#MaragathaNaanayam - Debut Dir @ARK_SARAVAN is a solid talent. Delivers an original multi-genre comedy treat @AadhiOfficial @nikkigalrani
#MaragathaNaanayam 2nd half -Genuine comedy entertainment, &super thrills with the unmanned truck. Shd work well at the boxoffice. Good job
#MaragathaNaanayam -Good music by Dhibu, apt usage of VFX, fine visuals by PV Shankar, no needless scenes leftover by @editor_prasanna. Fine
Surendhar MK:
#MaragathaNaanayam is awesome fun. Had a great time watching the film. Original writing, authentic comedy with a wacky fantasy spin to it.
Haricharan Pudipeddi:
#Maragathanaanyam: A whacked out comedy with some great laugh-out-loud stretches. Didn't expect the film to be this good. Quite surprised.
Anand Cinemas:
Daintily written, but gets a little self indulgent during the end! #MaragathaNaanayam is best in terms of story..#AnandCinemas
#MaragathaNaanayam 2nd half -Genuine comedy entertainment, &super thrills with the unmanned truck. Shd work well at the boxoffice. Good job
#MaragathaNaanayam -Good music by Dhibu, apt usage of VFX, fine visuals by PV Shankar, no needless scenes leftover by @editor_prasanna. Fine
