This movie is best example of how an age old masala political story can be made interesting with new concepts like 'time loop'. The screenplay and editing is stunning, and makes you go "Wow!!". SJ Suryah owns the screen in 2nd half and has great moments in the film. The strong antagonist makes this movie absolutely worth it. Do not miss!
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Stunning screenplay..!!
kamalbeeee26 November 2021
I am very happy to watch time loop in tamil...
Excellent screenplay and very fast and thriller movie...
Simbu and sj sury acted soo well...
I am very happy to watch time loop in tamil...
Excellent screenplay and very fast and thriller movie...
Simbu and sj surya acted soo well...
A Tamil movie unlike any other in the recent past!
TreeFiddy5326 November 2021
I went into this movie with 0 expectations, and it was SO MUCH better than I thought it would be.
People have tried different things in Kollywood in past with little success, while this different attempt deserves credit, if the movie is bad, it's just bad. But Tamil audience gets up in arms about the bad reviews and says "You'd watch the exact same concept in a Hollywood movie, but you trash it in Kollywood? You're anti-national!" LMAOwut?
THIS is how those movies should have panned out. Glad that the general Tamil audience has something to compare the deservedly trash movies to. Shoutout to Venkat Prabhu for trying something different and actually pulling it off really well.
I can't believe I'm saying this but Simbu, SJ Surya did a great job, however, the writing and editing steal the show. This bold script could have ended up being trash, but faaar from it. You, of course, have to suspend some disbelief (which you need to do for Hollywood movies as well) and this movie will keep you engaged, from start to finish. No mirch masala, no drama. No duets and unnecessary songs and dances; overall a no-nonsense movie, the likes of which you've not watched in Tamil cinema for a while.
Watch this in the theaters to really be immersed, especially for Yuvan Shankar Raja's music.
People have tried different things in Kollywood in past with little success, while this different attempt deserves credit, if the movie is bad, it's just bad. But Tamil audience gets up in arms about the bad reviews and says "You'd watch the exact same concept in a Hollywood movie, but you trash it in Kollywood? You're anti-national!" LMAOwut?
THIS is how those movies should have panned out. Glad that the general Tamil audience has something to compare the deservedly trash movies to. Shoutout to Venkat Prabhu for trying something different and actually pulling it off really well.
I can't believe I'm saying this but Simbu, SJ Surya did a great job, however, the writing and editing steal the show. This bold script could have ended up being trash, but faaar from it. You, of course, have to suspend some disbelief (which you need to do for Hollywood movies as well) and this movie will keep you engaged, from start to finish. No mirch masala, no drama. No duets and unnecessary songs and dances; overall a no-nonsense movie, the likes of which you've not watched in Tamil cinema for a while.
Watch this in the theaters to really be immersed, especially for Yuvan Shankar Raja's music.
STR 's Maanaadu
shaeshatriashwin25 November 2021
Simbu is Officially back with SuperHit package after Vaanam. To be Honest SJSuriya Steals the show Woh! What an actor! VenkatPrabhu also back with his Own Style. Good Direction and screenplay. An interesting & unpredictable TimeLoop Film. U1 Mass bgm makes more thrilling. Simbu acting is Extraordinary and will Become his career best film. Best Theatre released Movie of 2021. Firsthalf Mass. SecondHalf MaranaMass. A Must watch Worthy Film in recent times only in theatre.
Not just for STR or S.J.SURIYAH or Yuvan. Its for everything.
mdfawwazz25 November 2021
First its a great comeback film for STR with a great director VENKAT PRABHU who gave him this story has to be appreciated, this film has a strong story and it was well executed with the best actors and Yuvan in background was making magic spell which enhanced the experience of the whole movie and I should talk about S. J. SURIYAH's acting He has given the best output that he could, his parts in the movie are lit, loved the movie and especially i haven't felt any lag
GREAT magician makes EXCELLENT magic and he will create a reveloution in it.
Best time loop movie of tamil cinema
vigneshbabu-2126625 November 2021
SJ SURYA acting is rocking. Simbu interval scene is the best in this movie. I expect part 2 from venkat prabu. Hats off to director for the script.
Yuvan Bgm is the terrific. For every scene different bgm. Simbu and yuvan combo are always a magic.
Yuvan Bgm is the terrific. For every scene different bgm. Simbu and yuvan combo are always a magic.
TREAT FOR STR FANS AND A STRONG COMEBACK
ahamedmn25 November 2021
A Time Loop concept which has used perfectly by Venkat Prabhu. STR shining in this movie. SJ Suriya's comic sense and villainism was really enjoyed by audience. A perfect entertainer for sure. This is an actual DIWALIπ₯π₯π₯π₯
Yes, concept copied, But Screenplay Original
sivakumar-muthuvel25 November 2021
Maanaadu, One of the best Indian film in recent years. I am sure that this movie will be remaked in Hindi. Such a great movie. S. J. Suriya acting is really excellent.
I want the film to collect more than 100 crores. Every one watch the film in theatre.
I want the film to collect more than 100 crores. Every one watch the film in theatre.
A cracking comeback for both STR and Venkat Prabhu.
ramsoundareswaran25 November 2021
Both STR's and Venkat Prabhu's careers really needed a home run for them to stay relevant and 'Maanadu' is exactly that. The film takes on Time Loop as it's central conceit and weaves a taut screenplay that seldom drags. Once we're past the generic first 15 minutes the film just takes off into a nail-biting thriller. It keeps on building and most of the twists work really well. It's not necessarily a new concept to Hollywood (Groundhog Day, Edge of Tomorrow) but is definitely a novelty for Tamil mainstream. The story needs a dangerous but wildly entertaining villain for it to work and who better to do it than SJ Suryah. His enjoyably exaggerated performances over time have made me think that he might be the Jim Carrey of Tamil cinema. There are some 'laugh out loud' moments involving him and YG Mahendran, who was solid. Yuvan gives a typically driving score that keeps up with the film's pace. All in all VP has successfully blended high concept into a tight masala screenplay to deliver one hell of an entertainer.
Maanaadu is a supremely entertaining high-concept movie
Don_Bradman_IMDB25 November 2021
Even though the Maanadu is shade of Vantage Point and A day (Korean movie), this screenplay is completely new and Its such a new concept in Tamil industry. Worth watch movie. Fantastic 1st Half & Excellent 2nd Half. STR's Performance is ultimate, the energy and charisma that made him a beloved star. Great comback for STR. SJ Suryah is terrific in this role that calls him to act his heart out. Amazing performance from S J Suryah. Venkat Prabhu superbly Indianises the time loop concept and delivers an edge-of-the-seat masala movie. Yuvan Shankar Raja elevates the momentum of the scenes & BGM next Level, he incredibly earwormy Maanaadu theme and a theme that he uses for SJ Surya. Technically brilliant. Climax and Screenplay are extra plus. Last 20 mins is fantastic. MUST WATCH Entertaining Movie.
boasts of admirable performances
beevenkat30 November 2021
Warning: Spoilers
A muslim man is hired to kill the state's chief minister - later this will be used as a justification to incite communal riots - the hero manages to get wind of it and tries his best to thwart it - by recreating the same day over and over again - #Maanaadu is an entertaining film which explores the novel concept of "time loop" and boasts of admirable performances by Silambarasan TR and SJ Suryah - do watch it in cinemas. Rating 3/5.
Come on it is such a shameless copycat act of Happy Death Day (2017). Shame on the guys who made it without giving credits to the original makers...
venkatritk14 January 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Watch Hollywood film Happy Death Day (2017) and I am very sure you would definitely hurl one or two cuss words at the makers of Maanaadu Tamil Sci-Fi for shamelessly lifting the story and glorifying this freemake as their own brain child.
Time loop regionalised brilliantly ...
m-ramanan29 November 2021
RATED 8/10
Language: Tamil
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The time loop concept is regionalised superbly. They added nice mass masala and the repeated scenes are handled cleverly.
Its definitely the comeback movie for both STR and VP. And cherry on the top is SJ Surya. I cant imagine anyone on his Role. He is so comic and con at the same time.
After second half the sequences between STR and SJ are high level entertainment points of the movie... it has its own drawback also like templated time loop sequences, bit slow pace in the first half and bit lengthy action sequences... Still the movie is entertaining to the core.
Worth the watch.
The time loop concept is regionalised superbly. They added nice mass masala and the repeated scenes are handled cleverly.
Its definitely the comeback movie for both STR and VP. And cherry on the top is SJ Surya. I cant imagine anyone on his Role. He is so comic and con at the same time.
After second half the sequences between STR and SJ are high level entertainment points of the movie... it has its own drawback also like templated time loop sequences, bit slow pace in the first half and bit lengthy action sequences... Still the movie is entertaining to the core.
Worth the watch.
This is the best Adventure , Sci Fi Film ever made in Tamil Industry.
anirudhmukhundan25 November 2021
Venkat Prabhu is phenomenal with the screenplay and direction. The story is extremely gripping. STR has made a genuine comeback after several years with his acting and screen presence. Yuvan has one of his top scores in this film. This can be STR s and SJ Suryah s Magnum Opus. It is a new successfully accomplished experiment. It also is thought provoking on the social issues such as communal riots etc.
Overall this film is an absolute blockbuster and breathtaking to watch.
Hellfire.
Overall this film is an absolute blockbuster and breathtaking to watch.
Hellfire.
ENTERTAINING BRAIN TEASER: VP Repeats MANKATHA Magic For STR
samxxxul25 November 2021
Maanaadu is a feast of sound, vision, even taste. It is noteworthy that Venkat Prabhu tells a complex sci-fi story, but it is completely plausible with a good first half of being confronted with a film whose plot one can predict after a while, only to be confronted a little later with twists and turns that were simply KICKASS. You could say that halfway through as it makes you anticipate for an interval bang and the film does a U-turn which pays off.
Venkat Prabhu shows the power dynamics and how corrupt people incite violence in the name of religion and the depths of the human mind where terrifying creatures can hide. But what makes the film so interesting: The irony with which he proceeded here with his writing for SJ Suryah (Dhanuskodi) whose over the top antics is fun to watch supported by Simbu's (Abdul Khaaliq) excellent performance and it is commendable to see him experiment shedding his mass hero image. The conflict fits in harmoniously and with disastrous consequences in the event and challenging their own fate. They both hold the plot together and it is the beginning and the end and it repeats (maybe Part 2).
The editing deserves a special mention here, so expect a break neck pace and whiplash sequences which keeps the 2nd half in a tense zone, it is supported with terrific soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja (whoever saw the film will understand that).
Conclusion: It has a unique vision, and VP stages scenes in an interesting way to express the tug-of-war and i'm sure it will cater to all types of audiences. So happy that Silambarasan aka Simbu is back with a banger of a movie and I hope he treads along the same path to balance commercial cinema with artistic approach and not taking the audience for granted especially his loyal diehard fans. Finally, this film contains all the things that an audience would expect to make it a pure entertaining and HOOT worthy watch.
Venkat Prabhu shows the power dynamics and how corrupt people incite violence in the name of religion and the depths of the human mind where terrifying creatures can hide. But what makes the film so interesting: The irony with which he proceeded here with his writing for SJ Suryah (Dhanuskodi) whose over the top antics is fun to watch supported by Simbu's (Abdul Khaaliq) excellent performance and it is commendable to see him experiment shedding his mass hero image. The conflict fits in harmoniously and with disastrous consequences in the event and challenging their own fate. They both hold the plot together and it is the beginning and the end and it repeats (maybe Part 2).
The editing deserves a special mention here, so expect a break neck pace and whiplash sequences which keeps the 2nd half in a tense zone, it is supported with terrific soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja (whoever saw the film will understand that).
Conclusion: It has a unique vision, and VP stages scenes in an interesting way to express the tug-of-war and i'm sure it will cater to all types of audiences. So happy that Silambarasan aka Simbu is back with a banger of a movie and I hope he treads along the same path to balance commercial cinema with artistic approach and not taking the audience for granted especially his loyal diehard fans. Finally, this film contains all the things that an audience would expect to make it a pure entertaining and HOOT worthy watch.
Vera lvl maanaadu movie..thalaivan str mass epoma
pradeepaustin25 November 2021
Magnum opuse Come Back by STR
umerubsf25 November 2021
The young super star just arrived with a thunderstorm
Box office will be full of money rain
What performance by STR &other cast special mention for SJ Surya what a character he is...
The back ground music is just out standing !!
This is perfect Diwali gift !!!
The back ground music is just out standing !!
This is perfect Diwali gift !!!
Best Sci-fi Film
rosheenkan25 November 2021
The film has best choreographed scenes. Super performance of Simbu and SJ Surya. I like the dialogue "Vandha sutta polla repeatu" which is more funnier for me. The screenplay and direction very awesome.
The first half is powerful and awesome while second half is excellent and innovative. Yuvan music and BGM mass and powerful.
Made on a budget of 30 crore, Maanaadu got extremely positive response from critics and audiences. I think the movie might be the highest grossing film in Simbu career and first 100 crore movie like Doctor which is Sivakarthikeyan first 100 crore movie.
Thus, Maanaadu will become one of best Tamil films of 2021 and it was a must watch.
The first half is powerful and awesome while second half is excellent and innovative. Yuvan music and BGM mass and powerful.
Made on a budget of 30 crore, Maanaadu got extremely positive response from critics and audiences. I think the movie might be the highest grossing film in Simbu career and first 100 crore movie like Doctor which is Sivakarthikeyan first 100 crore movie.
Thus, Maanaadu will become one of best Tamil films of 2021 and it was a must watch.
Time loop plus politics.....
vibhus-1778025 November 2021
Time loop concept was very well handled with good entertaining elements . Venkat Prabhu done a good job in his script writing , especially time loop concept in politics was something new and interesting . Only two characters shined in the movie , Abdul Khaaliq and Dhanushkodi , both the characters were very well handled by Simbhu and SJ Surya's performance . It was good that they didn't placed any song after Meherezylaa song ( I excepted Voice of Unity song at end credits ) . Asusual terrific BGM from Yuvan . 1st half it took some time for the story to pickup and 2nd half was really good . They could've avoided some spoon feeding in movie . We can notice that Venkat Prabhu's making style got bit dull nowadays , but that didn't affect the movie much . Overall a well made time loop concept with politics and entertainment , something new and good watch for family audience .
Best Entertainer with Good Information and Ideology
prithiviramthirupathy26 November 2021
I didn't expect this kind of film, script, screenplay from Venkat Prabhu. Used his talent usefully and greatly.
Very outstanding seat edge Time loop Sci-Fi thriller film not only for Tamil Audience but also for everyone in India. Real political based PAN India Film.
While watching the films like Source Code, Tenet we must involve and raise questions ourselves "What's next? What's next?". Likewise we feel it here.
SilambarasanTR and SJ Suriya performed very neatly with their beast mode of acting. Rest other actors gave their contribution clearly. Yuvan BGM Thunder Storm.
Praveen KL Editing Extra-ordinary (His Work must be more challenge-able than others. Handled Rightly and Perfectly).
Cinematography and Visual Effects made the film as a visual treat. For one Single shot, they kept many angles with different perspective view of the scene. It's really challenge-able and Interestingly Worked.
Surely we will give standing ovation for their mind-blowing work. Fully satisfy all class of audience. Definitely you will feel the different set of experience if you're the first time Timeloop film watcher. Commercial film need to be like this!
Worldwide Blockbuster Hit. Gain more repeat audience. Another Biggest Box Office Collection Film of this year.
Theme: Root of one big artificial disaster happening for the society or community lies on one's greediness and for their own profit.
Exact Diwali Treat it is!
Now Simbhu Fans, its time for you to celebrate well.. Audience Reaction: "Theater'ku Vandhom Paarthom Magizhndhom Repeat'u"
Very outstanding seat edge Time loop Sci-Fi thriller film not only for Tamil Audience but also for everyone in India. Real political based PAN India Film.
While watching the films like Source Code, Tenet we must involve and raise questions ourselves "What's next? What's next?". Likewise we feel it here.
SilambarasanTR and SJ Suriya performed very neatly with their beast mode of acting. Rest other actors gave their contribution clearly. Yuvan BGM Thunder Storm.
Praveen KL Editing Extra-ordinary (His Work must be more challenge-able than others. Handled Rightly and Perfectly).
Cinematography and Visual Effects made the film as a visual treat. For one Single shot, they kept many angles with different perspective view of the scene. It's really challenge-able and Interestingly Worked.
Surely we will give standing ovation for their mind-blowing work. Fully satisfy all class of audience. Definitely you will feel the different set of experience if you're the first time Timeloop film watcher. Commercial film need to be like this!
Worldwide Blockbuster Hit. Gain more repeat audience. Another Biggest Box Office Collection Film of this year.
Theme: Root of one big artificial disaster happening for the society or community lies on one's greediness and for their own profit.
Exact Diwali Treat it is!
Now Simbhu Fans, its time for you to celebrate well.. Audience Reaction: "Theater'ku Vandhom Paarthom Magizhndhom Repeat'u"
Perhaps, the smartest Time-Loop Film Ever Written with a Mind-Blowing Crossover working as the USP Factor.
SAMTHEBESTEST26 December 2021
Maanaadu (2021) :
Brief Review -
Perhaps, the smartest Time-Loop Film Ever Written with a Mind-Blowing Crossover working as the USP Factor. Venkat Prabhu has written a time loop thriller that can be compared to other films of the same genre on Global level. Right from 'Groundhog Day' to 'Edge Of Tomorrow' to visually splendid 'Doctor Strange' to Villeneuve's 'Arrival' to Christopher Nolan's groundbreaking 'Tenet', this film surpasses the level of thrill and multilayer narratives with its unique idea. The best thing one has to notice about the film is, as they even quoted it - 'No Film ever elaborated why Time-loop happened to the protagonist'. And this film has an answer to it. Even if it's a mythological one, it is still an answer to get away with it. And guess what? It's not just the protagonist who is trapped in the time loop, but also the antagonist and with a reason (quite fascinating and fictional though, but a reason alright). Maanaadu has this Mind-blowing Crossover as the USP factor, which we haven't really seen in many films and on such smart level. The second half takes you on a crazy ride of continuous events, new questions and new answers. There is nothing wrong with the writing of the film but the execution isn't that great. It has those typical low grade cliches as other Tamil Films, however, that may not even bother you if you are okay with it. Nevertheless, the idea is wonderful, simply groundbreaking. The performances are decent and the Prabhu's direction is Mass friendly. He gives you all the massy moments like Hero's stylish entry, cool pauses, action, twists and the face off between the good and the bad. The film even goes on to touch Islamophobia, Hinduphobia, the demolition of the Babri Masjid, and how Tamil Nadu alienates Muslims. But there is a honest message of unity- well, that's too mainstream, no. Overall, an uncanny attempt but well judged and deserves to be Watched.
RATING - 7/10*
By - #samthebestest.
Perhaps, the smartest Time-Loop Film Ever Written with a Mind-Blowing Crossover working as the USP Factor. Venkat Prabhu has written a time loop thriller that can be compared to other films of the same genre on Global level. Right from 'Groundhog Day' to 'Edge Of Tomorrow' to visually splendid 'Doctor Strange' to Villeneuve's 'Arrival' to Christopher Nolan's groundbreaking 'Tenet', this film surpasses the level of thrill and multilayer narratives with its unique idea. The best thing one has to notice about the film is, as they even quoted it - 'No Film ever elaborated why Time-loop happened to the protagonist'. And this film has an answer to it. Even if it's a mythological one, it is still an answer to get away with it. And guess what? It's not just the protagonist who is trapped in the time loop, but also the antagonist and with a reason (quite fascinating and fictional though, but a reason alright). Maanaadu has this Mind-blowing Crossover as the USP factor, which we haven't really seen in many films and on such smart level. The second half takes you on a crazy ride of continuous events, new questions and new answers. There is nothing wrong with the writing of the film but the execution isn't that great. It has those typical low grade cliches as other Tamil Films, however, that may not even bother you if you are okay with it. Nevertheless, the idea is wonderful, simply groundbreaking. The performances are decent and the Prabhu's direction is Mass friendly. He gives you all the massy moments like Hero's stylish entry, cool pauses, action, twists and the face off between the good and the bad. The film even goes on to touch Islamophobia, Hinduphobia, the demolition of the Babri Masjid, and how Tamil Nadu alienates Muslims. But there is a honest message of unity- well, that's too mainstream, no. Overall, an uncanny attempt but well judged and deserves to be Watched.
RATING - 7/10*
By - #samthebestest.
Underlined theme to show Ms in a good light
krishna-2088617 January 2022
First of all, director didn't show properly on why they (protagonist & antagonist) are having a time loop/paradox. Director cleverly showed Mus lims in a good light even though "All mus lims may not be terrorists but all terrorists are mus lims".
Well written time loop
shan-1248726 November 2021
It's well executed time loop movie with two main leads made this movie a treat to watch.. the director made sure it's easily understood for any layman to watch And enjoy.. thou most part of simbu shot with new slim look there are parts (song and post song scene) hv his slightly chubby look.. visible on his face not body.. ignore that and this is a treat surely.. kudos to the team.
A Well Made Timeloop of Tamil Sci-fi Cinema
appu_hariharann27 November 2021
What a movie what a movie, Str, SJ suryah steals the show and yuvan bgm chance eh illa semma fun adhu adhula SJ Suryah BGM entry irukke semma goosebumps and feel. Totally a worthy movie to watch, VP Screenplay was top notch and it's Best Comeback Movie for Simbu...π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
Best Sci-fi on and Tamil Cinema Industry.
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