Kamal Haasan Praises Fahadh Faasil-Vadivelu’s Maareesan: 'Dances Effortlessly Between Wit And Depth'

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has given his stamp of approval to 'Maareesan', the upcoming comedy-thriller starring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu.

Helmed by Sudheesh Sankar, Maareesan is scheduled for a theatrical release this Friday.

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Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has given his stamp of approval to 'Maareesan', the upcoming comedy-thriller starring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu. Helmed by Sudheesh Sankar, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release this Friday. A day ahead of its release, Kamal shared his thoughts on the film in a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter), calling it a delightful cinematic experience.

“Watched Maareesan – a film that dances effortlessly between wit and depth, leaving me laughing, thinking, and admiring its craft. Had a wonderful conversation with the team to congratulate them on this delightful creation,” Kamal wrote.

He further added, “Beneath its humour lies a socially conscious lens on human emotion and a keen gaze at the darker shadows of our society. The kind of inventive, spirited cinema I naturally gravitate towards – both as viewer and creator.”

Watched Maareesan - a film that dances effortlessly between wit and depth, leaving me laughing, thinking, and admiring its craft. Had a wonderful conversation with the team to congratulate them on this delightful creation.

Beneath its humour lies a socially conscious lens on…

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) July 24, 2025

About Maareesan

'Maareesan' follows the story of Dhaya, a small-time thief played by Fahadh Faasil, who crosses paths with Velayudham, an elderly man battling Alzheimer’s, portrayed by comedy legend Vadivelu. What begins as a deceptive plan to rob the old man soon turns into an emotional and transformative journey for both characters.

The film boasts music by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by Kalaiselvan Sivaji.

Kamal Haasan’s recent screen appearance

On the work front, Kamal Haasan was recently seen in 'Thug Life', directed by Mani Ratnam. The film reunited the duo after their iconic collaboration in Nayakan. A gritty gangster saga, Thug Life explored the relationship between Kamal’s character and his adopted son Amaran, played by Silambarasan. Featuring an ensemble cast including Trisha Krishnan, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Ali Fazal, and Abhirami, the film received mixed reviews and was embroiled in controversy after a comment Kamal made during a promotional event. Despite the buzz, it underperformed at the box office. 'Thug Life' is now streaming on Netflix.