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Maaveeran

Maaveeran is a title used for several Indian films in Tamil cinema, most notably a 2023 Tamil-language political superhero film directed by Madonne Ashwin and starring Sivakarthikeyan.

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Maaveeran is a title used for several Indian films in Tamil cinema, most notably a 2023 Tamil-language political superhero film directed by Madonne Ashwin and starring Sivakarthikeyan. The title also refers to a 1986 Tamil-language action film starring Rajinikanth and a 2011 Tamil-dubbed version of the Telugu film Magadheera. The title translates to "Great Warrior" in English.

Maaveeran (2023 film)

A 2023 Indian Tamil-language political superhero film directed by Madonne Ashwin and produced by Shanthi Talkies. It follows a cartoonist named Sathya who hears a voice after an accident and is drawn into conflict with a corrupt politician. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan as a timid cartoonist who hears a voice after an accident and is pushed to confront a corrupt minister. It was released on 14 July 2023.

Maaveeran (1986 film)

A 1986 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Rajasekhar and starring Rajinikanth, Ambika, and Jaishankar. It was a remake of the 1985 Hindi film Mard.

Maaveeran (2011 film)

A Tamil-dubbed version of the 2009 Telugu-language film Magadheera. The title was used for its Tamil release rather than for an original standalone production.

Title and usage

Maaveeran is a Tamil term meaning "Great Warrior." Because multiple films have used the title, references to Maaveeran usually require the year or context to identify the specific film.

Key facts

  • Maaveeran most commonly refers to the 2023 Tamil-language political superhero film directed by Madonne Ashwin.
  • The 2023 film stars Sivakarthikeyan as a timid cartoonist who hears a voice after an accident and is pushed to confront a corrupt minister.
  • A 1986 Tamil-language action film also used the title Maaveeran and starred Rajinikanth.
  • A 2011 Tamil-language release used Maaveeran as the title for the dubbed version of the Telugu film Magadheera.
  • The title translates to "Great Warrior" in English.

Frequently asked questions

What is Maaveeran?
Maaveeran is a film title used for multiple Indian Tamil-language releases, including a 2023 superhero film, a 1986 action film, and a 2011 Tamil-dubbed film.
Which Maaveeran film is the best known?
The 2023 Tamil-language film directed by Madonne Ashwin is the most commonly referenced modern usage of the title.
Who starred in Maaveeran (2023)?
The 2023 film stars Sivakarthikeyan, with Aditi Shankar, Saritha, Mysskin, Monisha Blessy, Yogi Babu, and Sunil also credited.
When was Maaveeran (2023) released?
It was released on 14 July 2023.
What does Maaveeran mean?
The title translates to "Great Warrior."

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maaveeran_(2023_film)
    Supports: 2023 Tamil-language film title, director, cast, premise, release date
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maaveeran_(1986_film)
    Supports: 1986 Tamil-language film title, director, cast, remake status, release date
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maaveeran
    Supports: Disambiguation of the Maaveeran title across multiple films
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/maaveeran_2023
    Supports: 2023 film synopsis, director, production company, release date