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Maayakoothu

Crime Drama Fantasy Tamil


A writer's tale unravels-a magical and mystical ride through realms unknown.

Cast:Nagarajan Kannan, Delhi Ganesh, Mu Ramaswamy, Boxer Dheena, S.K. Gaayathri, Rekha Kumanan
Director:A. R. Raghavendran
Writer:A. R. Raghavendran, M.Srinivasan
Editor:Nagooran Ramachandran
Camera:Sundar Ram Krishnan

Guild Reviews

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A Puzzling Fever Dream Which Mixes Pulp Fiction and Philosophy

FCG Member Reviewer Vishal Menon
Vishal Menon | The Hollywood Reporter India
Mon, July 14 2025

Despite its many limitations, 'Maayakoothu' takes you to a new place and leaves you there

The opening shot of AR Raghavendra’s head-scratcher Maayakoothu frames two creators and one creation as they discuss the philosophies of their respective artforms. Our protagonist Vasan (AR Raghavendra) is the writer of pulply serialised novels, and we see him deep in conversation with a sculptor he refers to as his mentor. As they discuss the powers they wield as creators, we see the mentor slowly sculpting away at the bust of a man, explaining how a single stroke of his chisel is enough to both bring life and death to his creation.

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