Maargan Review

 

Maargan directed by Leo John Paul featuring Vijay Antony, Ajay Dishan, Brigida and others. The film is a psychological crime narrative that includes several supernatural elements. With music composed by Vijay Antony himself, Maargan positions itself as a serious film that wants to do more than just entertain. While it does succeed in parts, it also leaves behind a trail of unanswered questions that slightly weaken the experience.

The most striking aspect of Maargan is the performance of Ajay Dishan, who plays the role of Tamil Arivu. His portrayal is so layered and nuanced that he becomes the moral anchor of the film. There is a deliberate ambiguity in his character, and the way he presents that balance between good and evil. While the rest of the cast stays subtle and underplayed as the story requires, Ajay’s performance His screen presence is strong.

The core plot of the film is not entirely new, falling into the familiar territory of serial killer mysteries, but the way it is built gives it a sense of freshness. What makes it different is the motive behind the crimes and the inclusion of supernatural elements that are scattered across the storyline. These elements could have easily disrupted the focus or pushed the film into a different genre but to its credit the writing holds them. The twists are meaningful and are placed with enough care to maintain tension. There is clear intent in how the mystery unfolds and that keeps the film engaging for the most part.

Music plays an important role in shaping thrillers, especially when the scenes are built more on tension than action and Vijay Antony’s background score does exactly that. The film does not rely on loud songs or musical detours but instead focuses on creating an atmosphere through its score. The background music rises during the right moments and helps heighten the emotion and suspense without drawing too much attention to itself.

Cinematography is not remarkable. Since most of the film takes place in closed or controlled spaces, it does not have the opportunity to showcase grand visuals. Still the camera work stays focused and consistent that captures the mood without distraction. But the screenplay deserves more praise. For a film of this scale, the writing maintains a steady pace, with a sense of seriousness. It never drags and the screenplay plays a major role in delivering the tension, especially during the reveal sequences and twists.

That said, Maargan does stumble in certain areas especially when it comes to the supernatural elements that remain unexplained. These moments lack context and take away from the believability of the film. When a thriller mixes logic with fantasy, there needs to be a clear balance or at least a reason behind the unexplained and that is something this film misses. There are also a few scenic flaws and inconsistencies in how some scenes are edited or structured, which make certain portions feel abruptly placed.

At times the film also shifts its focus, with scenes that feel disconnected or lacking in proper reasoning. These gaps in logic are not addressed and the lack of explanation makes it harder to stay invested. Certain transitions lack clarity. These are small details, but they matter in a film that depends so much on atmosphere and internal logic.

Overall Maargan is a decent thriller that could have been much better had it paid more attention to coherence and consistency. It has an interesting plot and a controlled atmosphere that builds tension without overdoing it. But the loose ends and unexplained ideas take away some of its impact. Still it remains a one time watchable film with moments that work well within its limitations.

Rating: 6.5/10⭐️