Maareesan | Australian Classification

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Mature themes, violence, references to sexual violence, suicide references and coarse language

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Poster image for Maareesan

In an unusual situation, Velayudham sets out on a journey with Dhaya from Nagercoil to Tiruvannamalai-a journey that will alter both their lives in ways they never imagined. What unfolds becomes the heart of the story.

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Maareesan is an Indian drama/thriller film in which thief Dhaya helps stranger Velayudham travel across villages, each keeping secrets from the other. The film is in Tamil with English subtitles.

Themes

The film contains themes relating to mental decline, illegal activities, deception, revenge and justice. There are verbal references to child abuse and implied child trafficking, and visual and verbal references to suicide, including a depiction of a bloodied wrist.

Violence

The film contains violence involving improvised weapons, hitting, kicking and choking, at times featuring brief blood detail, including discreet bursting. There are also threats of violence, and undetailed verbal references to child sexual abuse.

Language

The film contains a partially obscured use of the word "motherf***er" in addition to the words "shit", "crap", "screwed", "bloody", "damn" and "hell".

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Industry details

Classification date

21 July 2025

Year of production

2025

Classification

M

Consumer advice

Mature themes, violence, references to sexual violence, suicide references and coarse language

Category

Films

Category detail

Public Exhibition

Media type

DCP

Version

ORIGINAL

Duration

152 minutes

Director/Creator

Sudheesh Sankar

Producer

R. B. Choudary

Production company

Super Good Films

Country of origin

INDIA

Language

TAMIL

Applicant

HOME SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT PTY LTD

File number

T25/08911

Classification number

CLAS-913095

Alternative titles

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