Maamannan is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Mari Selvaraj and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin. The film stars an ensemble cast that includes Udhayanidhi Stalin, Vadivelu, Fahadh Faasil, Keerthy Suresh.
Set in the 1980s, the film tells the story of an MLA from an oppressed community, his son, and their struggle against the powerful and arrogant offspring of a deceased politician. The film addresses issues such as caste suppression, political corruption and social justice.
Mamannan was praised for his strong acting, witty social commentary and the solid direction of Mari Selvaraj. However, some critics accused the film of being a propaganda film for the DMK party.
There is no doubt that “Mamannan” is a political film. The film’s director, Mari Selvaraj, is a known supporter of the DMK party, and the film’s themes of caste suppression and political corruption are largely consistent with the party’s ideology. The film also contains several scenes that appear to have been designed to appeal to DMK voters, such as the main character’s father distributing food to the poor.
Although the film does not explicitly endorse the DMK party, it is clear that the film is intended to promote the party’s message. The film’s depiction of caste suppression is particularly one-sided and fails to appreciate the efforts that have been made in recent years to address this issue.
Furthermore, portrayals of upper castes in films are often negative and stereotypical. This is especially evident in the appearance of the antagonist, who is portrayed as a cruel and arrogant man who only cares about maintaining his power.
Overall, Mamannan is a good film that deals with important social issues. However, the film has propaganda elements and cannot be said to be a truly objective and balanced film. The film’s portrayal of caste suppression is one-sided and does not appreciate the efforts that have been made in recent years to address this issue. Furthermore, portrayals of upper castes in films are often negative and stereotypical.
As such, Mamannan is more of a propaganda film than a serious exploration of the issue of caste suppression. The film is clearly intended to convey the message of the DMK party and does not offer a balanced and objective view of the issue.