Maaman OTT release: Soori and Aishwarya Lekshmi’s family drama is directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj, and explores the bond between a man and his nephew
Last Updated: 04.53 PM, May 08, 2025
Maaman is an upcoming Tamil film starring actor-comedian Soori in the lead role. The film is slated for a theatrical release on May 16, and features Mayaanadhi actor Aishwarya Lekshmi as the female lead. In the latest update, we have learnt that ZEE5 has bagged the post-theatrical streaming rights of the film. After its theatrical run, Maaman will be available with your OTTplay Premium subscription.
We had earlier reported that actor Soori, who has begun playing the lead roles, will be starring in the upcoming family drama titled Maaman. The film is directed by Vilangu fame Prasanth Pandiyaraj, with a story given by the Viduthalai actor himself. Slated for a theatrical release on May 16, the film’s post-theatrical streaming rights have been bagged by ZEE5, the makers announced. You will be able to watch Maaman very soon on OTTplay Premium as well.
Maaman, as the title suggests, talks about the endearing relationship between a man and his nephew. The family drama also features an ensemble star cast, including actors Rajkiran, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Swasika, Baba Baskar, Master. Prageeth Sivan, Bala Saravanan, Jaya Prakash, Viji Chandrasekar, Geetha Kailasam, Chaya Devi, Nikhila Sankar, Kalaivani Bhaskar, Melvin, Trichy Ananthi, Savithri, Saratha, Tamilselvi, Rail Ravi, Umesh Kanth. Maaman marks the first time Soori is collaborating with the Kaanekkaane actor, who is back in Tamil cinema after a gap.
The film is shot by Dinesh Purushothaman, with music composed by Hridayam-fame Hesham Abdul Wahab. Ganesh Siva is the editor.
As you wait for Maaman's release, you can watch the director’s previous work in the Tamil crime thriller web series Vilangu on OTTplay Premium. Starring Vemal, Ineya, Bala Saravanan, Munishkanth and RNR Manohar, among others, the series is set in a small town and revolves around a cop’s probe into three crimes that happen at the same time, which seem to be interconnected.