Maaman is an upcoming Tamil film starring actors Soori and Aishwarya Lekshmi in the leading roles. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on May 16, and is directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj who had earlier helmed the critically acclaimed web series Vilangu . Ahead of the film’s release, the makers of Maaman released the trailer of the film on social media on Thursday.

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Maaman trailer out: Soori leads a heartwarming tale of relationships

The trailer of actor Soori’s next Maaman, has been released by the makers on social media on Thursday. The actor, who has already made a strong impact with films like Viduthalai and Kottukkaali , has also given the story of Maaman.

The trailer begins with Soori (who is playing the titular role of maternal uncle) running to his pregnant sister and sharing an update about the fetus. He says that the baby has grown ears and it should be his voice that will be first heard. Soon, we see how Soori becomes the doting uncle, right from holding him first at birth to caring him on every aspect. Maaman introduces it to be a family drama before making a turn as action film. But suddenly, a rift is created as the uncle and nephew. A painful separation takes place, as we are reminded how strong is their relationship.

The cast of Maaman includes Rajkiran, Vimal, 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, and Umesh Kanth. It is written and directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj, who earlier made Vilangu web series.

Where to watch Vilangu on OTT?

As you wait for Maaman to release in theatres on May 16, you can binge watch Prasanth Pandiyaraj’s Vilangu web series which had won critical acclaim. The crime web series is available for streaming on OTTplay Premium app. It stars Vemal, Ineya, Bala Saravanan, Munishkanth and RNR Manohar, among others. The small-town series revolves around a cop’s probe about three crimes that happen at the same time, and seem to be interconnected.