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{{short description|2013 film by Bharat Bala}}
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{{Infobox film
| name          = Maryan
| image          = Maryan film poster.jpg
| image          = Poster of Mariyaan.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Film Poster
| director      = [[Bharat Bala]]
| director      = [[Bharat Bala]]
| producer      = [[Viswanathan Ravichandran|V. Ravichandran]]
| writer        = [[Joe D'Cruz]] <small>'''(Dialogue)'''</small>
| writer        = [[Joe D'Cruz]] <small>'''(Dialogue)'''</small>
| screenplay    = Bharat Bala<br />Sriram Rajan
| screenplay    = Bharat Bala<br />Sriram Rajan
| story          = Bharat Bala
| story          = Bharat Bala
| based_on       =  
| producer       = [[V. Ravichandran (film producer)|V. Ravichandran]]
| starring      = [[Dhanush]]<br>[[Parvathy Thiruvothu]]
| starring      = [[Dhanush]]<br>[[Parvathy Thiruvothu]]
| narrator      =  
| cinematography = [[Marc Koninckx]]
| editing        = [[Vivek Harshan]]
| music          = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| music          = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| cinematography = [[Marc Koninckx]]
| studio        = [[V. Ravichandran (film producer)|Aascar Film Pvt Ltd]]
| editing        = [[Vivek Harshan]]
| distributor    = Aascar Film Pvt Ltd
| studio        = [[Viswanathan Ravichandran|Aascar Film Pvt Ltd]]
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|07|19}}
| distributor    = [[Viswanathan Ravichandran|Aascar Film Pvt Ltd]] (Tamil)<br>SVR Media (Telugu)
| released      = {{start date|df=yes|2013|07|19}} (Tamil)<br>{{start date|df=yes|2015|09|11}} (Telugu)
| runtime        = 133 minutes
| runtime        = 133 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Tamil
| language      = Tamil
| budget        =
| gross          =
}}
}}


'''''Maryan''''' (pronounced ''Mariyāņ''; {{Translation|Immortal}}) is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language [[survival film]] directed by [[Bharat Bala]], and produced by [[Venu Ravichandran]], under the banner [[Aascar Films]], starring [[Dhanush]] and [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-15/news-interviews/31196273_1_dhanush-film-bollywood-flick |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130331060731/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-15/news-interviews/31196273_1_dhanush-film-bollywood-flick |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 March 2013 |title=Dhanush's next with Bharatbala |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=15 March 2012 |access-date=10 May 2012}}</ref>  The film has music and background score composed by [[A. R. Rahman]];<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/81190.html |title=Rahman: I am back |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=21 April 2012 |access-date=10 May 2012}}</ref> cinematography and editing were done by [[Marc Koninckx]] and [[Vivek Harshan]] respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/81016.html |title=Dhanush's next: 'Maryan'! |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=18 April 2012 |access-date=10 May 2012}}</ref> The dialogues in the film were penned by [[Joe D' Cruz]]. [[Academy Awards|Oscar]]-award winner [[Resul Pookutty]] was the sound designer of the film. ''Maryan'' is an emotional journey of a common man to an unknown place with the hope to come home and lead a better life.<ref name="zn">{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/tamil-film-industry-more-open-to-fresh-stories-bharatbala_131852.htm |title=Tamil film industry more open to fresh stories: Bharatbala  |publisher=Zee News |date=11 April 2013 |access-date=11 April 2013}}</ref> The film's title represents the character as "a man who never dies".<ref name="rediff" />
'''''Maryan''''' ({{IPAc-en|m|ər|ɪ|j|ɒ̃}} {{Translation|Immortal}}) is a 2013 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Survival film|survival]] [[drama film]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Maryan |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/maryan-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zody1mdy |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |quote=MARYAN is a Tamil language drama about a fisherman who goes to work in Africa for two years.}}</ref> directed by [[Bharat Bala]], and produced by [[V. Ravichandran (film producer)|V. Ravichandran]], under the banner [[Aascar Films]], starring [[Dhanush]] and [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]]. The film has music and background score composed by [[A. R. Rahman]]; cinematography and editing were done by [[Marc Koninckx]] and [[Vivek Harshan]] respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 April 2012 |title=Dhanush's next: 'Maryan'! |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/81016.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927005758/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/81016.html |archive-date=27 September 2013 |access-date=10 May 2012 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref> The dialogues in the film were penned by [[Joe D' Cruz]]. [[Academy Awards|Oscar]]-award winner [[Resul Pookutty]] was the sound designer of the film.


The film revolves around a story of human survival adapted from a newspaper article of a real-life crisis event, when three oil workers from Tamil Nadu were kidnapped and taken hostage in [[Sudan]] by mercenaries.<ref name="fpsin">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/dhanush-s-maryan-postponed-news-tamil-nfyjENgihic.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609010930/http://www.sify.com/movies/dhanush-s-maryan-postponed-news-tamil-nfyjENgihic.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 June 2013 |title=Bharat Bala, Dhanush, AR Rahman: Maryan is a film to watch out for |publisher=Sify |date=24 May 2013 |access-date=24 May 2013}}</ref> Bharatbala narrated the story to Dhanush on September 2011, and the film was announced officially on March 2012, revealing the details of the cast and crew. The commencement of the principal photography took place on the same date, and was primarily shot across Sudan and Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. The underwater scenes were filmed in [[Andamans]]<ref name="promo" /> and scenes featuring arid land were filmed at [[Rann of Kutch]] in [[Gujarat]].
The film revolves around a story of human survival adapted from a newspaper article of a real-life crisis event, when three oil workers from Tamil Nadu were kidnapped and taken hostage in [[Sudan]] by mercenaries.<ref name="fpsin">{{Cite web |date=24 May 2013 |title=Bharat Bala, Dhanush, AR Rahman: Maryan is a film to watch out for |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/dhanush-s-maryan-postponed-news-tamil-nfyjENgihic.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609010930/http://www.sify.com/movies/dhanush-s-maryan-postponed-news-tamil-nfyjENgihic.html |archive-date=9 June 2013 |access-date=24 May 2013 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Bharatbala narrated the story to Dhanush in September 2011, and the film was announced officially in March 2012, revealing the details of the cast and crew. The commencement of the principal photography took place on the same date, and was primarily shot across Sudan and Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. The underwater scenes were filmed in [[Andamans]] and scenes featuring arid land were filmed at [[Rann of Kutch]] in [[Gujarat]].


The film released in [[Auro 3D]] sound format<ref name="aur" /> on selective screens in India and worldwide on 19 July 2013.<ref name="reldate">{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/maryans-release-date-officially-announced-maryan-dhanush-29-06-13.html|title=Maryan's release date officially announced!|publisher=Behindwoods|date=29 June 2013|access-date=29 June 2013}}</ref> The film received positive critical reception in India.<ref name="Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-movie-review-mariyaan-is-a-must-watch-50238474-in-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723013747/http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-movie-review-mariyaan-is-a-must-watch-50238474-in-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 July 2013|title=Maryan is a Must watch!|publisher=in.com|date=20 July 2013|access-date=20 July 2013}}</ref> The film had the biggest opening in the United States amongst all Indian films releasing on the same date.<ref name="us">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/358768309346369538|title=At the USA Boxoffice, amongst Indian releases|publisher=Twitter – [[Taran Adarsh]]|access-date=21 July 2013}}</ref> However, in Tamil Nadu the film was declared as an average grosser.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130806031346/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=15035247&cid=13525926 Chennai Box-Office – July 26 to 28]. Sify.com (30 July 2013). Retrieved on 7 January 2014.</ref> The dubbed Telugu version of the film titled ''Mariyaan'' was released on 11 September 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.telugucinemas.in/2015/07/dhanush-mariyaan-is-all-set-to-release.html|title = Dhanush Mariyaan is all set to release on July 31|access-date = 7 August 2015|publisher = telugucinemas.in}}</ref>
The film released in [[Auro 3D]] sound format<ref name="aur" /> on selective screens in India and worldwide on 19 July 2013. The film received positive critical reception in India And it was declared as a box office hit.<ref name="Review">{{Cite web |date=20 July 2013 |title=Maryan is a Must watch! |url=http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-movie-review-mariyaan-is-a-must-watch-50238474-in-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723013747/http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-movie-review-mariyaan-is-a-must-watch-50238474-in-1.html |archive-date=23 July 2013 |access-date=20 July 2013 |publisher=in.com}}</ref> The film had the biggest opening in the United States amongst all Indian films releasing on the same date.<ref name="us">{{Cite web |last=taran adarsh |author-link=Taran Adarsh |date=21 Jul 2013 |title=At the USA Boxoffice, amongst Indian releases, Tamil film #Maryan has opened bigger and better than Hindi releases. |url=https://x.com/taran_adarsh/status/358768309346369538 |access-date=19 April 2025}}</ref> The dubbed Telugu version of the film titled ''Mariyaan'' was released on 11 September 2015 by SVR Media.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 July 2015 |title=Dhanush Mariyaan is all set to release on July 31 |url=http://www.telugucinemas.in/2015/07/dhanush-mariyaan-is-all-set-to-release.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924114137/http://www.telugucinemas.in/2015/07/dhanush-mariyaan-is-all-set-to-release.html |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=7 August 2015 |publisher=telugucinemas.in}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Mariyaan Joseph ([[Dhanush]]) is a fisherman in a village named [[Neerody]]. He has an auspicious bond with sea and proudly claims himself as "Kadal Raasa" (King of Ocean). Panimalar ([[Parvathy Thiruvothu|Parvathy]]) falls in love with Maryan and does not shy away in confessing it to him. Maryan is loved and longed by Panimalar, but sadly, her feelings are not reciprocated. The more Maryan tries to keep Panimalar away from him, the closer she tries to get. This eventually leads to him falling for her. Once, Panimalar is caught in unfortunate circumstances and to support her financially, Maryan is forced to take up employment on contract basis for two years in Sudan. He then befriends Saami ([[Jagan (actor)|Jagan]]), and he is his only companion for Four years. He successfully completes his tenure and packs bags in jubilation to return to his ladylove, but tragedy strikes in the form of Sudanese terrorists, who end up kidnapping Maryan and two of his coworkers, demanding money for their freedom. One of his coworkers gets killed by the head terrorist (Christophe Minie). After 21 days in captivity, Maryan escapes with Saami and runs for his life. He gets separated from Saami, who gets killed later on, and gets lost in the desert and suffers from dehydration and confronts cheetahs as his mirage. After finding the coast, he fights the terrorist who catches up with him and escapes. He then returns to his village where his love is waiting for him.
Mariyaan Joseph is a fisherman in a village named [[Neerody]] in [[Kanyakumari district|Kanniyakumari district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. He has an auspicious bond with sea and proudly claims himself as "Kadal Raasa" (King of Ocean). Panimalar falls in love with Maryan and does not shy away in confessing it to him. Maryan is loved and longed by Panimalar, but sadly, her feelings are not reciprocated. The more Maryan tries to keep Panimalar away from him, the closer she tries to get. This eventually leads to him falling for her. Once, Panimalar is caught in unfortunate circumstances and to support her financially, Maryan is forced to take up employment on contract basis for two years in [[Sudan]]. He then befriends Saami, and he is his only companion for four years. He successfully completes his tenure and packs bags in jubilation to return to his lady love, but tragedy strikes in the form of [[War in Darfur|Sudanese extremists]], who end up kidnapping Maryan and two of his coworkers, demanding money for their freedom. One of his coworkers gets killed by the head terrorist. After 21 days in captivity, Maryan escapes with Saami and runs for his life. He gets separated from Saami, who gets killed later on, and gets lost in the desert and suffers from dehydration and confronts [[cheetah]]s as his mirage. After finding the coast, he fights the terrorist who catches up with him and escapes. He then returns to his village where his love is waiting for him.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* Barry Mydou as Al-Jazeera
* Barry Mydou as Al-Jazeera
* Dagbeh Tweh
* Dagbeh Tweh
* [[Hari Krishnan (actor)|Hari Krishnan]]
* [[Hari Krishnan (Tamil actor)|Hari Krishnan]] as Fisherman
* [[Joe D'Cruz]] as Negotiator at Hospital (cameo role)
* [[Joe D'Cruz]] as Negotiator at Hospital (cameo role)
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==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
{{Quote box|width=40%|align=right|quote= "I was one of the jury members at the National awards committee that chose Dhanush as the best actor for ''[[Aadukalam]]''. His performance in ''Aadukalam'' moved me. I was looking for a real person to carry this character. I needed to believe the character, his emotions and his journey. Who else but Dhanush could give me what I wanted?" |source=—Director Bharat Bala on approaching [[Dhanush]], who had won the [[National Film Award for Best Actor|58th National Film Award for Best Actor]] for his performance in ''Aadukalam''.<ref name="rediff"/> }}
{{Quote box|width=40%|align=right|quote= "I was one of the jury members at the National awards committee that chose Dhanush as the best actor for ''[[Aadukalam]]''. His performance in ''Aadukalam'' moved me. I was looking for a real person to carry this character. I needed to believe the character, his emotions and his journey. Who else but Dhanush could give me what I wanted?" |source=—Director Bharat Bala on approaching [[Dhanush]], who had won the [[National Film Award for Best Actor|58th National Film Award for Best Actor]] for his performance in ''Aadukalam''.<ref name="rediff" /> }}
In early 2011, director Bharat Bala read about a 2008 incident involving three immigrant oil workers from India being kidnapped in the [[Darfur]] region of [[Sudan]] and how they had managed to escape from post being hostages. While improvising his script, the director met the former hostages who were held for 21 days under captivity. In late September 2011, the director narrated the first half of the film script to actor Dhanush and he agreed play the character Maryan. During this time, the filmmaker was done with half of the screenplay. Following his casting in the film, actor Dhanush became involved in character and screenplay-related discussions that were carried on for six months.<ref name="rediff">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-bharat-bala-mariyaan-is-the-story-of-human-survival/20130325.htm?sc_cid=fbshare#3|title='Dhanush's performance in Aaduklaam moved me'|author=Shobha Warrier|publisher=[[Rediff|Rediff Movies]]|date=25 March 2013|access-date=28 March 2013}}</ref> In March 2012, the film and collaborations were officially announced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-12-02/dhanush-a-r-rahman-09-03-12.html|title=Dhanush joins the ARR and Bharat Bala league|publisher=Behindwoods|date=9 March 2012|access-date=28 March 2013}}</ref> After a lot of research, the director came up with the film title and stated it is the name of the character. In [[Tamil language|Tamil]] it translates to "A man who never dies". As per the film script, it implies that the spirit of the man never dies.<ref name="rediff" />
In early 2011, director Bharat Bala read about a 2008 incident involving three immigrant oil workers from India being kidnapped in the [[Darfur]] region of [[Sudan]] and how they had managed to escape from post being hostages. While improvising his script, the director met the former hostages who were held for 21 days under captivity. In late September 2011, the director narrated the first half of the film script to actor Dhanush and he agreed play the character Maryan. During this time, the filmmaker was done with half of the screenplay. Following his casting in the film, actor Dhanush became involved in character and screenplay-related discussions that were carried on for six months.<ref name="rediff">{{Cite web |last=Warrier |first=Shobha |author-link=Shobha Warrier |date=25 March 2013 |title='Dhanush's performance in Aaduklaam moved me' |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-bharat-bala-mariyaan-is-the-story-of-human-survival/20130325.htm?sc_cid=fbshare#3 |access-date=28 March 2013 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> In March 2012, the film and collaborations were officially announced.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=15 March 2012 |title=Dhanush's next with Bharatbala |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Dhanushs-next-with-Bharatbala/articleshow/12275309.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130331060731/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-15/news-interviews/31196273_1_dhanush-film-bollywood-flick |archive-date=31 March 2013 |access-date=10 May 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> After a lot of research, the director came up with the film title and stated it is the name of the character. In Tamil it translates to "A man who never dies". As per the film script, it implies that the spirit of the man never dies.<ref name="rediff" />


The director opined that the fishing community in southern India goes through terrible hardship and countries like [[Nigeria]], [[Sudan]], [[Libya]] borrow them as hard labor. The character played by actor Dhanush is a physically strong, economically poor but simple man from a very remote village who was in need of a job and hence, this forms the outline of the film.<ref name="rediff" /> Parvathy was signed on to play a key role as character Maryan's love interest in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/80512.html |title=Parvathy Menon opposite Dhanush? |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=6 April 2012 |access-date=10 May 2012}}</ref> The director was inspired by the 2008 French-Liberian film ''[[Johnny Mad Dog]]'', which starred a real-life group of [[Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy|LURD]] [[Military use of children|child soldiers]] and subsequently chose them as well as the cinematographer of that film, [[Marc Koninckx]], to be a part of ''Maryan''.<ref name="rediff" />
The director opined that the fishing community in southern India goes through terrible hardship and countries like [[Nigeria]], [[Sudan]], [[Libya]] borrow them as hard labor. The character played by actor Dhanush is a physically strong, economically poor but simple man from a very remote village who was in need of a job and hence, this forms the outline of the film.<ref name="rediff" /> Parvathy was signed on to play a key role as character Maryan's love interest after a successful audition.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-05-10 |title=Bharat Bala, Dhanush, AR Rahman: Maryan is a film to watch out for |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bharat-bala-dhanush-ar-rahman-maryan-is-a-film-to-watch-out-for-769747.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250416034725/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bharat-bala-dhanush-ar-rahman-maryan-is-a-film-to-watch-out-for-769747.html |archive-date=16 April 2025 |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=[[Firstpost]] |language=en}}</ref> The director was inspired by the 2008 French-Liberian film ''[[Johnny Mad Dog]]'', which starred a real-life group of [[Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy|LURD]] [[Children in the military|child soldiers]] and subsequently chose them as well as the cinematographer of that film, [[Marc Koninckx]], to be a part of ''Maryan''.<ref name="rediff" />


A press release from March 2013 along with a poster revealed the film's outline as "A young man is faced with adversity. Life deals him immense challenges, and forces him to struggle to thrive. But he does, nevertheless, fighting to survive by thriving on the sheer undying spirit of the human will to survive. Along his thrilling journey is a tryst with adventure, a smattering of drama and a gritty tale that shows the power of love in extreme circumstances. And that is the story of ''Maryan''."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-30/news-interviews/38144624_1_mariyaan-bharatbala-marc-koninckx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528113643/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-30/news-interviews/38144624_1_mariyaan-bharatbala-marc-koninckx|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 May 2013|title=Dhanush's Maryan story revealed|date=30 March 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=31 March 2013}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[Zee News]]'', Bharatbala quoted, "Even though it (''Maryan'') is about the fight for survival, it deals with several other emotions such as love, separation and struggle. The story recounts a beautiful journey about the separation of the protagonist from his loved ones and his struggle to reunite".<ref name="zn" />
A press release from March 2013 along with a poster revealed the film's outline as "A young man is faced with adversity. Life deals him immense challenges, and forces him to struggle to thrive. But he does, nevertheless, fighting to survive by thriving on the sheer undying spirit of the human will to survive. Along his thrilling journey is a tryst with adventure, a smattering of drama and a gritty tale that shows the power of love in extreme circumstances. And that is the story of ''Maryan''."<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 March 2013 |title=Dhanush's Maryan story revealed |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-30/news-interviews/38144624_1_mariyaan-bharatbala-marc-koninckx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528113643/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-30/news-interviews/38144624_1_mariyaan-bharatbala-marc-koninckx |archive-date=28 May 2013 |access-date=31 March 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[Zee News]]'', Bharatbala quoted, "Even though [''Maryan''] is about the fight for survival, it deals with several other emotions such as love, separation and struggle. The story recounts a beautiful journey about the separation of the protagonist from his loved ones and his struggle to reunite".<ref name="zn">{{Cite web |date=11 April 2013 |title=Tamil film industry more open to fresh stories: Bharatbala |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/tamil-film-industry-more-open-to-fresh-stories-bharatbala_131852.htm |access-date=11 April 2013 |publisher=Zee News}}</ref>


===Filming===
===Filming===
As the film's story takes place in [[Sudan]] and in [[Kanyakumari]], India,<ref>{{cite news|title=Actors should fit the landscape of film: Bharatbala|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-04/news-interviews/39025843_1_parvathi-menon-mariyaan-bharatbala|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823001652/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-04/news-interviews/39025843_1_parvathi-menon-mariyaan-bharatbala|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 August 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=10 May 2013}}</ref> Bharatbala noted that filming had to take place in two contrasting terrains. The sandy rugged locations in [[Africa]] were shot in [[Liberia]], made to look like Sudan, and several other portions were shot in a month. Subsequent close-up scenes featuring supporting cast members from Africa were filmed in India. The first schedule of the film began in [[Namibia]], with scenes including a fight sequence supervised by Dilip Subarayan, being canned.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-12-01/dhanush-ar-rahman-06-06-12.html |title=Dhanush and AR Rahman make magic |publisher=Behindwoods |date=6 June 2012|access-date=6 June 2012}}</ref> The song "Nenje Ezhu" was shot in [[Namibia#Coastal Desert|Namibia's Coastal Deserts]] featuring the leading duo.<ref name="deccan">{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/rahman-sings-dhanush-mariyaan-118 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120819111822/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/rahman-sings-dhanush-mariyaan-118 |archive-date=19 August 2012 |title=Rahman sings for Dhanush in Maryan |author = Anupama Subramanian|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |date=18 August 2012 | access-date =18 August 2012}}</ref> Dhanush also shared screen space with a [[cheetah]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Dhanushs-animal-instincts-on-screen/articleshow/21506793.cms | title=Dhanush's animal instincts on screen! | work=The Times of India | date=1 August 2013 | access-date=1 August 2013 | author=Srinivasa Ramanujam}}</ref>
As the film's story takes place in [[Sudan]] and in [[Kanyakumari]], India,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Actors should fit the landscape of film: Bharatbala |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-04/news-interviews/39025843_1_parvathi-menon-mariyaan-bharatbala |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823001652/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-04/news-interviews/39025843_1_parvathi-menon-mariyaan-bharatbala |archive-date=23 August 2013 |access-date=10 May 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Bharatbala noted that filming had to take place in two contrasting terrains. The sandy rugged locations in [[Africa]] were shot in [[Liberia]], made to look like Sudan, and several other portions were shot in a month. Subsequent close-up scenes featuring supporting cast members from Africa were filmed in India. The first schedule of the film began in [[Namibia]], with scenes including a fight sequence supervised by Dilip Subarayan, being canned.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 June 2012 |title=Dhanush and AR Rahman make magic |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-12-01/dhanush-ar-rahman-06-06-12.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120608202601/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-12-01/dhanush-ar-rahman-06-06-12.html |archive-date=8 June 2012 |access-date=6 June 2012 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The song "Nenje Ezhu" was shot in [[Namibia#Coastal Desert|Namibia's Coastal Deserts]] featuring the leading duo.<ref name="deccan">{{Cite news |last=Anupama Subramanian |date=18 August 2012 |title=Rahman sings for Dhanush in Maryan |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/rahman-sings-dhanush-mariyaan-118 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120819111822/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/rahman-sings-dhanush-mariyaan-118 |archive-date=19 August 2012 |access-date=18 August 2012 |work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> Dhanush also shared screen space with a [[cheetah]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramanujam |first=Srinivasa |date=1 August 2013 |title=Dhanush's animal instincts on screen! |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Dhanushs-animal-instincts-on-screen/articleshow/21506793.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801062307/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Dhanushs-animal-instincts-on-screen/articleshow/21506793.cms |archive-date=1 August 2013 |access-date=1 August 2013 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


The final schedule of the film started in [[Nagercoil]], [[Tamil Nadu]] in November 2012 and filming took place over a couple of months throughout the coastal region of South India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/88396.html |title=Maryan shooting enters final schedule |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=20 November 2012 |access-date=21 November 2012}}</ref> Filming was also held in [[Mandaikadu|Mandaikadapudur]] village close to [[Kanyakumari]], India, named as Neerodi in the film.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/I-see-only-Dhanush-as-Mariyaan/2013/05/11/article1584228.ece|title='I see only Dhanush as Mariyaan'|author=Rinku Guptan|newspaper=The New Indian Express|date=11 May 2013| access-date=13 May 2013}}</ref> The entire film was shot in reverse with the climax scenes being filmed first and hence the last scene shot was the beginning scene of the film.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-18/news-interviews/36414920_1_mariyaan-bharat-bala-dhanush |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521062309/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-18/news-interviews/36414920_1_mariyaan-bharat-bala-dhanush |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 May 2013 |title='Maryan' shot in reverse|date=18 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 January 2013}}</ref> Dhanush underwent a special ocean diving course, to swim up to 50 feet underwater.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2013/dhanush-mariyaan-bharat-bala-107449.html | title=Dhanush immersed himself into Maryan character: Bharat Bala | work=OneIndia | access-date=29 April 2013}}</ref> Bharat Bala said that Dhanush would jump with the diving suit, go deep, settle down and get rid of the suit and then surge for the actual shot.<ref name="zn" /> Dhanush had two underwater support divers to supply him air during the underwater scenes. The underwater scenes were filmed in [[Andamans]].<ref name="promo">{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2013/dhanush-mariyaan-promo-hits-106787.html|title=Dhanush's Maryan promo gets 2 lakh hits|author= Ramchander|publisher=One India Entertainment|date=3 April 2013|access-date=3 April 2013}}</ref> Certain arid land scenes were also shot at [[Rann of Kutch]] in [[Gujarat]].
The final schedule of the film started in [[Nagercoil]], [[Tamil Nadu]] in November 2012 and filming took place over a couple of months throughout the coastal region of South India.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 November 2012 |title=Maryan shooting enters final schedule |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/88396.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121122114207/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/88396.html |archive-date=22 November 2012 |access-date=21 November 2012 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref> Filming was also held in [[Mandaikadu|Mandaikadapudur]] village close to [[Kanyakumari]], India, named as Neerodi in the film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rinku Guptan |date=11 May 2013 |title='I see only Dhanush as Mariyaan' |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/I-see-only-Dhanush-as-Mariyaan/2013/05/11/article1584228.ece |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602061321/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/I-see-only-Dhanush-as-Mariyaan/2013/05/11/article1584228.ece |archive-date=2 June 2013 |access-date=13 May 2013 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The entire film was shot in reverse with the climax scenes being filmed first and hence the last scene shot was the beginning scene of the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 January 2013 |title='Maryan' shot in reverse |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Mariyaan-shot-in-reverse/articleshow/18074028.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521062309/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-18/news-interviews/36414920_1_mariyaan-bharat-bala-dhanush |archive-date=21 May 2013 |access-date=20 January 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Dhanush underwent a special ocean diving course, to swim up to 50 feet underwater.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dhanush immersed himself into Maryan character: Bharat Bala |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2013/dhanush-mariyaan-bharat-bala-107449.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518053855/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2013/dhanush-mariyaan-bharat-bala-107449.html |archive-date=18 May 2013 |access-date=29 April 2013 |website=OneIndia}}</ref> Bharat Bala said that Dhanush would jump with the diving suit, go deep, settle down and get rid of the suit and then surge for the actual shot.<ref name="zn" /> Dhanush had two underwater support divers to supply him air during the underwater scenes. The underwater scenes were filmed in [[Andamans]].<ref name="promo">{{Cite web |last=Ramchander |date=3 April 2013 |title=Dhanush's Maryan promo gets 2 lakh hits |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2013/dhanush-mariyaan-promo-hits-106787.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518035132/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2013/dhanush-mariyaan-promo-hits-106787.html |archive-date=18 May 2013 |access-date=3 April 2013 |publisher=One India Entertainment}}</ref> Certain arid land scenes were also shot at [[Rann of Kutch]] in [[Gujarat]].


The film incorporates firm [[Barco NV]]'s [[Auro 11.1]] surround sound technology. The re-recording in the [[Auro 3D|Auro]] format was done at composer [[A R Rahman]]'s [[AM Studios]] making it the first Tamil film to mix native sounds in the format.<ref name="aur">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalcinemareport.com/article/am-studios-chennai-mixes-maryan-barco%E2%80%99s-auro-111#.UcHQVefYKpp|title=AM Studios, Chennai, Mixes Maryan with Barco's Auro 11.1|author=Nick Dager|publisher=Digital Cinema Report|date=19 June 2013|access-date=19 June 2013}}</ref> Bharatbala claimed, one would find three different contrasting uses of the Auro 3D sound in the film. First, in the fishing village and the feel of the ocean surface, then deep into the desert and the sonic sounds and textures of the ocean, 50–55 feet under the water.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/bringing-maryan-alive/article4911901.ece|title=Bringing Maryan alive |author =Sudhish Kamath|newspaper=The Hindu |location=[[Chennai]]|date=13 July 2013 | access-date =16 July 2013 }}</ref> He revealed through [[Twitter]] that the film's [[digital intermediate]] works were completed by 9 July 2013. Scenes during the making of the movie were placed with the end credits of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/bharatbala/status/353829588767494144|title=Maryan just finished DI with Colorist Rob |author=Bharatbala|publisher=Bharatbala on [[Twitter]]|access-date=9 July 2013}}</ref>
The film incorporates firm [[Barco NV]]'s [[Auro 11.1]] surround sound technology. The re-recording in the [[Auro 3D|Auro]] format was done at composer [[A R Rahman]]'s [[AM Studios]] making it the first Tamil film to mix native sounds in the format.<ref name="aur">{{Cite web |last=Nick Dager |date=19 June 2013 |title=AM Studios, Chennai, Mixes Maryan with Barco's Auro 11.1 |url=http://www.digitalcinemareport.com/article/am-studios-chennai-mixes-maryan-barco%E2%80%99s-auro-111#.UcHQVefYKpp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626181103/http://www.digitalcinemareport.com/article/am-studios-chennai-mixes-maryan-barco%E2%80%99s-auro-111#.UcHQVefYKpp |archive-date=26 June 2013 |access-date=19 June 2013 |publisher=Digital Cinema Report}}</ref> Bharatbala claimed, one would find three different contrasting uses of the Auro 3D sound in the film. First, in the fishing village and the feel of the ocean surface, then deep into the desert and the sonic sounds and textures of the ocean, 50–55 feet under the water.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sudhish Kamath |date=13 July 2013 |title=Bringing Maryan alive |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/bringing-maryan-alive/article4911901.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130716154142/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/bringing-maryan-alive/article4911901.ece |archive-date=16 July 2013 |access-date=16 July 2013 |work=The Hindu |location=[[Chennai]]}}</ref> He revealed through [[Twitter]] that the film's [[digital intermediate]] works were completed by 9 July 2013. Scenes during the making of the movie were placed with the end credits of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharatbala |title=Maryan just finished DI with Colorist Rob |url=https://twitter.com/bharatbala/status/353829588767494144 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305040228/https://twitter.com/bharatbala/status/353829588767494144 |archive-date=5 March 2016 |access-date=9 July 2013 |publisher=Bharatbala on [[Twitter]]}}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
{{Main| Maryan (soundtrack)}}
{{Main| Maryan (soundtrack)}}
The music and background score of the film was composed by [[A R Rahman|A. R. Rahman]]. The complete soundtrack album was released at the composer's recording studio in [[Chennai]] on 17 May 2013, along with ''[[Raanjhanaa (soundtrack)|Raanjhanaa]]'', another album composed by Rahman. The album was also made available as [[Audio mastering|mastered]] for [[iTunes]] version.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/sony-music-releases-two-mastered-itunes-albums|title=Sony Music releases two 'Mastered for iTunes' albums|publisher=Radio and Music|access-date=11 May 2013}}</ref> The day after release, the track "Nenjae Ezhu" topped all the charts with over one crore online listeners.<ref>{{cite web|date=18 May 2013|title=Nenjae Yezhu – Topping The Charts|url=https://twitter.com/rahman360/status/334138496329584640/photo/1|access-date=18 May 2013|publisher=Rahman360}}</ref> After one month of the release of the soundtrack album, the songs "Nenjae Ezhu" and "Kadal Raasa Naan" attained the peak position on the [[Radio Mirchi|Radio Mirchi South]] Top 20 charts, whereas "Sonapareeya" peaked at #3 and "Innum Konjam Neram" at #18.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/chennai/countdown/tamil-top-20|title=TAMIL TOP 20 – Radio Mirchi|publisher=radiomirchi.com|date=19 June 2013|access-date=19 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/bharatbala/status/342940705922101250/photo/1|title=Maryan song Kadal Rasa no #1 on RadioMirchi top 20|publisher=[[Twitter]] posts by Bharatbala|date=7 June 2013|access-date=19 June 2013}}</ref> The soundtrack album was entitled as "Tamil Album of Year" in [[iTunes]]’ Best of 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/What-connects-Rahman-and-Dhanush-to-Apple/articleshow/27776712.cms|title=What connects Rahman and Dhanush to Apple?|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=23 December 2013}}</ref>
The music and background score of the film was composed by [[A R Rahman|A. R. Rahman]]. The complete soundtrack album was released at the composer's recording studio in [[Chennai]] on 17 May 2013, along with ''[[Raanjhanaa (soundtrack)|Raanjhanaa]]'', another album composed by Rahman. The album was also made available as [[Audio mastering|mastered]] for [[iTunes]] version.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sony Music releases two 'Mastered for iTunes' albums |url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/sony-music-releases-two-mastered-itunes-albums |access-date=11 May 2013 |publisher=Radio and Music}}</ref> The day after release, the track "Nenjae Ezhu" topped all the charts with over one crore online listeners.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 May 2013 |title=Nenjae Yezhu – Topping The Charts |url=https://twitter.com/rahman360/status/334138496329584640/photo/1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140115010511/https://twitter.com/rahman360/status/334138496329584640/photo/1 |archive-date=15 January 2014 |access-date=18 May 2013 |publisher=Rahman360}}</ref> After one month of the release of the soundtrack album, the songs "Nenjae Ezhu" and "Kadal Raasa Naan" attained the peak position on the [[Radio Mirchi|Radio Mirchi South]] Top 20 charts, whereas "Sonapareeya" peaked at #3 and "Innum Konjam Neram" at #18.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 June 2013 |title=TAMIL TOP 20 – Radio Mirchi |url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/chennai/countdown/tamil-top-20 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150323011728/http://www.radiomirchi.com/chennai/countdown/tamil-top-20 |archive-date=23 March 2015 |access-date=19 June 2013 |publisher=radiomirchi.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=7 June 2013 |title=Maryan song Kadal Rasa no #1 on RadioMirchi top 20 |url=https://twitter.com/bharatbala/status/342940705922101250/photo/1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140115005347/https://twitter.com/bharatbala/status/342940705922101250/photo/1 |archive-date=15 January 2014 |access-date=19 June 2013 |publisher=[[Twitter]] posts by Bharatbala}}</ref> The soundtrack album was entitled as "Tamil Album of Year" in [[iTunes]]’ Best of 2013.<ref>{{Cite news |title=What connects Rahman and Dhanush to Apple? |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/What-connects-Rahman-and-Dhanush-to-Apple/articleshow/27776712.cms |access-date=23 December 2013 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>


==Controversies==
==Controversies==
The third teaser as well as a promotional film poster depicting a smoking Dhanush<ref name="auddate" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kollyinsider.com/2013/04/mariyaan-smoking-scenes-might-be-deleted.html|title=Maryan smoking scenes might be deleted!|publisher=KollyInsider|date=13 April 2013|access-date=18 April 2013}}</ref> were criticised by former [[Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare]] of India, [[Anbumani Ramadoss]]. He claimed that the scenes prioritise smoking in the movie and hence it is a punishable offence to appear smoking in cinemas. Following this, reports claimed that the actor was in discussions with the director for the removal of such contents from the film.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-16/news-interviews/38584938_1_mariyaan-bharat-bala-smoking-scenes|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419233102/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-16/news-interviews/38584938_1_mariyaan-bharat-bala-smoking-scenes|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 April 2013|title=Dhanush smoking to be scenes deleted?|date=16 April 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=18 April 2013}}</ref>
The third teaser as well as a promotional film poster depicting a smoking Dhanush<ref name="auddate" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2013 |title=Maryan smoking scenes might be deleted! |url=http://www.kollyinsider.com/2013/04/mariyaan-smoking-scenes-might-be-deleted.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304033922/http://www.kollyinsider.com/2013/04/mariyaan-smoking-scenes-might-be-deleted.html |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=18 April 2013 |publisher=KollyInsider}}</ref> were criticised by former [[Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare]] of India, [[Anbumani Ramadoss]]. He claimed that the scenes prioritise smoking in the movie and hence it is a punishable offence to appear smoking in cinemas. Following this, reports claimed that the actor was in discussions with the director for the removal of such contents from the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 April 2013 |title=Dhanush smoking to be scenes deleted? |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-16/news-interviews/38584938_1_mariyaan-bharat-bala-smoking-scenes |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419233102/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-16/news-interviews/38584938_1_mariyaan-bharat-bala-smoking-scenes |archive-date=19 April 2013 |access-date=18 April 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


==Marketing==
==Marketing==
The first official poster of the film was released on 28 March 2013.<ref name="fl">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/rahman360/status/317264714231058432/photo/1|title=Maryan – First Look|publisher=Rahman360|access-date=28 March 2013}}</ref> A thirty-second teaser featuring only Dhanush only released on 29 March 2013.<ref name="sm">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/south_sonymusic/status/317500705239859200|title= first look at Dhanush starrer #Maryan!|publisher=Sony Music South on [[Twitter]]|access-date=29 March 2013}}</ref> On 31 March 2013, another 40-second teaser with a musical score was released that showed Dhanush with a spear in his hand, diving into deep sea in a breath and hunting on the seabed.<ref name="promo" /> The third teaser of 30 seconds was released on 4 April 2013. It depicted the actor fighting and smoking.<ref name="auddate">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-04/news-interviews/38277527_1_panimalar-construction-fisherman-mariyaan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408081101/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-04/news-interviews/38277527_1_panimalar-construction-fisherman-mariyaan|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 April 2013|title=Maryan teasers getting better!|date=4 April 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=4 April 2013}}</ref> The teaser of the song "Nenje Ezhu" was released on 26 April 2013. It crossed over three lakh views on [[YouTube]] in less than two days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/arrahmans-magic-repeats-itself-again-for-mariyaan-a-r-rahman-mariyaan-29-04-13.html|title=A.R.Rahman's magic repeats itself for Maryan|publisher=Behindwoods|date=29 April 2013|access-date=29 April 2013}}</ref> A. R. Rahman extended an invitation through [[YouTube]] for the premiere of the song "Nenjae Ezhu" on 3 May 2013.<ref>{{cite AV media | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsPVbj0U0xI | title=AR.Rahman – Exclusive Invitation to Nenjae Yezhu Premier | publisher=Sony Music | date=30 April 2013 | medium=YouTube}}</ref> The official trailer was released on 1 May 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-01/news-interviews/38956618_1_mariyaan-bharat-bala-dhanush|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511071929/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-01/news-interviews/38956618_1_mariyaan-bharat-bala-dhanush|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 May 2013|title=Dhanush announces release of 'Maryan' trailer|date=1 May 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=1 May 2013}}</ref> After the trailer garnered nearly seven lakh views in one day on Sony India's music channel, it was re-released as an upgraded [[Vevo]] version.<ref>{{cite AV media | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80ZLOX1bhU8 | title=Maryan – Official Trailer by Director Bharatbala | publisher=MaryanMovieVEVO | date=2 May 2013 | medium=YouTube}}</ref> On 13 June 2013, a press meet headed by the director claimed that the film utilised the [[Auro 3D]] sound technology.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barco.com/en/News/Press-releases/major-post-production-facility-am-studios-chooses-auro-111-by-barco-on-account-of-unique-3d-sound-ex.aspx|title=Mariyaan using Auro 11.1 by Barco!|website=barco.com|access-date=13 June 2013}}</ref> The actor, director and the music composer promoted the film at an event at [[Jaya TV|Jaya TV studios]] that was aired live on 23 June 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/bharatbala/status/348819716871159809/photo/1|title=Dhanush Rahman & myself on Jaya TV / Maryan promotion|publisher=Bharatbala on [[Twitter]]|access-date=24 June 2013}}</ref>
The first official poster of the film was released on 28 March 2013.<ref name="fl">{{Cite web |title=Maryan – First Look |url=https://twitter.com/rahman360/status/317264714231058432/photo/1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140115010201/https://twitter.com/rahman360/status/317264714231058432/photo/1 |archive-date=15 January 2014 |access-date=28 March 2013 |publisher=Rahman360}}</ref> A thirty-second teaser featuring only Dhanush only released on 29 March 2013.<ref name="sm">{{Cite web |title=first look at Dhanush starrer #Maryan! |url=https://twitter.com/south_sonymusic/status/317500705239859200 |access-date=29 March 2013 |publisher=Sony Music South on [[Twitter]]}}</ref> On 31 March 2013, another 40-second teaser with a musical score was released that showed Dhanush with a spear in his hand, diving into deep sea in a breath and hunting on the seabed.<ref name="promo" /> The third teaser of 30 seconds was released on 4 April 2013. It depicted the actor fighting and smoking.<ref name="auddate">{{Cite news |date=4 April 2013 |title=Maryan teasers getting better! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Mariyaan-teasers-getting-better/articleshow/19376024.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408081101/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-04/news-interviews/38277527_1_panimalar-construction-fisherman-mariyaan |archive-date=8 April 2013 |access-date=4 April 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The teaser of the song "Nenje Ezhu" was released on 26 April 2013. It crossed over three lakh views on [[YouTube]] in less than two days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 April 2013 |title=A.R.Rahman's magic repeats itself for Maryan |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/arrahmans-magic-repeats-itself-again-for-mariyaan-a-r-rahman-mariyaan-29-04-13.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501184908/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/arrahmans-magic-repeats-itself-again-for-mariyaan-a-r-rahman-mariyaan-29-04-13.html |archive-date=1 May 2013 |access-date=29 April 2013 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> A. R. Rahman extended an invitation through [[YouTube]] for the premiere of the song "Nenjae Ezhu" on 3 May 2013.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsPVbj0U0xI |title=AR.Rahman – Exclusive Invitation to Nenjae Yezhu Premier |date=30 April 2013 |type=YouTube |publisher=Sony Music}}</ref> The official trailer was released on 1 May 2013.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 May 2013 |title=Dhanush announces release of 'Maryan' trailer |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-01/news-interviews/38956618_1_mariyaan-bharat-bala-dhanush |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511071929/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-01/news-interviews/38956618_1_mariyaan-bharat-bala-dhanush |archive-date=11 May 2013 |access-date=1 May 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> After the trailer garnered nearly seven lakh views in one day on Sony India's music channel, it was re-released as an upgraded [[Vevo]] version.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80ZLOX1bhU8 |title=Maryan – Official Trailer by Director Bharatbala |date=2 May 2013 |type=YouTube |publisher=MaryanMovieVEVO |access-date=19 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160411040536/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80ZLOX1bhU8 |archive-date=11 April 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 13 June 2013, a press meet headed by the director claimed that the film utilised the [[Auro 3D]] sound technology.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mariyaan using Auro 11.1 by Barco! |url=http://www.barco.com/en/News/Press-releases/major-post-production-facility-am-studios-chooses-auro-111-by-barco-on-account-of-unique-3d-sound-ex.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130623034800/http://www.barco.com/en/News/Press-releases/major-post-production-facility-am-studios-chooses-auro-111-by-barco-on-account-of-unique-3d-sound-ex.aspx |archive-date=23 June 2013 |access-date=13 June 2013 |website=barco.com}}</ref> The actor, director and the music composer promoted the film at an event at [[Jaya TV|Jaya TV studios]] that was aired live on 23 June 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dhanush Rahman & myself on Jaya TV / Maryan promotion |url=https://twitter.com/bharatbala/status/348819716871159809/photo/1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304115832/https://twitter.com/bharatbala/status/348819716871159809/photo/1 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=24 June 2013 |publisher=Bharatbala on [[Twitter]]}}</ref>


The promotions for the dubbed Telugu version of the film began from February 2015. The dubbed trailer was released on 14 February 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Trailer-Dhanush-starrer-Maryan-in-Telugu/articleshow/46231434.cms|title=Trailer: Dhanush-starrer Maryan in Telugu|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=7 August 2015}}</ref>
The promotions for the dubbed Telugu version of the film began from February 2015. The dubbed trailer was released on 14 February 2015.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Trailer: Dhanush-starrer Maryan in Telugu |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Trailer-Dhanush-starrer-Maryan-in-Telugu/articleshow/46231434.cms |access-date=7 August 2015 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>


==Release==
==Release==
The satellite rights of the film were secured by [[Jaya TV]]. Initially set to release on 31 May 2013,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/all-the-important-dates-for-dhanushs-maryan-fall-in-may-dhanush-maryan-07-05-13.html|title=All the important dates for Dhanush's Maryan fall in May|publisher=Behindwoods|date=7 May 2013|access-date=27 May 2013}}</ref> due to post-production and re-recording works, the release date was changed to 21 June 2013. There was a scarcity of scrutiny theatres for the certification process so, the film was censored on 17 June 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-15/news-interviews/39992534_1_dhanush-censor-national-award-winning-actor|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619000857/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-15/news-interviews/39992534_1_dhanush-censor-national-award-winning-actor|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 June 2013|title=Dhanush's 'Maryan' censor delayed|date=15 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=18 June 2013}}</ref> The film was given a [[U/A certificate]] by the [[Censor Board]] for its theme and some violence in the climax. However, it was re-censored to exempt itself from [[entertainment tax]] and hence, was given a [[U certificate (India)|U certificate]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-22/news-interviews/40133813_1_ua-certificate-raanjhanaa-tamil-titles|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730015902/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-22/news-interviews/40133813_1_ua-certificate-raanjhanaa-tamil-titles|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 July 2013|title='Maryan' gets U", release on June 27|date=22 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=24 June 2013}}</ref> The release date of 21 June 2013 was cancelled to avoid clash with Dhanush's Hindi debut film ''[[Raanjhanaa]]'' and delayed process for censoring.{{citation needed|date=July 2013}} The film was eventually released on 19 July 2013.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1864642/report-tamil-director-bharat-bala-praises-dhanush-in-maryan Tamil director Bharat Bala praises Dhanush in Maryan – Entertainment – DNA]. Dnaindia.com. Retrieved on 7 January 2014.</ref>
''Maryan'' was initially set to release on 31 May 2013.<ref name="fpsin" /> Due to post-production and re-recording works, the release date was changed to 21 June 2013. There was a scarcity of scrutiny theatres for the certification process so, the film was censored on 17 June 2013.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 June 2013 |title=Dhanush's 'Maryan' censor delayed |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-15/news-interviews/39992534_1_dhanush-censor-national-award-winning-actor |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619000857/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-15/news-interviews/39992534_1_dhanush-censor-national-award-winning-actor |archive-date=19 June 2013 |access-date=18 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film was given a [[U/A certificate]] by the [[Censor Board]] for its theme and some violence in the climax. However, it was re-censored for [[entertainment tax]] relief and hence, was given a [[U certificate (India)|U certificate]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 June 2013 |title='Maryan' gets U", release on June 27 |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-22/news-interviews/40133813_1_ua-certificate-raanjhanaa-tamil-titles |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730015902/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-22/news-interviews/40133813_1_ua-certificate-raanjhanaa-tamil-titles |archive-date=30 July 2013 |access-date=24 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The release date of 21 June 2013 was cancelled to avoid clash with Dhanush's Hindi debut film ''[[Raanjhanaa]]'' and delayed process for censoring.{{citation needed|date=July 2013}} The film was eventually released on 19 July 2013.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1864642/report-tamil-director-bharat-bala-praises-dhanush-in-maryan Tamil director Bharat Bala praises Dhanush in Maryan – Entertainment – DNA] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729124610/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1864642/report-tamil-director-bharat-bala-praises-dhanush-in-maryan |date=29 July 2013 }}. Dnaindia.com. Retrieved on 7 January 2014.</ref>
 
The estimate number of screens of the film in [[Tamil Nadu]] were 350. As of July 2013, 27 screens out of these were equipped with the [[Auro 3D]] surround sound. The release in remaining India would be 100.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/maryan-in-auro-3d-in-limited-screens-news-tamil-nhrja2gbbcf.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721155146/http://www.sify.com/movies/maryan-in-auro-3d-in-limited-screens-news-tamil-nhrja2gbbcf.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 July 2013|title=Maryan in Auro 3D in limited screens|publisher=Sify|access-date=18 July 2013}}</ref> Maryan wasn't released in [[Andhra Pradesh]] whereas out of 50 screens all over [[Karnataka]], the film released on 39 screens in [[Bangalore]], three in [[Mysuru]], two in [[Mangaluru]] and rest in other areas of the state.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/exclusive-the-nationwide-screen-counts-for-dhanushs-maryan-dhanush-maryan-19-07-13.html|title=Exclusive: The nationwide screen counts for Dhanush's Maryan|publisher=Behindwoods|access-date=20 July 2013}}</ref> In [[Kerala]], distribution rights were acquired by Sagara Entertainment, releasing the film in about 79 screens.<ref name=siroundup>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/south-india-box-office-roundup-of-maryan-maryan-box-office-30-07-13.html|title=South India Box Office roundup of Maryan|publisher=Behindwoods|access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref> The Telugu version was distributed by SVR Media.<ref>[http://www.telugucinemas.in/2015/02/svr-media-mariyan-teaser-launched.html S.V.R Media Mariyan teaser Launched – TeluguCinemas.in | Telugu Cinemas]. TeluguCinemas.in. Retrieved on 29 November 2015.</ref>


Bharat Creations secured the distribution rights of the film in the United States and [[North America]].<ref name="cen">{{cite web|url=http://cinemalead.com/news-id-maryan-thalaivaa-connection-usa-distribution-rights-27-05-132309.htm|title=MARYAN'S THALAIVAA CONNECTION !|publisher=Cinemalead|date=27 May 2013|access-date=27 May 2013}}</ref> The screens in United States were 25 whereas 6 in Canada. The film was also released in several UK cities. A special screening of the film was held at [[Mumbai]] on 11 August 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/filmi-party/bollywood/AR-Rahmans-special-screening-of-Maryan/articleshow/21759015.cms|title=AR Rahman's special screening of Maryan|newspaper=Times of India|date=12 August 2013|access-date=12 August 2013}}</ref>  
The estimate number of screens of the film in [[Tamil Nadu]] were 350. As of July 2013, 27 screens out of these were equipped with the [[Auro 3D]] surround sound. The release in remaining India would be 100.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maryan in Auro 3D in limited screens |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/maryan-in-auro-3d-in-limited-screens-news-tamil-nhrja2gbbcf.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721155146/http://www.sify.com/movies/maryan-in-auro-3d-in-limited-screens-news-tamil-nhrja2gbbcf.html |archive-date=21 July 2013 |access-date=18 July 2013 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Maryan wasn't released in [[Andhra Pradesh]] whereas out of 50 screens all over [[Karnataka]], the film released on 39 screens in [[Bangalore]], three in [[Mysuru]], two in [[Mangaluru]] and rest in other areas of the state.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Exclusive: The nationwide screen counts for Dhanush's Maryan |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/exclusive-the-nationwide-screen-counts-for-dhanushs-maryan-dhanush-maryan-19-07-13.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721093342/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/exclusive-the-nationwide-screen-counts-for-dhanushs-maryan-dhanush-maryan-19-07-13.html |archive-date=21 July 2013 |access-date=20 July 2013 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> In [[Kerala]], distribution rights were acquired by Sagara Entertainment, releasing the film in about 79 screens.<ref name="siroundup">{{Cite web |title=South India Box Office roundup of Maryan |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/south-india-box-office-roundup-of-maryan-maryan-box-office-30-07-13.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130809035810/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/south-india-box-office-roundup-of-maryan-maryan-box-office-30-07-13.html |archive-date=9 August 2013 |access-date=9 August 2013 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The Telugu version was distributed by SVR Media.<ref>[http://www.telugucinemas.in/2015/02/svr-media-mariyan-teaser-launched.html S.V.R Media Mariyan teaser Launched – TeluguCinemas.in | Telugu Cinemas]. TeluguCinemas.in. Retrieved on 29 November 2015.</ref>


The dubbed Telugu version of the film was released nearly two years later on 11 September 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.tollywoodtimes.com/en/newsfullstory/loh1m4jh7v/Mariyaan-has-locked-its-release-date/8100|title=Mariyaan has locked {{sic|it|'s|nolink=y|expected=it's}} release date|date=16 July 2015|access-date=7 August 2015|publisher=Tollywood Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721194626/http://www.tollywoodtimes.com/en/newsfullstory/loh1m4jh7v/Mariyaan-has-locked-its-release-date/8100|archive-date=2015-07-21}}</ref>
Bharat Creations secured the distribution rights of the film in the United States and [[North America]].<ref name="cen">{{Cite web |date=27 May 2013 |title=MARYAN'S THALAIVAA CONNECTION ! |url=http://cinemalead.com/news-id-maryan-thalaivaa-connection-usa-distribution-rights-27-05-132309.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609063933/http://www.cinemalead.com/news-id-maryan-thalaivaa-connection-usa-distribution-rights-27-05-132309.htm |archive-date=9 June 2013 |access-date=27 May 2013 |publisher=Cinemalead}}</ref> The screens in United States were 25 whereas 6 in Canada. The film was also released in several UK cities. A special screening of the film was held at [[Mumbai]] on 11 August 2013.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 August 2013 |title=AR Rahman's special screening of Maryan |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/filmi-party/bollywood/AR-Rahmans-special-screening-of-Maryan/articleshow/21759015.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616174453/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/filmi-party/bollywood/AR-Rahmans-special-screening-of-Maryan/articleshow/21759015.cms |archive-date=16 June 2021 |access-date=12 August 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==


===Critical reception===
===Critical reception===
The film received generally positive reviews upon release. The film's technicalities, performances of the lead actors and the score were applauded by the critics.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Mariyaan-garners-amazing-response/articleshow/21185175.cms|title=Mariyaan garners amazing response|newspaper=Times of India|author=Shiva Prasad|date=20 July 2013|access-date=20 July 2013}}</ref>
The film received generally positive reviews upon release. The film's technicalities, performances of the lead actors and the score were applauded by the critics.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shiva Prasad |date=20 July 2013 |title=Mariyaan garners amazing response |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Mariyaan-garners-amazing-response/articleshow/21185175.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140720040317/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Mariyaan-garners-amazing-response/articleshow/21185175.cms |archive-date=20 July 2014 |access-date=20 July 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


At ''[[The Times of India]]'', N Venkateswaran gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and quoted, "A soulful love story, but candy floss is not on the menu."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/maryan/movie-review/21217584.cms|title=Maryan|newspaper=Times of India|author=N. Venkateswaran|date=21 July 2013|access-date=24 July 2013}}</ref> At ''[[The New Indian Express]]'', Malini Mannath wrote, "Cocktail of love and action, lyrical in its narrative style in the first half, the film could, however, have done with more coherence and conviction in its second half".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/Cocktail-of-love-and-action/2013/07/20/article1691911.ece|title=Cocktail of love and action|newspaper=The New Indian Express|access-date=20 July 2013}}</ref> Sandesh of ''[[Oneindia.in|One India Entertainment]]'' summarised, "Dhanush's sufferings on-screen, bursting and agony during emotional scenes have come out well. The film is a must watch for Dhanush's fans." He gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/reviews/2013/mariyan-review-114939.html|title=Mariyaan – Movie Review|publisher=One India|access-date=20 July 2013}}</ref> S Sarawasthi of ''[[Rediff]]'' gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and claimed, "Mariyaan is a beautiful love story. However, what brings the film down a notch is the pace, especially the second half, which seems to drag quite a bit. And though the film may not appeal to all, it is definitely a must watch."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-south-mariyaan-is-a-beautiful-love-story/20130719.htm|title=Mariyaan is a beautiful love story|publisher=Rediff|access-date=20 July 2013}}</ref> Critical review board at ''Behindwoods'' gave the verdict, "A film with breathtaking visuals, heart-stopping music, terrifically talented cast set on a very leisurely paced narrative." They rated 3 on a scale of 5<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/maryan/maryan-review.html|title=MARYAN MOVIE REVIEW|publisher=Behindwoods|access-date=20 July 2013}}</ref> Baradwaj Rangan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' noted, "A wonderful romance, but needed to be more."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/maryan-labours-of-love/article4935136.ece|title=Maryan: Labours of love|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=20 July 2013}}</ref> Vivek Ramz of ''[[in.com]]'' summarised, "'Mariyaan' is a realistic and touching love saga and definitely deserves a watch! Better watch it in Auro 3D screen to experience it best." He rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-movie-review-mariyaan-is-a-must-watch-50238474-in-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723013747/http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-movie-review-mariyaan-is-a-must-watch-50238474-in-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 July 2013|title=Maryan is a must watch!|website=in.com|access-date=20 July 2013}}</ref>
At ''[[The Times of India]]'', N Venkateswaran gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and quoted, "A soulful love story, but candy floss is not on the menu."<ref>{{Cite news |last=N. Venkateswaran |date=21 July 2013 |title=Maryan |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/maryan/movie-review/21217584.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728171239/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/maryan/movie-review/21217584.cms |archive-date=28 July 2013 |access-date=24 July 2013 |work=Times of India}}</ref> At ''[[The New Indian Express]]'', Malini Mannath wrote, "Cocktail of love and action, lyrical in its narrative style in the first half, the film could, however, have done with more coherence and conviction in its second half".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Cocktail of love and action |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/Cocktail-of-love-and-action/2013/07/20/article1691911.ece |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108020233/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/Cocktail-of-love-and-action/2013/07/20/article1691911.ece |archive-date=8 January 2014 |access-date=20 July 2013 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> S Sarawasthi of ''[[Rediff.com|Rediff]]'' gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and claimed, "Mariyaan is a beautiful love story. However, what brings the film down a notch is the pace, especially the second half, which seems to drag quite a bit. And though the film may not appeal to all, it is definitely a must watch."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mariyaan is a beautiful love story |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-south-mariyaan-is-a-beautiful-love-story/20130719.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201081828/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-south-mariyaan-is-a-beautiful-love-story/20130719.htm |archive-date=1 February 2014 |access-date=20 July 2013 |publisher=Rediff}}</ref> Baradwaj Rangan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' noted, "A wonderful romance, but needed to be more."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Maryan: Labours of love |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/maryan-labours-of-love/article4935136.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723093237/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/maryan-labours-of-love/article4935136.ece |archive-date=23 July 2013 |access-date=20 July 2013 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> Vivek Ramz of ''[[in.com]]'' summarised, "'Mariyaan' is a realistic and touching love saga and definitely deserves a watch! Better watch it in Auro 3D screen to experience it best." He rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maryan is a must watch! |url=http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-movie-review-mariyaan-is-a-must-watch-50238474-in-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723013747/http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-movie-review-mariyaan-is-a-must-watch-50238474-in-1.html |archive-date=23 July 2013 |access-date=20 July 2013 |website=in.com}}</ref>


===Box office===
===Box office===
;International
;International
At the Box Office of United States, the film had the biggest opening amongst all Indian films releasing on the same date.<ref name=us/> In its opening weekend, at the UK and Ireland Box Office the film has collected £13,675 on 5 screens.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/boxofficeoverseas/id/482|title=Overseas Report: D-Day v/s Ramaiya Vastavaiya|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=24 July 2013}}</ref> The film earned approximately {{INRConvert|10|l|year=2012}} in the second weekend. The total collections, one month estimate was {{INRConvert|23.23|l|year=2012}}. At the Australian box office, the film raked in approximately {{INRConvert|25|l|year=2012}} at the end of the second weekend.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/495886/20130731/mariyaan-box-office-collection-dhanush-maryan-naiyaandi.htm|title='Mariyaan' Box Office Collection: Dhanush Starrer Earns Over 48 Lakh Overseas|newspaper=[[International Business Times]]|access-date=13 August 2013}}</ref>
At the box office of United States, the film had the biggest opening amongst all Indian films releasing on the same date.<ref name=us/> In its opening weekend, at the UK and Ireland Box Office the film has collected £13,675 on 5 screens.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Overseas Report: D-Day v/s Ramaiya Vastavaiya |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/boxofficeoverseas/id/482 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130723140131/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/boxofficeoverseas/id/482 |archive-date=23 July 2013 |access-date=24 July 2013 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> The film earned approximately {{INRConvert|10|l|year=2012}} in the second weekend. The total collections, one month estimate was {{INRConvert|23.23|l|year=2012}}. At the Australian box office, the film raked in approximately {{INRConvert|25|l|year=2012}} at the end of the second weekend.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=362417835722539009 |user=taran_adarsh |title=Tamil film #Maryan *total after 2nd Weekend* UK £ 25,324 [Rs. 23.13 lakhs] ... Australia A$ 45,676 [Rs. 25.03 lakhs]. |author=Taran Adarsh |author-link=Taran Adarsh |access-date=19 April 2025}}</ref>


;Domestic
;Domestic
The film netted approximately {{INRConvert|1.65|c|year=2012}} in first weekend from nearly 35 screens and overall 531 shows in Chennai and suburbs. 85% average occupancy was recorded for these days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/maryan/maryan-box-office-jul-21.html|title=CHENNAI BOX OFFICE|publisher=Behindwoods|access-date=24 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=15034657&cid=13525926|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723145029/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=15034657&cid=13525926|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 July 2013|title=Chennai Box-Office&nbsp;– July 19–21|publisher=Sify|access-date=24 July 2013}}</ref> After 10 days, Maryan grossed around {{INRConvert|3.82|c|year=2012}} in Chennai City and its vicinity.<ref name=siroundup/> In [[Coimbatore]], [[Neelagiri]], [[Erode]] and [[Tirupur]], it crossed the {{INRConvert|1|c|year=2012}} mark by 10 days. By end July 2013, a total of 55 screens were screening the movie. In [[Kanchipuram]] two theatres alone, the film grossed {{INRConvert|6|l|year=2012}}.<ref name=siroundup/> Overall, the weekdays in the first week had 80% theatre occupancy.
The film netted approximately {{INRConvert|1.65|c|year=2012}} in first weekend from nearly 35 screens and overall 531 shows in Chennai and suburbs. 85% average occupancy was recorded for these days.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chennai Box-Office&nbsp;– July 19–21 |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=15034657&cid=13525926 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723145029/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=15034657&cid=13525926 |archive-date=23 July 2013 |access-date=24 July 2013 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>
 
In the second week number of weekend shows in Chennai were 306 and average theatre occupancy was 65%. The collections for the weekend grossed {{INRConvert|75|l|year=2012}}. During the subsequent weekdays, number of shows in Chennai were 600 with theatre occupancy 60% and the film grossed {{INRConvert|1.44|c|year=2012}}. The second weekend experienced a drop compared to the first, but prime multiplexes reported near full houses. All over [[Karnataka]], especially in Bengaluru City the film opened with a mixed response and second weekend's occupancy was less than 40% at the multiplexes.<ref name=siroundup/><ref name=fourweek>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/maryan/maryan-box-office-aug-11.html|title=CHENNAI BOX OFFICE|publisher=Behindwoods|access-date=13 August 2013}}</ref>
 
In the third week number of weekend shows in Chennai were 117 and average theatre occupancy was degraded to 55%. The collections for the weekend grossed {{INRConvert|18|l|year=2012}}. For the following weekdays, number of shows in Chennai were 372 with theatre occupancy 40% and the film grossed {{INRConvert|52.06|l|year=2012}}.<ref name=fourweek/>
 
After a month of the film release, weekend shows in the same city were 39 and average theatre occupancy further dipped to 40%. The collections for the weekend grossed {{INRConvert|4|l|year=2012}}. For the subsequent weekdays, number of shows in Chennai were 132 with theatre occupancy 30% and the film grossed {{INRConvert|10|l|year=2012}}.<ref name=fourweek/>


==Accolades==
==Accolades==
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| rowspan="5" | <center>[[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]]</center>
| rowspan="5" | [[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]]
| rowspan="5" | <center>January 2014</center>
| rowspan="5" | January 2014
| <center>Best Actor</center>
| Best Actor
| <center>[[Dhanush]]</center>
| [[Dhanush]]
| rowspan="5" {{nominated}}
| rowspan="5" {{nominated}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="5"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edisonawards.in/|title=Edison Awards Nominations|publisher=edisonawards.in|access-date=9 February 2014}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="5"|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Edison Awards Nominations |url=http://www.edisonawards.in/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140213074130/http://www.edisonawards.in/ |archive-date=13 February 2014 |access-date=9 February 2014 |publisher=edisonawards.in}}</ref>
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|<center>Best Music Director</center>
|Best Music Director
| <center>[[A R Rahman]]</center>
| [[A R Rahman]]
|-
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|<center>Best Playback Singer – Male</center>
|Best Playback Singer – Male
| <center>[[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] <br>{{small|(for the song "Kadal Raasa Naan")}}</center>
| [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] <br>{{small|(for the song "Kadal Raasa Naan")}}
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|<center>Best DOP (cinematography)</center>
|Best DOP (cinematography)
| <center>[[Marc Koninckx]]</center>
| [[Marc Koninckx]]
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|<center>Best Choreographer</center>
|Best Choreographer
| <center>Bharathi Raghuraam</center>
| Bharathi Raghuraam
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| rowspan="4" | <center>[[61st Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]]</center>
| rowspan="3" | [[61st Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]]
| rowspan="4" | <center>12 July 2014</center>
| rowspan="3" | 12 July 2014
| <center>Best Actor (Critic's choice)</center>
| [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Tamil|Critics Best Actor – Tamil]]
| <center>[[Dhanush]]</center>
| [[Dhanush]]
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="4"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2014/61st-idea-south-filmfare-awards2013-14-winners-list-153986.html|title=61st Idea South Filmfare Awards 2013–14 Winners List|work=OneIndia|access-date=13 July 2014}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="3"|<ref>{{Cite web |title=61st Idea South Filmfare Awards 2013–14 Winners List |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2014/61st-idea-south-filmfare-awards2013-14-winners-list-153986.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715014232/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2014/61st-idea-south-filmfare-awards2013-14-winners-list-153986.html |archive-date=15 July 2014 |access-date=13 July 2014 |website=OneIndia}}</ref>
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|<center>Best Music Director</center>
| <center>[[A R Rahman]]</center>
|rowspan="3" {{nominated}}
|-
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|<center>Best Playback Singer – Male</center>
|Best Music Director
| <center>[[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] <br>{{small|(for the song "Kadal Raasa Naan")}}</center>
| [[A R Rahman]]
|rowspan="2" {{nominated}}
|-
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|<center>Best Actress (Female)</center>
|Best Playback Singer – Male
| <center>[[Parvathy Thiruvothu]]</center>
| [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] <br>{{small|(for the song "Kadal Raasa Naan")}}
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| rowspan="10" | <center>[[8th Vijay Awards]]</center>
| rowspan="10" | [[8th Vijay Awards]]
| rowspan="10" | <center>5 July 2014</center>
| rowspan="10" | 5 July 2014
| <center>Best Actor </center>
| Best Actor  
| <center>[[Dhanush]]</center>
| [[Dhanush]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
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|-
| <center>Best Actress</center>
| Best Actress
| <center>[[Parvathy Thiruvothu]]</center>
| [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
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|-
| <center>Favourite Hero</center>
| Favourite Hero
| <center>[[Dhanush]] </center>
| [[Dhanush]]  
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|
|-
|-
| <center>Best Cinematographer</center>
| Best Cinematographer
| <center>[[Marc Koninckx]]</center>
| [[Marc Koninckx]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|
|-
|-
| <center>Best Male Playback Singer</center>
| Best Male Playback Singer
| <center>[[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]</center>
| [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|
|-
|-
| <center>Best Male Playback Singer </center>
| Best Male Playback Singer  
| <center>[[A.R. Rahman]]</center>
| [[A.R. Rahman]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|
|-
|-
| <center>Best Female Playback Singer</center>
| Best Female Playback Singer
| <center>[[Shweta Mohan]]</center>
| [[Shweta Mohan]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|
|-
|-
| <center>Best Lyricist</center>
| Best Lyricist
| <center>[[Kabilan]], [[A.R.Rahman]]</center>
| [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]], [[A.R.Rahman]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|
|-
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| <center>Best Background Score</center>
| Best Background Score
| <center>[[A.R.Rahman]]</center>
| [[A.R.Rahman]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
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|-
|-
| <center>Best MakeUp</center>
| Best MakeUp
| <center>Ramesh Mohanty, Thomas Van Der Nest </center>
| Ramesh Mohanty, Thomas Van Der Nest  
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="8" | <center>[[3rd South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Awards]]</center>
| rowspan="8" | [[3rd South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Awards]]
| rowspan="8" | <center> 12–13 September 2014</center>
| rowspan="8" | 12–13 September 2014  
| <center>Best Actor</center>
| Best Actor
| <center>[[Dhanush]]</center>
| [[Dhanush]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|
|-
|-
| <center>Best Actor (Critics)</center>
| Best Actor (Critics)
| <center>[[Dhanush]]</center>
| [[Dhanush]]
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|
|-
|-
| <center>Best Actress </center>
| Best Actress  
| <center>[[Parvathy Thiruvothu]]</center>
| [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|
|-
|-
| <center>Best Actress (Critics)</center>
| Best Actress (Critics)
| <center>[[Parvathy Thiruvothu]]</center>
| [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]]
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|
|-
|-
|-
|-
| <center>Best Music</center>
| Best Music
| <center>[[A.R.Rahman]]</center>
| [[A.R.Rahman]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|
|-
|-
| <center>Best Male Playback Singer</center>
| Best Male Playback Singer
| <center>[[Vijay Prakash]]</center>
| [[Vijay Prakash]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|
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|-
| <center>Best Female Playback Singer</center>
| Best Female Playback Singer
| <center>[[Shweta Mohan]]</center>
| [[Shweta Mohan]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|
|-
|-
| <center>Best Cinematographer </center>
| Best Cinematographer  
| <center>[[Marc Koninckx]]</center>
| [[Marc Koninckx]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|
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| rowspan="1" | <center> Behindwoods Gold Summit Award</center>
| rowspan="1" | Behindwoods Gold Summit Award
| rowspan="1" | <center>2014</center>
| rowspan="1" | 2014
| <center>Best Actress </center>
| Best Actress  
| <center>[[Parvathy Thiruvothu]]</center>
| [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]]
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
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Latest revision as of 08:58, 3 March 2026


For other uses, see Maryan (disambiguation).

Maryan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBharat Bala
Produced byV. Ravichandran
Written byJoe D'Cruz (Dialogue)
Screenplay byBharat Bala
Sriram Rajan
Story byBharat Bala
StarringDhanush
Parvathy Thiruvothu
Music byA. R. Rahman
CinematographyMarc Koninckx
Edited byVivek Harshan
Production
company
Distributed byAascar Film Pvt Ltd
Release date
  • 19 July 2013 (2013-07-19)
Running time
133 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Maryan (/mərɪjɒ̃/ transl. Immortal) is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language survival drama film[1] directed by Bharat Bala, and produced by V. Ravichandran, under the banner Aascar Films, starring Dhanush and Parvathy Thiruvothu. The film has music and background score composed by A. R. Rahman; cinematography and editing were done by Marc Koninckx and Vivek Harshan respectively.[2] The dialogues in the film were penned by Joe D' Cruz. Oscar-award winner Resul Pookutty was the sound designer of the film.

The film revolves around a story of human survival adapted from a newspaper article of a real-life crisis event, when three oil workers from Tamil Nadu were kidnapped and taken hostage in Sudan by mercenaries.[3] Bharatbala narrated the story to Dhanush in September 2011, and the film was announced officially in March 2012, revealing the details of the cast and crew. The commencement of the principal photography took place on the same date, and was primarily shot across Sudan and Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. The underwater scenes were filmed in Andamans and scenes featuring arid land were filmed at Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.

The film released in Auro 3D sound format[4] on selective screens in India and worldwide on 19 July 2013. The film received positive critical reception in India And it was declared as a box office hit.[5] The film had the biggest opening in the United States amongst all Indian films releasing on the same date.[6] The dubbed Telugu version of the film titled Mariyaan was released on 11 September 2015 by SVR Media.[7]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Mariyaan Joseph is a fisherman in a village named Neerody in Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. He has an auspicious bond with sea and proudly claims himself as "Kadal Raasa" (King of Ocean). Panimalar falls in love with Maryan and does not shy away in confessing it to him. Maryan is loved and longed by Panimalar, but sadly, her feelings are not reciprocated. The more Maryan tries to keep Panimalar away from him, the closer she tries to get. This eventually leads to him falling for her. Once, Panimalar is caught in unfortunate circumstances and to support her financially, Maryan is forced to take up employment on contract basis for two years in Sudan. He then befriends Saami, and he is his only companion for four years. He successfully completes his tenure and packs bags in jubilation to return to his lady love, but tragedy strikes in the form of Sudanese extremists, who end up kidnapping Maryan and two of his coworkers, demanding money for their freedom. One of his coworkers gets killed by the head terrorist. After 21 days in captivity, Maryan escapes with Saami and runs for his life. He gets separated from Saami, who gets killed later on, and gets lost in the desert and suffers from dehydration and confronts cheetahs as his mirage. After finding the coast, he fights the terrorist who catches up with him and escapes. He then returns to his village where his love is waiting for him.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Development[edit | edit source]

"I was one of the jury members at the National awards committee that chose Dhanush as the best actor for Aadukalam. His performance in Aadukalam moved me. I was looking for a real person to carry this character. I needed to believe the character, his emotions and his journey. Who else but Dhanush could give me what I wanted?"

—Director Bharat Bala on approaching Dhanush, who had won the 58th National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Aadukalam.[8]

In early 2011, director Bharat Bala read about a 2008 incident involving three immigrant oil workers from India being kidnapped in the Darfur region of Sudan and how they had managed to escape from post being hostages. While improvising his script, the director met the former hostages who were held for 21 days under captivity. In late September 2011, the director narrated the first half of the film script to actor Dhanush and he agreed play the character Maryan. During this time, the filmmaker was done with half of the screenplay. Following his casting in the film, actor Dhanush became involved in character and screenplay-related discussions that were carried on for six months.[8] In March 2012, the film and collaborations were officially announced.[9] After a lot of research, the director came up with the film title and stated it is the name of the character. In Tamil it translates to "A man who never dies". As per the film script, it implies that the spirit of the man never dies.[8]

The director opined that the fishing community in southern India goes through terrible hardship and countries like Nigeria, Sudan, Libya borrow them as hard labor. The character played by actor Dhanush is a physically strong, economically poor but simple man from a very remote village who was in need of a job and hence, this forms the outline of the film.[8] Parvathy was signed on to play a key role as character Maryan's love interest after a successful audition.[10] The director was inspired by the 2008 French-Liberian film Johnny Mad Dog, which starred a real-life group of LURD child soldiers and subsequently chose them as well as the cinematographer of that film, Marc Koninckx, to be a part of Maryan.[8]

A press release from March 2013 along with a poster revealed the film's outline as "A young man is faced with adversity. Life deals him immense challenges, and forces him to struggle to thrive. But he does, nevertheless, fighting to survive by thriving on the sheer undying spirit of the human will to survive. Along his thrilling journey is a tryst with adventure, a smattering of drama and a gritty tale that shows the power of love in extreme circumstances. And that is the story of Maryan."[11] In an interview with Zee News, Bharatbala quoted, "Even though [Maryan] is about the fight for survival, it deals with several other emotions such as love, separation and struggle. The story recounts a beautiful journey about the separation of the protagonist from his loved ones and his struggle to reunite".[12]

Filming[edit | edit source]

As the film's story takes place in Sudan and in Kanyakumari, India,[13] Bharatbala noted that filming had to take place in two contrasting terrains. The sandy rugged locations in Africa were shot in Liberia, made to look like Sudan, and several other portions were shot in a month. Subsequent close-up scenes featuring supporting cast members from Africa were filmed in India. The first schedule of the film began in Namibia, with scenes including a fight sequence supervised by Dilip Subarayan, being canned.[14] The song "Nenje Ezhu" was shot in Namibia's Coastal Deserts featuring the leading duo.[15] Dhanush also shared screen space with a cheetah.[16]

The final schedule of the film started in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu in November 2012 and filming took place over a couple of months throughout the coastal region of South India.[17] Filming was also held in Mandaikadapudur village close to Kanyakumari, India, named as Neerodi in the film.[18] The entire film was shot in reverse with the climax scenes being filmed first and hence the last scene shot was the beginning scene of the film.[19] Dhanush underwent a special ocean diving course, to swim up to 50 feet underwater.[20] Bharat Bala said that Dhanush would jump with the diving suit, go deep, settle down and get rid of the suit and then surge for the actual shot.[12] Dhanush had two underwater support divers to supply him air during the underwater scenes. The underwater scenes were filmed in Andamans.[21] Certain arid land scenes were also shot at Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.

The film incorporates firm Barco NV's Auro 11.1 surround sound technology. The re-recording in the Auro format was done at composer A R Rahman's AM Studios making it the first Tamil film to mix native sounds in the format.[4] Bharatbala claimed, one would find three different contrasting uses of the Auro 3D sound in the film. First, in the fishing village and the feel of the ocean surface, then deep into the desert and the sonic sounds and textures of the ocean, 50–55 feet under the water.[22] He revealed through Twitter that the film's digital intermediate works were completed by 9 July 2013. Scenes during the making of the movie were placed with the end credits of the film.[23]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Main article: Maryan (soundtrack)

The music and background score of the film was composed by A. R. Rahman. The complete soundtrack album was released at the composer's recording studio in Chennai on 17 May 2013, along with Raanjhanaa, another album composed by Rahman. The album was also made available as mastered for iTunes version.[24] The day after release, the track "Nenjae Ezhu" topped all the charts with over one crore online listeners.[25] After one month of the release of the soundtrack album, the songs "Nenjae Ezhu" and "Kadal Raasa Naan" attained the peak position on the Radio Mirchi South Top 20 charts, whereas "Sonapareeya" peaked at #3 and "Innum Konjam Neram" at #18.[26][27] The soundtrack album was entitled as "Tamil Album of Year" in iTunes’ Best of 2013.[28]

Controversies[edit | edit source]

The third teaser as well as a promotional film poster depicting a smoking Dhanush[29][30] were criticised by former Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare of India, Anbumani Ramadoss. He claimed that the scenes prioritise smoking in the movie and hence it is a punishable offence to appear smoking in cinemas. Following this, reports claimed that the actor was in discussions with the director for the removal of such contents from the film.[31]

Marketing[edit | edit source]

The first official poster of the film was released on 28 March 2013.[32] A thirty-second teaser featuring only Dhanush only released on 29 March 2013.[33] On 31 March 2013, another 40-second teaser with a musical score was released that showed Dhanush with a spear in his hand, diving into deep sea in a breath and hunting on the seabed.[21] The third teaser of 30 seconds was released on 4 April 2013. It depicted the actor fighting and smoking.[29] The teaser of the song "Nenje Ezhu" was released on 26 April 2013. It crossed over three lakh views on YouTube in less than two days.[34] A. R. Rahman extended an invitation through YouTube for the premiere of the song "Nenjae Ezhu" on 3 May 2013.[35] The official trailer was released on 1 May 2013.[36] After the trailer garnered nearly seven lakh views in one day on Sony India's music channel, it was re-released as an upgraded Vevo version.[37] On 13 June 2013, a press meet headed by the director claimed that the film utilised the Auro 3D sound technology.[38] The actor, director and the music composer promoted the film at an event at Jaya TV studios that was aired live on 23 June 2013.[39]

The promotions for the dubbed Telugu version of the film began from February 2015. The dubbed trailer was released on 14 February 2015.[40]

Release[edit | edit source]

Maryan was initially set to release on 31 May 2013.[3] Due to post-production and re-recording works, the release date was changed to 21 June 2013. There was a scarcity of scrutiny theatres for the certification process so, the film was censored on 17 June 2013.[41] The film was given a U/A certificate by the Censor Board for its theme and some violence in the climax. However, it was re-censored for entertainment tax relief and hence, was given a U certificate.[42] The release date of 21 June 2013 was cancelled to avoid clash with Dhanush's Hindi debut film Raanjhanaa and delayed process for censoring.[citation needed] The film was eventually released on 19 July 2013.[43]

The estimate number of screens of the film in Tamil Nadu were 350. As of July 2013, 27 screens out of these were equipped with the Auro 3D surround sound. The release in remaining India would be 100.[44] Maryan wasn't released in Andhra Pradesh whereas out of 50 screens all over Karnataka, the film released on 39 screens in Bangalore, three in Mysuru, two in Mangaluru and rest in other areas of the state.[45] In Kerala, distribution rights were acquired by Sagara Entertainment, releasing the film in about 79 screens.[46] The Telugu version was distributed by SVR Media.[47]

Bharat Creations secured the distribution rights of the film in the United States and North America.[48] The screens in United States were 25 whereas 6 in Canada. The film was also released in several UK cities. A special screening of the film was held at Mumbai on 11 August 2013.[49]

Reception[edit | edit source]

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

The film received generally positive reviews upon release. The film's technicalities, performances of the lead actors and the score were applauded by the critics.[50]

At The Times of India, N Venkateswaran gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and quoted, "A soulful love story, but candy floss is not on the menu."[51] At The New Indian Express, Malini Mannath wrote, "Cocktail of love and action, lyrical in its narrative style in the first half, the film could, however, have done with more coherence and conviction in its second half".[52] S Sarawasthi of Rediff gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and claimed, "Mariyaan is a beautiful love story. However, what brings the film down a notch is the pace, especially the second half, which seems to drag quite a bit. And though the film may not appeal to all, it is definitely a must watch."[53] Baradwaj Rangan of The Hindu noted, "A wonderful romance, but needed to be more."[54] Vivek Ramz of in.com summarised, "'Mariyaan' is a realistic and touching love saga and definitely deserves a watch! Better watch it in Auro 3D screen to experience it best." He rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5.[55]

Box office[edit | edit source]

International

At the box office of United States, the film had the biggest opening amongst all Indian films releasing on the same date.[6] In its opening weekend, at the UK and Ireland Box Office the film has collected £13,675 on 5 screens.[56] The film earned approximately ₹10 lakh (equivalent to ₹15 lakh or US$21,000 in 2019) in the second weekend. The total collections, one month estimate was ₹23.23 lakh (equivalent to ₹35 lakh or US$49,000 in 2019). At the Australian box office, the film raked in approximately ₹25 lakh (equivalent to ₹38 lakh or US$53,000 in 2019) at the end of the second weekend.[57]

Domestic

The film netted approximately ₹1.65 crore (equivalent to ₹2.5 crore or US$350,000 in 2019) in first weekend from nearly 35 screens and overall 531 shows in Chennai and suburbs. 85% average occupancy was recorded for these days.[58]

Accolades[edit | edit source]

Distributor Date announced Category Recipient Result Reference
Edison Awards January 2014 Best Actor Dhanush Nominated [59]
Best Music Director A R Rahman
Best Playback Singer – Male Yuvan Shankar Raja
(for the song "Kadal Raasa Naan")
Best DOP (cinematography) Marc Koninckx
Best Choreographer Bharathi Raghuraam
Filmfare Awards 12 July 2014 Critics Best Actor – Tamil Dhanush Won [60]
Best Music Director A R Rahman Nominated
Best Playback Singer – Male Yuvan Shankar Raja
(for the song "Kadal Raasa Naan")
8th Vijay Awards 5 July 2014 Best Actor Dhanush Nominated
Best Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu Nominated
Favourite Hero Dhanush Nominated
Best Cinematographer Marc Koninckx Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer Yuvan Shankar Raja Won
Best Male Playback Singer A.R. Rahman Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer Shweta Mohan Nominated
Best Lyricist Kabilan, A.R.Rahman Nominated
Best Background Score A.R.Rahman Nominated
Best MakeUp Ramesh Mohanty, Thomas Van Der Nest Nominated
SIIMA Awards 12–13 September 2014 Best Actor Dhanush Nominated
Best Actor (Critics) Dhanush Won
Best Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu Nominated
Best Actress (Critics) Parvathy Thiruvothu Won
Best Music A.R.Rahman Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer Vijay Prakash Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer Shweta Mohan Nominated
Best Cinematographer Marc Koninckx Nominated
Behindwoods Gold Summit Award 2014 Best Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu Won

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