Last updated: 5 May 2026


Tamil · Crime, Mystery, Thriller
1h 49m · 22 Jul 2022
Music: Ghibran | DOP: J. Laxman | Writer: U.R.Jameel
Ratings
Our Rating
1.75
Maha is a Tamil-language thriller that revolves around the mysterious events following the kidnapping of a young girl. The story unfolds as the protagonist, played by Hansika Motwani, embarks on a desperate quest to find the missing child, leading to a series of twists and revelations. The narrative explores themes of maternal instinct, crime, and suspense, weaving together emotional and thrilling elements.
Maha attempts to blend emotional drama with a suspense thriller format. The story premise is intriguing, focusing on a mother's relentless search for her kidnapped daughter, which provides a strong emotional core. However, the screenplay struggles with consistency, especially in pacing. The first half is relatively engaging, setting up the mystery and character motivations effectively, but the second half loses momentum with predictable plot developments and uneven tension.
The film's songs and music by Ghibran are situational but do not leave a lasting impact. The background score tries to elevate the thriller aspect but often feels overbearing and fails to maintain the required suspense throughout. Cinematography by J. Laxman captures the mood well in certain sequences but lacks innovation. Overall, the film's narrative and technical elements combine to create a watchable but flawed thriller that could have benefited from tighter editing and a more focused screenplay.
Hansika Motwani: Delivers a sincere and emotionally charged performance as a mother caught in a harrowing situation.
Manasvi Kottachi: Provides a natural and convincing portrayal of the kidnapped child, adding authenticity to the emotional stakes.
Silambarasan: Appears in a supporting role with limited scope, showing glimpses of intensity but underutilized.
Srikanth: Offers a steady performance, contributing to the narrative without much fanfare.
Strengths
Weaknesses
U.R. Jameel's direction shows promise in handling emotional drama but falters in maintaining thriller tension. The writing lacks the sharpness needed for a gripping suspense film, leading to a diluted narrative impact.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 30% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics generally pointed out the film's strong emotional premise but criticized its uneven screenplay and pacing. Hansika Motwani's performance was widely appreciated, while the technical aspects like music and background score received mixed reviews.
Final Box-Office Result
Maha released on 22 July 2022 (2022).
Maha is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Maha is available on Prime Video, aha, aha from 3 June 2025.
Maha directed by U.R. Jameel. Produced by V. Mathiyalagan.
Maha stars Hansika Motwani, Manasvi Kottachi, Silambarasan, Srikanth, Karunakaran.
Tollybo rates Maha 1.75/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Music for Maha composed by Ghibran.
Maha — Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Runtime: 109 minutes, Language: Tamil.