
Maaman OTT release: 4 things to know about Soori-Aishwarya Lekshmi's family drama ahead of its premiere on ZEE5
Maaman OTT release: Maaman, which hit the screens on May 16, is set to premiere on OTT. It will be available on a streaming platform on June 27 and this has created a great deal of buzz among fans, The film comes to OTT over a month after its theatrical release. With that here are four things you need to know about Maaman ahead of its digital debut.
Where and when to watch Maaman
According to The Times of India, Maaman is set to premiere on ZEE5 on June 27 in Tamil and Telugu. Users need to subscribe to the streaming service to watch it. A ZEE5 membership costs up to Rs 1299 a year, depending on the plan.
Maaman plot and cast explored
Maaman centres on the events that unfold with Inba, the protagonist, faces problems in his marriage because of his sister's son. His strong bond with his nephew further complicates the situation.
Maaman features Soori in the lead. The actor is best known for playing the protagonist in Vetrimaaran's Viduthalai. He also impressed fans with his work in Garudan. Soori is seen alongside Aishwarya in Maaman. She has starred in films such as Jagame Thanthiram and Ponniyin Selvan.
The cast of Maaman also includes Raj Kiran, Swastika and Baba Bhaskar. The film is directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj. Hesham Abdul Wahab serves as the music director,
Maaman box office collection: How much did it earn?
Maaman did well at the box office and emerged as a surprise hit despite clashing with DD Next Level. Soori's film collected Rs 40 crore in its full run.
Maaman review
Maaman received mixed reviews, with critics praising the performances but panning certain aspects of the screenplay. According to The Times of India, Soori played the loving uncle 'a bit too perfectly' while Aishwarya complimented him. However, the film failed to explore several themes properly.

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