Mari Selvaraj demonstrates a clear vision in his films, championing equality through his protagonists. However, it is the unique vantage point from which they wage their battles that sets each of his movies apart. Pariyan, an innocent do-gooder fights for his rights from the bottom up. Karnan, a more cognizant individual fights with a violent determination. And Maamannan, someone who seemingly has achieved “equality”, continues to fight for it by embracing new approaches, inspired by his son. Sprinkled with Mari’s quintessential metaphors, Maamannan carries the torch of his previous two movies.

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