Maamannan

Maamannan

Year: 2023

Runtime: 156 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Mari Selvaraj

Echo Score: 68
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When an elected MLA and his son, both belonging to an oppressed community, are confronted by the haughty heir of a deceased politician, they must confront the privileged antagonist’s attempts to subjugate them. Their battle becomes a fight for dignity against entrenched power and arrogance.

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Trace every key event in Maamannan (2023) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Maamannan's rise within SSMK in Salem

Maamannan, a Dalit MLA, rises through the ranks of the Samathuva Samooganeedhi Makkal Kazhagam in Salem, Tamil Nadu. He builds influence within the party and positions himself as a key leader in the district.

Salem, Tamil Nadu
2

Veera's childhood trauma and Adimurai roots

Veera, Maamannan's son, grows up practicing Adimurai and carries his father's legacy. A casteist attack in Veera's childhood leaves him emotionally scarred and estranged from his father.

Childhood Salem, Tamil Nadu
3

Rathnavelu's rise as district secretary

Rathnavelu, from a dominant community, fights to become the SSMK district secretary in Salem after his father's death. He uses every available means to secure the post and consolidate power within the district.

Salem, Tamil Nadu
4

Three months before elections: coaching centers clash

Three months before the elections, Rathnavelu's men destroy a free coaching centre run by Veera's friends and Leela to protect a private operation linked to his brother. The act marks the first major flashpoint between the factions.

Three months before elections Salem, Tamil Nadu
5

Veera retaliates against the attack

In retaliation, Veera and his friends destroy Rathnavelu's coaching centre. The tit-for-tat violence underscores the volatile mix of caste and politics in the district.

Salem, Tamil Nadu
6

A meeting to defuse the conflict

Rathnavelu invites Maamannan and Veera to a meeting to sort out the issue without further violence. He hopes to calm tensions and protect his political standing.

Rathnavelu's house, Salem
7

The confrontation at the meeting

During the meeting, Veera notices Maamannan standing while others are seated. He urges his father to have Maamannan sit, provoking Rathnavelu who slaps Veera and pushes Maamannan.

Rathnavelu's house, Salem
8

Veera retaliates and violence escalates

Veera punches back by kicking Rathnavelu, triggering further chaos. Rathnavelu orders his men to beat Maamannan and Veera, but Veera fights off the attackers.

Rathnavelu's house, Salem
9

The pigpen incident and its aftermath

Rathnavelu's counterattack stalls when his wife Jyothi locks him inside. He then unleashes dogs into Veera's pigpen, killing almost all the pigs and leaving a deep emotional wound for Veera and Maamannan.

Veera's pigpen, Salem
10

Party HQ meeting and ultimatum

Sindhanai Rajan, the party chief, orders Rathnavelu and Maamannan to meet him at the Party HQ in Chennai. He demands that Rathnavelu apologise to Maamannan or forgo his party membership to de-escalate the situation.

Before elections Chennai, Tamil Nadu
11

Rathnavelu switches sides

Rathnavelu quits the ruling party and joins the main opposition MSSMK with a faction of followers. The move shocks the political circle and redraws the power map ahead of the elections.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
12

Campaign intensifies and a political murder

On the campaign trail, Rathnavelu rallies dominant castes against Maamannan and even murders a caste association head to generate sympathy for his own candidate. Despite his tactics, youth sentiment and anti-Rathnavel opinion begin to sway voters.

During the campaign Salem and surrounding areas, Tamil Nadu
13

Election day and Maamannan's victory

Election day delivers a decisive win for Maamannan, who secures a large margin against Rathnavelu's candidate. The SSMK is reelected, and Maamannan becomes Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

Election day Tamil Nadu
14

Aftermath: governance and ongoing welfare

Veera and Leela continue grassroots welfare work, while Maamannan consolidates his leadership as Speaker. The film ends on a note of social empowerment and political stability returning to the region.

Tamil Nadu

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:23

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