Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- irreverent
- energetic
- twist-heavy
- masala movie night
- fans of Tamil cinema
What critics said
Critics broadly found the paranormal premise inventive and the film energetic, but considered the screenplay overstuffed, uneven, and insufficiently scary or funny.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Massu is a con-man whose supernatural perception begins after a fatal accident and drives the central investigation.
Shakthi recruits Massu to recover lost money while pursuing a supernatural vendetta, combining horror premises with energetic entertainment.
Suriya portrays both Masilamani and the ghost Shakthi, making their relationship central to the plot.
Reviews specifically note its numerous references to contemporary Tamil films and film-industry events.
Films like Massu Engira Maasilamani, and why
Kanchana
supernatural comedy, ensemble energy, and a protagonist interacting with spirits
Aranmanai
Tamil masala entertainment combining comedy, action, paranormal elements, and broad tonal shifts
Pretham
high-energy genre mashup built around ghosts, comic situations, and commercial spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Venkat Prabhu
- Release Date
- 2015-05-29
- Runtime
- 151 min
- Rating
- 5.0 / 10 (47)
Cast
- Suriya
- Nayanthara
- Pranitha Subhash
- Premji Amaran
- R. Parthiban
- Samuthirakani
- Karunas
- Sriman
- Vidyullekha Raman
- Riyaz Khan
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Sun Nxt
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Massu Engira Maasilamani about?
- After a robbery accident gives a con-man the power to see ghosts, a restless spirit recruits him for a comic paranormal hunt for stolen money and revenge.
- What is Massu Engira Maasilamani like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Massu Engira Maasilamani as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Massu Engira Maasilamani violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Massu Engira Maasilamani as moderate.
- What did critics think of Massu Engira Maasilamani?
- Critics broadly found the paranormal premise inventive and the film energetic, but considered the screenplay overstuffed, uneven, and insufficiently scary or funny.
- Which films are like Massu Engira Maasilamani?
- Films with a similar feel include Kanchana, Aranmanai, and Pretham.
- How long is Massu Engira Maasilamani?
- Massu Engira Maasilamani runs 151 minutes.
- Where can I watch Massu Engira Maasilamani?
- In United States, Massu Engira Maasilamani streams on Sun Nxt.
