Directed by Vikarnan Ashok and featuring Kavin and Andrea Jeremiah in lead roles, Mask is an intriguing heist drama that carries strong potential but suffers from pacing and editing flaws.
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Movie Details
| Directed by | Vikarnan Ashok |
|---|---|
| Written by | Vikarnan Ashok |
| Produced by | Vetrimaaran (presenter) Andrea Jeremiah SP Chokkalingam Vipin Agnihotri |
| Starring | Kavin Andrea Jeremiah |
| Cinematography | R. D. Rajasekhar |
| Edited by | R. Ramar |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Production companies | Grass Root Film Company (presents) Black Madras Films The Show Must Go On |
| Release date | 21 November 2025 |
| Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Mask Movie Review
Kavin, who has been steadily growing his fanbase with diverse film choices, continues his transition from the “next-door boy” TV image to solid film roles. Presented by acclaimed filmmaker Vetri Maaran who also mentors the team the film arrived with high expectations. Does Mask deliver? Let’s take a look.
The story revolves around Velu (Kavin), a self-serving private detective whose only motivation is money. He solves his clients’ issues, but also makes sure to exploit every situation for personal gain. His path intersects with Bhumi (Andrea Jeremiah), a woman who runs a shelter home while simultaneously navigating dangerous political connections.
Bhumi works closely with Manivannan (Pawan), an ambitious politician preparing to distribute ₹440 crore across the state ahead of the elections. A masked gang soon hatches a plan to steal this massive sum, pushing the narrative into a full-fledged emotional and action-packed heist drama.
Debutant director Vikarnan Ashok brings flashes of brilliance to Mask, especially in its dark-comedy elements that work well for the film’s tone. While the first half focuses heavily on character setup and takes time to draw you in, the movie hits its stride once the main conflict between Velu and Bhumi unfolds. The pre-interval and interval moments stand out as major highlights.
The second half provides answers to many questions and maintains intrigue, but inconsistent screenplay choices and hurried editing repeatedly slow down the momentum. Despite a relatively short runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes, the film feels longer. Some first-half songs, placed as montages, fail to enhance the story or intensify engagement.
The parallel romantic track between Kavin and Ruhani Sharma doesn’t evoke the intended emotion. With its uneven writing, Mask pulls you in at moments but distracts you at others, stopping it from becoming a solid, gripping heist thriller.
Kavin delivers a convincing performance as a morally grey protagonist, though his limited expressions restrict the impact of his character. Andrea Jeremiah shines in her role, and Pawan also leaves a strong impression.
Technically, Mask stands out. RD Rajasekhar’s cinematography is stunning especially the night sequences and deserves special praise. Ramar’s editing, however, could have been sharper. GV Prakash’s background score supports the film well.
Conclusion
Overall, Mask is a watchable thriller with a compelling core idea and strong visuals. Though it has several engaging moments and good performances, its flaws prevent it from becoming a fully polished heist entertainer.