The worldwide release of the Tamil film Maaman on May 16, 2025, directed by Prashanth Pandiyaraj, known for the acclaimed series Vilangu (IMDb rating 8.0), marking his third directorial venture after Bruce Lee (2017). Maaman stars Soori in his fifth lead role, alongside Aishwarya Lekshmi, Rajkiran, Balasaravanan, and Swasika, with music by Hesham Abdul Wahab, a composer recognized for his work in Malayalam and Telugu cinema, including Hridayam (2022) and Kushi (2023). The film's promotional posters highlight a family-oriented theme, featuring Soori with a child and a motorcycle in one, and a romantic angle with Aishwarya Lekshmi in another, produced by Lark Studios, which previously backed Soori’s 2024 hit Garudan.