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Avan Ivan(2011)

5.6/10
Tamil130 mins

Avan Ivan (2011) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by Bala. Starring Vishal, Janani Iyer and Madhu Shalini. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Avan Ivan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.

Director:Bala
Mood:
darkemotionalfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
17 June 2011
Director
Bala
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

A landlord adopts two con artist half-brothers he likes. Their peaceful new life gets thrown into chaos when a smuggler comes into the picture.

Two brothers find a father, but a criminal threatens their new family.

Film Details

5.6Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date17 June 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsVaadu Veedu

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalfunny
Themes
familyidentitycorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Avan Ivan' means 'He That Fellow' in Tamil, hinting at the dual nature of the lead characters.
  • Actor Vishal performed a risky stunt where he jumped between two moving buses without a body double.
  • Director Bala insisted on using real elephants in a key scene, which was challenging and rare for a Tamil film at the time.
  • The movie features a cameo by veteran actor-director R. K. Selvamani as a police officer.
  • It was shot extensively in and around Theni district to capture a rustic, village atmosphere.
  • The film's soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja includes folk-inspired songs to match the rural setting.
  • Despite mixed reviews, it was noted for its authentic portrayal of local dialects and costumes.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Avan Ivan

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