
Avan Ivan(2011)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1







VishalWalter Vanangamudi
→#2
Janani IyerPolice Constable Baby
→#3
Madhu ShaliniThenmozhi
→#4
AryaKumbudren Saamy
→#5
T. MuthurajArt Director
→#6
R. K.Actor
→#7
BalaDirector
→#8
A
Arthur WilsonCrew
→#9
V
Vimalraj GaneshanActor
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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

