Avana Ivan(1962)
Avana Ivan!? is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by S. Balachander. The lead cast includes S. Balachander as Kumar, Vasanthi as the adult Jamuna, and Kutty Padmini as Meena. The story follows two young sisters who witness a murder committed by a man named Kumar. He kills his lover to marry a wealthy woman. The girls struggle to convince the adults in their town of the truth. The film is notable for its child-centric narrative and its focus on the theme of credibility. It was praised for its tight screenplay and strong performances. The movie was released in 1962 and remains a respected classic in Tamil cinema.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1962
- Director
- Veenai S. Balachander
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 40m 0
Storyline
A man named Kumar murders his lover so he can marry a rich woman. Two little sisters see the crime happen. They try to tell the adults, but no one believes them. Kumar gets closer to marrying his wealthy target. The girls must find proof before the killer escapes justice forever.
“Two kids saw the truth. No one listened.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Avana Ivan
Cast reunions in this film: V. S. Raghavan & Javar Seetharaman (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was directed by S. Balachander, who was also a famous veena player and comedian in Tamil cinema.
- It is a remake of the 1960 Hindi film 'Kanoon', which itself had no songs or background music.
- The movie is noted for its suspenseful plot and was one of the early Tamil films in the crime thriller genre.
- S. Balachander played a supporting role in the film, showcasing his versatility beyond directing.
- The child actors who witness the murder were praised for their natural performances in a serious theme.
- The film's success helped establish the director's reputation for handling mystery subjects effectively.
- It avoided the typical song-and-dance routines common in Tamil films of that era to maintain tension.