
Ayan(2009)
Tamil162 mins
Ayan (2009) is a 162-minute Tamil film directed by K. V. Anand. Starring Jagan, Prabhu and Karunas. With an audience rating of 7.2/10, Ayan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2009.
Director:K. V. Anand
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun Nxt
- Theatrical Release
- 3 April 2009
- Director
- K. V. Anand
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
Deva works for a smuggler who raised him. After his best friend is killed, he decides to help the police catch a dangerous drug lord.
“A loyal smuggler turns hero to avenge his friend.”
Film Details
7.2Rating
162Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date3 April 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAyan · Ayan · அயன் · Неуловимый · Vidhwanshak-The Destroyer · Veedokkade
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulemotionaluplifting
Themes
friendshipjusticecorruptionsurvival
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot in Namibia, making it one of the first major Tamil films to have an extensive schedule there.
- The character name 'Deva' was originally considered for Suriya's role in the director's previous film, 'Kana Kandaen'.
- Composer Harris Jayaraj used a unique 'ticking clock' sound motif throughout the background score to heighten the thriller elements.
- A real-life incident where the crew was briefly detained by local police in Namibia inspired a scene in the movie.
- The film's success led to a spike in popularity for the song 'Nenjukkul Peidhidum', shot in the picturesque Ladakh region.
- Actress Tamannaah was initially hesitant to accept the role but was convinced by the strong character arc written for her.
- The movie's working title was 'Ayan', but it was almost renamed 'Vaada' before the original title was finalized for release.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Ayan
Music Composer-Editor10 films →
Daas-Narcotics Officer7 films →
Actor-Composer7 films →
Director-Composer5 films →
Dilli-Narcotics Officer4 films →
Director-Editor4 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Narcotics Officer-Director of Photography3 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Actor-Composer3 films →
Music Composer-Lady at the Airport3 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Narcotics Officer2 films →
Actor-Director of Photography2 films →













