Ayan – Stunning!

The maverick cinematographer, K.V.Anand works magic as director with a la Shankar style movie in AVM productions’ AYAN. The pace of the movie keeps you glued to the seats with all proportions intact to make it a hit. After a straight forward, message-telling film in Kanaa Kanden, one would have expected Anand to meddle his way in the same path. But, with Ayan the ace cinematographer enthralls you with a Rock N Rolla style, kickass entertainer. The story is about drug peddling and diamond smuggling in the international market, where Chennai is shown as a friendly hub. Just when you thought the movie was taking a “yea I know what’s gonna happen “path, a twist in the tail awaits.

Suriya, well, the actor does flaunt his muscle mountains ever so frequently, but carries the movie on him with finesse. Be it in the romance sequences or his funny and emotional encounters with his mother, played by renuka, the actor excels. Charming and vibrant than ever, Suriya proves himself why he is one of the best in the industry. The actor sure knows how to get good movies in his kitty. He has put in extra effort in the stunt sequences (Take a bow, Kanal kannan), which does appear to have been lifted off from Bourne series and Casino Royale, are imaginable yet makes your jaw drop! The opening sequence in airport is a laugh riot. The pillair strength of the movie is the actor who carries off the Chennai slang and the chocolate boy look at ease.

Casting is great but for the villain, Akashdeep Saigal ( aren't there any good villain materials around in south??). Prabhu as Suriya’s godfather is majestic. But he can do better by not repeating similar roles(read Silambattam). As a loving mother who condemns her son for his wrong acts, Renuka excels in her role. Tamannah has improved her skills a lot but can’t get much screen space though she bails out the hero when he is in crisis. The actress has to get her jigs right.

But the stereotype does not evade even though the approach is new. For example, the item number and the duet in the second half could have been dropped. May be the item song could have been place at end credits. It has become a ritual that the hero should find something about the villain in an item song!!


A commercial movie like Ayan must look slick and stylish so that audiences won’t mind the loopholes. Cinematographer M.S.Prabhu and editor Antony takes care of it. Sequences are captured superbly and scissored masterfully. The film moves at a frenetic pace, thanks to these two. Terrains in Africa and the desert song are a treat to eyes.. Harris Jeyaraj’s re-recording is tremendous. The background scores during the chase sequences are mind blowing. The musician’s work has paid off. Analadikira…. Honey honey..songs are good.


The movie does not disappoint your expectations. Watch it in the big screen. Go, get your ticket!! You will enjoy this riveting thriller.

Ayan – 3.5/5

Watch the trailer here. http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/trailer/10092.html