Ayan (film)

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Ayan
Promotional poster
Directed byK. V. Anand
Written by
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography
Anthony
Music byHarris Jayaraj
Production
company
Distributed by
Release date
3 April 2009
Running time
165 minutes[2]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget₹15 crore[3]
Box office₹80 crore[4]

Ayan (transl. Creator) is a 2009 Indian

Anthony Gonsalvez, the film was filmed by M. S. Prabhu.[5]

The film was launched in Chennai, while filming also took place in various locations out of India, including Namibia, Malaysia, Zanzibar and South Africa. It released on 3 April 2009 worldwide to positive reviews.[6][7] Ayan was declared as the solo blockbuster of 2009 in Tamil cinema,[8] collecting about ₹80 crore (US$10 million) worldwide.[4][9][10][11] The film was also successful in Kerala.[3]

Plot

Deva is a computer science post-graduate in Chennai who works with Dass by smuggling pre-release unlicensed films on DVD and other small contrabands mainly through the air. Deva's widowed mother Kaveri does not appreciate his career choice. Their former business associate Nemichand Seth's son Kamalesh tries to foil their Diwali film piracy operations to take over that smuggling deal for himself through police-backed channels. After Kamalesh orchestrates a raid on their hideout, the inspector offers Dass that one of his men should take the blame for the crimes. Deva attempts to do so, but another man Chitti Babu, who has no affiliation with the gang, takes responsibility. Later, Chitti joins Dass's group and befriends Deva and Deva completes his education. Chitti and Deva run a variety of smuggling jobs for Dass for months, often on international routes. Chitti learns about all the means and modes of operation.

Meanwhile, Deva accidentally meets Chitti's younger sister Yamuna and they soon fall in love. On Deva's birthday, he and Chitti smuggle

Chennai port. When Dass learns of Deva's birthday, Dass gives him money and the day off to enjoy while the others trade the gold. Deva is called for temple worship by his mother, where trouble ensues when he learns that the customs authorities have received a tip-off to the hideout amid a major smuggling operation. However, the others narrowly escaped with the goods. He finds out that Chitti has been working for Kamalesh all this time. Chitti goes on to work as a drug mule for Kamalesh, ingesting heroin capsules and transporting them to Malaysia
. He meets Deva on the flight. While disembarking, Chitti falls ill and Deva fends off Kamalesh's gang to help Chitti even though they are estranged. Chitti confesses that though he worked for Kamalesh, his friendship with Deva was genuine.

In a tragic turn of events, Kamalesh's gang kidnaps Chitti before Deva can save him and they cut him up to recover the drugs. Deva fends off the thugs and tries to save Chitti. In his final moments, Chitti requests that Deva burn him so that his family never learns of his death. Deva burns Chitti's body along with the drugs and returns to India with Chitti's belongings. However, Kamalesh tips off the authorities about Chitti's death, and Yamuna herself files a case against Deva. However, Yamuna finds Chitti's phone, in which Chitti had recorded the circumstances of his death. Deva is released, and Yamuna reunites with him. Deva plans not to engage in the smuggling business for a while, but Kamalesh has his people plant drugs at the airport and blames Deva, who tips off the customs officer Parthiban. In turn, Deva informs Parthiban about the drug mules working for Kamalesh in exchange for his freedom. Deva works with Parthiban to monitor Kamalesh's calls with his clients, thus busting many illegal smuggling consignments.

Kamalesh eventually discovers the bug and tries to eliminate Deva and Parthiban. However, they both escape and secure a massive cocaine shipment from Kamalesh. Despite this, they trace the shipment to Kamalesh's accountant, who agrees to become a witness after Deva records Kamalesh sexually advancing on the accountant's daughter. Kamalesh has the accountant killed before the court hearing and gets released due to lack of evidence. Kamalesh tries to kill Deva and his mother, but they have a narrow escape. He then plans a hit on Dass as he foresee Deva to take control of their diamond smuggling operation. Dass saves Deva, but Dass dies after his vehicle collides with a petroleum tanker. Deva heads to

Congo
, where he finishes Kamalesh and retrieves the diamonds. When Deva returns to India, Parthiban searches him again, admitting that Deva's mother exposed him to get Deva out of his illegal activities. Deva surrenders the diamonds disguised under a wig and Parthiban reveals that he can now enlist Deva to work as a customs official. Deva accepts the job and walks out with his mother and Yamuna.

Cast

  • Suriya as Devaraj Velusamy (Deva), a post graduate in computer science and involved in smuggling to help his father's friend Dass.
  • Prabhu as Dass, a local smuggler who starts with Kamalesh's father. Later become number one.
  • Chinmayi
    )
  • Akashdeep Saighal
    as Kamalesh, Dass's business enemy who later kills him, dubbed by Ajay Kapoor
  • Jagan as Chitti Babu, Deva's friend and later revealed to be Kamalesh's spy in Dass' group who later dies.
  • Karunas as Dilli, Dass's driver, who is hearing impaired.
  • Ponvannan as J. Parthiban IRS, the customs officer and the Assistant Commissioner of the Income Tax-Air Intelligence Unit.
  • Renuka as Kaveri Velusamy, Deva's mother, who does not approve of his affairs with Dass.
  • Delhi Ganesh as Narcotics Officer
  • Meesai Rajendran as Sub-inspector of police
  • Subhalekha Sudhakar as Film Producer
  • Janaki Sabesh as Kamalesh's aide at the airport and the bar
  • Kalairani as Brothel Owner
  • Boys Rajan
Cameo appearance

Production

Development

Three years after the release of his debut venture

Sanskrit language, the film was prone to a title change, in light of Tamil Nadu's Entertainment Tax Exemption Act, which was passed in 2006.[14] A similar problem was faced by the producers of Aegan, which was also under production at the time. The controversy was later dropped. Ayan was announced to be predominantly set in various locations of both South Asia and Africa. It was made at a production cost of ₹200 million.[15]

Casting

Bollywood films.[21]

Apart from the film's cast, the film's crew consisted of

P. C. Sriram.[22]

Filming

Nenje Nenje’ song was shot on the sand dunes of the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Dune 7 and Deadvlei in Namibia, in freezing temperature. Songs were composed in Mauritius, where William Honk choreographed the car chase shots.[12] The stunt sequences were shot at Binny Mills with a huge set resembling an airport while another fight was shot at Cape Town, South Africa.[23] The filming was also held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar.[24][25]

Themes and influences

The film's concept revolves around smuggling and custom officers. In order to prepare the script, K. V. Anand did a lot of research and is said to have spoken to a lot of custom officers to understand the modus operandi of smuggling.[26][27]

Music

Ayan
Feature film soundtrack
Length30:21
LanguageTamil
Label
ProducerHarris Jayaraj
Harris Jayaraj chronology
Vaaranam Aayiram
(2008) 		Ayan
(2009) 		Aadhavan
(2009)

The film's soundtrack is composed by

Sun Music.[29] The film features six tracks, with lyrics written by Na. Muthukumar, Vairamuthu and Pa. Vijay
.

Ayan (Original Version)
Chinmayi Sripada
5:38
6."Oh Super Nova"Na. MuthukumarKrish2:31
Total length:30:21
Veedokkade
Feature film soundtrack
Length30:31
LanguageTelugu
LabelAditya Music
ProducerHarris Jayaraj

The film was dubbed into Telugu as Veedokkade, and its soundtrack was released on 22 February 2009.[31]

All tracks are written by

Bhuvanachandra

Veedokkade (Telugu Version)[32]
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Pela Pela"Hariharan5:24
2."Nene Nene Needhanne"Harish Raghavendra, Mahathi5:44
3."Honey Honey"Sayanora Philip, Devan Ekambaram5:21
4."Kallu Moosi Yochisthey"Karthik5:53
5."Oyaayiye Aayiye"Benny Dayal, Haricharan, Chinmayi Sripada5:38
6."Oh Super Nova"Krish2:31
Total length:30:31

Reception

The soundtrack album received mostly positive reviews from music critics as well as listeners. Behindwoods gave the album 3 out of 5 stating, "Harris Jayaraj’s crafting is elegant as ever. But what disappoints us here slightly is that the songs have influences of his earlier albums here and there, which could have been avoided. Harris does have it in him to give us many more ‘wah wah’ numbers."[33] Indiaglitz gave the album 2.75 out of 5 and stated, "'Ayan' has a whole lot of mix in spellbinding melodies and mind-boggling peppy numbers. Undoubtedly, Harris is there over the top with the prodigious score for his ducky actor Suriya."[34] Rediff gave the album 2.5 out of 5 stating, "Harris Jeyaraj wants to break away from his usual melodies and try something new. And he has succeeded, to a certain extent. Barring one or two numbers, this effort doesn't seem to sustain itself after the first few lines, but perhaps, with repeated listening, its appeal might increase."[35]

Release

The satellite rights of the film were secured by

Indian Censor Board. AVM Productions sold the film's distribution rights for Tamil Nadu to Sun Pictures for ₹ 200 million.[36]

Reception

Critical reception

The film received highly positive reviews from critics, upon release. Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu wrote: "Ayan is Suriya’s show all the way. He bears the onus with a smile and the death-defying stunts add to the robust image he aims to project".[37] Behindwoods wrote: "Ayan is fun. Just buy a huge bag of popcorn, a can of cola, and have a blast! But do remember the first step about the logic".[38] Indiaglitz wrote: "Though the storyline is familiar and oft-seen in the past, the pacy narration and captivating visuals provide the necessary pep to the film".[39][40] Sify rated 3 out of 5 stars stating "Paisa Vasool" (transl. Box office hit).[41] Rediff.com rated 3.5 out of 5 stars stating "Ayan is definitely a must-watch."[42]

Box-office

In Chennai alone, box office totals were reported as ₹7 crore (US$880,000) in theatrical revenue.

Hyderabad based producer, Bellamkonda Suresh.[46][47][48][49]
[50][51] The final worldwide box office was around ₹80 crore (US$10 million).[4] The film ran over 100 days in Kerala. The Telugu dubbed version Veedokkade ran over 100 days in Andhra Pradesh.[4]

Awards

Ayan received the most nominations at the 57th Filmfare Awards South (12) and the 4th Annual Vijay Awards (18).

Award Category Nominee Result
2009 Filmfare Awards South
Best Actor
 Suriya Nominated
Best Director
K.V. Anand
 Nominated
Best Film
 Ayan Nominated
Best Lyricist
 Na. Muthukumar
("Vizhi Moodi") 		Won
Best Lyricist
 Vairamuthu
("Nenje Nenje") 		Nominated
Best Male Playback
 Harish Raghavendra
("Nenje Nenje") 		Nominated
Best Male Playback
 Karthik (singer)
("Vizhi Moodi") 		Nominated
Best Music Director
 Harris Jayaraj Won
Best Supporting Actor
 Prabhu Nominated
Best Supporting Actor
 Jagan Nominated
Best Supporting Actress
 Renuka Nominated
Best Dance Choreographer
 Dinesh
("Pala Pala") 		Won
2009 - Vijay Awards Best Actor Suriya Nominated
Best Art Director Rajeevan Nominated
Best Choreographer Dhinesh
("Pala Pala") 		Nominated
Best Director K. V. Anand Nominated
Favourite Director K. V. Anand Nominated
Best Entertainer Suriya Won
Favourite Hero Suriya Nominated
Favourite Heroine Tamannaah Bhatia Nominated
Favourite Film AVM Productions Won
Favourite Song Vizhi Mooodi Nominated
Best Lyricist Vairamuthu
("Nenje Nenje") 		Nominated
Best Male Playback Harish Raghavendra
("Nenje Nenje") 		Nominated
Best VFX Compositor Srinivas Karthik Kotamraju
(EFX) 		Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Jagan Nominated
Best Comedian Jagan Nominated
Best Stunt Director Kanal Kannan Nominated
Best Costume Designer Nalini Sriram Nominated
Icon of the Year Suriya Won
2009 Meera Isaiaruvi Tamil Music Awards Best Album of the Year Harris Jayaraj Won
2009 South Scope 2010 Awards Best Actor – Tamil Suriya Nominated
Best Actress – Tamil Tamannaah Bhatia Nominated
Best Supporting Actor – Tamil Prabhu Won
Best Comedian – Tamil Jagan Nominated
Best Music Director – Tamil Harris Jayaraj Won
Best Male Playback – Tamil Harish Raghavendra
(Nenje Nenje) 		Nominated
Best Male Playback – Tamil Karthik (singer)
("Vizhi Moodi") 		Nominated
Best Female Playback- Tamil
Mahathi

("Nenje Nenje") 		Nominated
Best Lyricist – Tamil Na. Muthukumar
("Vizhi Moodi") 		Won
Best Cinematographer – Tamil M.S.Prabhu Nominated

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