Ayan
Deva is an intelligent youngster whose hobby happens to be smuggling; eventually, though, he works with Customs to get a drug lord arrested.
Directed by K. V. Anand · Action · Romance · Comedy · 2009
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Director
K. V. Anand
Writer
K. V. Anand, Subha, {{Infobox
Studio
AVM Productions
Release
2009
Genres
Action, Romance, Comedy
Full Plot
The film's story revolves around Deva, a youngster whose mother wants him to become a government official. He, on the other hand, works for a smuggling group run by Arumuga Dass who has been his mentor and looking after him since childhood. Conflict occurs when Deva's arch rival, Kamalesh opposes and tries to eliminate Arumuga Dass from the smuggling business.
Cast & Characters
Lead
Tamannaah
Supporting
Akashdeep Saigal
Kamalesh (Voice dubbed by Ajay Kapoor)
Akashdeep Saighal
Kaveri Velusamy
Renuka
Film Producer
Subhalekha Sudhakar
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $3.2M, Ayan has grossed $18.0M worldwide — about 5.6x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
K.V. Anand has directed 6 films in our catalog, including Kavan, Ko.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Tamannaah appears in 3 films in our catalog, including Viyabari, Kanden Kadhalai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know Ayan's director K.V. Anand wanted to make his second film as a director after three years of his debut venture.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know the title "Ayan" means "outstanding", excellence" or can be the name for sun rays in five different languages.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know Ayan was initially set to have a Tamil word, but it was later argued that it's actually a nickname for the Hindu deity Lord Brahma.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know Ayan was made at a production cost of 200 million and had a predominantly South Asian and African setting.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of August 11, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ayan's IMDb rating?+
Ayan has a 7.6/10 rating on IMDb from 11,706 votes.
Is Ayan good? What are critics saying?+
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Who directed Ayan?+
Ayan was directed by K. V. Anand.
Where can I watch Ayan?+
Ayan is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Ayan" received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised Suriya's performance and the film's entertainment value, others noted its overall balance. The movie was seen as a complete entertainer by some, but not necessarily outstanding in any particular aspect.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
