Overview
A thrilling blend of action and romance unfolds in a world of crime and ambition.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- energetic
- slick
- witty
- action movie night
- mass entertainer marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded Ayan as a slick, energetic, star-driven commercial entertainer with impressive stunts and strong audience appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Deva repeatedly relies on dangerous escapes and elaborate action maneuvers, a feature emphasized in the critical reception.
Deva’s mother wants him to become a government official while he works for Daas’s smuggling organization.
Arumuga Dass raises and mentors Deva, while Kamalesh attempts to eliminate him from the smuggling business.
The film is described by critics as a complete entertainer and a slickly executed action flick focused on smuggling and rivalries.
Films like Ayan, and why
Vaaranam Aayiram
high-energy Indian action spectacle centered on organized crime, loyalty, romance, and charismatic star performance
Thani Oruvan
Tamil action drama combining smuggling or criminal networks, family loyalty, romance, and commercial set pieces
Pokiri
stylish South Indian crime-action entertainment driven by rivalries, fast pacing, and an appealing lead
Movie Details
- Director
- K. V. Anand
- Release Date
- 2009-04-03
- Runtime
- 162 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (80)
Cast
- Suriya
- Tamannaah Bhatia
- Prabhu
- Akashdeep Sabir
- Jagan
- Karunas
- Ponvannan
- Renuka
- Janaki Sabesh
- Delhi Ganesh
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Sun Nxt
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ayan about?
- A charismatic smuggler defends his mentor and navigates romance amid a dangerous underworld rivalry.
- What is Ayan like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ayan as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ayan violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Ayan as moderate.
- What did critics think of Ayan?
- Critics broadly regarded Ayan as a slick, energetic, star-driven commercial entertainer with impressive stunts and strong audience appeal.
- Which films are like Ayan?
- Films with a similar feel include Vaaranam Aayiram, Thani Oruvan, and Pokiri.
- How long is Ayan?
- Ayan runs 162 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ayan?
- In United States, Ayan streams on Sun Nxt.
