Ayan (2009): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Ayan is a 2009 romantic comedy directed by K. V. Anand, starring Suriya as Deva, Renuka and Akashdeep Saigal. It runs 2 hours 42 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 42m (162 min)
- Director
- K. V. Anand
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- AVM Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ayan About?
The premise of Ayan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Deva has long served Arumugam, a seasoned smuggler who has looked after him for many years. When his close friend is killed, Deva is compelled to turn against his criminal life and cooperate with the police, determined to bring a dangerous drug lord to justice while confronting the perilous world he once inhabited.
Ayan Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- reference to a zodiac sign
- reference to capricorn the astrological sign
- diamond
- trawler
- action hero
- smuggling
- gold
- drugs
Ayan Cast & Characters
Suriya leads the cast as Deva, with Renuka as Kaveri Velusamy and Akashdeep Saigal as Kamalesh. Directed by K. V. Anand; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director K. V. Anand
- Suriya as Deva
- Renuka as Kaveri Velusamy
- Akashdeep Saigal as Kamalesh
- Jagan as Chitti Babu
Also Starring in Ayan
· 9 more- Tamannaah Bhatia Yamuna
- Ponvannan Parthiban
- Delhi Ganesh Narcotics Officer
- Prabhu Daas
- Karunas Dilli
- Subhalekha Sudhakar Film Producer
- Kalairani Brothel Owner
- Janaki Sabesh Lady at the Airport
- Koena Mitra Special Appearance in "Honey Honey" Song
More from K. V. Anand
More films directed by K. V. Anand: Kaappaan, Anegan, Maattrraan and Ko.
Ayan Plot Summary
What happens in Ayan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Deva, a computer science post-graduate in Chennai, teams up with Dass to smuggle pre-release unlicensed films on DVD and other contraband, mostly through air routes. Deva’s widowed mother Kaveri Velusamy disapproves of his chosen life of crime and clings to the hope of a safer, lawful path for her son. Their former business associate’s son Kamalesh plots to derail their operation and seize control of the smuggling routes through police-backed channels, aiming to reshape the empire in his own favor.
Full summary
The whole story of Ayan, scene by scene
Ayan Box Office
Ayan grossed $1.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
- International
- $1.2M
Ayan Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ayan.
How Well Do You Know Ayan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the main protagonist of the film?
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Movies Like Ayan
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Deva, Aaru and Devan.
Ayan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Ayan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ayan?
Ayan runs 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).
When was Ayan released?
Ayan was released on April 3, 2009.
Who directed Ayan?
Ayan was directed by K. V. Anand.
More films by K. V. Anand Who is in the cast of Ayan?
Ayan stars Suriya as Deva, Renuka as Kaveri Velusamy and Akashdeep Saigal as Kamalesh, among 13 credited actors.
How much did Ayan make at the box office?
Ayan grossed $1.2 million worldwide.
Does Ayan have a post-credit scene?
No. Ayan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ayan in?
The original language of Ayan is Tamil.
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