Movie Review: Ayan - It Simply Rocks!

Ayan is a Tamil film. As I had the opportunity to watch a variety of regional films in the absence of new Hindi ones, I went for it. It is pure entertainment, and it is doing pretty well for itself even after a month of its release. That speaks tons for the movie. Its rock steady collections have made it a blockbuster hit.

In fact, I may view it a second time, mainly for its leads Surya Sivakumar and Tamanna Bhatia. Surya is dashing while Tamanna is eye candy. They make a stunning pair and act well too. The language barrier wasn't an obstacle thanks to these two actors.

Ayan literally means motion. Needless to say, it has lots of (e)motion and of course action too. It’s the action that keeps the viewer riveted till the very end.

The story is pretty much like any run-of-the-mill Bollywood flick. The plot is pretty hackneyed. The hero Deva (Surya) works for a smuggler Arumuga Dass (Prabhu Ganesan). Deva’s mother Kaveri (Renuka) has great Indian dreams for him that he will become a government official (yawn!).

Deva falls in love with another gang member Chitti’s (Jegan) younger sister Yamuna (Tamanna). Chitti turns out to be the surprise traitor in the gang. That results in misunderstandings between the lead pair.

Action ensues when Deva’s rival Kamalesh (Akashdeep Saigal) tries to eliminate Arumuga. There ends the story unless you are curious to know what happens next! For that you will have to watch the movie. Be assured you will enjoy it. Although pretty clichéd, it gives you your money's worth. It’s an action thriller that ends as a revenge saga.

So, where does Ayan score? Well, you get to see Chennai, where it has been shot, along with Malaysia, Namibia, South Africa and Zanzibar. Cinematography is excellent, the credit for which goes to M S Harris.

Watch out for Koena Mitra in an item number “Honey Honey”. The song has been executed well and Koena looks great but the song may not set you on fire. It’s pretty OK.

Tamanna Bhatia barely 19 now debuted in Bollywood flick Chand Sa Roshan Chehra (2005). The film sunk without a trace. Any flop Bollywood actress them takes a trip down South. Tamanna did the same and she is now reaping the benefits in Telugu and Tamil films. She is a major Tamil movie star. Hindi’s loss is Tamil’s gain. One never knows. She may make a huge comeback on the Bollywood scene. I will look forward to that. She has great screen presence just like the late Divya Bharti.

Surya and Tamanna are definitely a treat to watch. Tamanna’s eyes speak and she has a bewitching smile. The viewer feels positive energy flowing while watching them. They have great on-screen chemistry that is not geography bound and that will never be history. We eagerly await their future releases.

Prabhu (Sivaji Ganesan’s son) has turned in a mature performance. But he must slim down. He looks like a (not couch) potato.

Akashdeep as a villain is a contrast to his earlier role of Ansh in TV serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. He had acted in Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999) too. In a span of ten years, he has grown up a lot.

On the whole, it is a peppy entertainer. So it makes a good idea to keep your cool this summer with the sip of an iced pop called Ayan. It will keep you asking for more.