Premium16 years of Ayan: 5 reasons why you should stream KV Anand and Suriya’s crime thriller
Sixteen years post its release, the Tamil film Ayan, starring Suriya and Tamannaah and directed by KV Anand, remains a celebrated crime thriller.
Last Updated: 02.49 PM, Apr 03, 2025
It’s been 16 years since the release of the Tamil film Ayan, starring Suriya and Tamannaah in the lead roles. Directed by KV Anand, the crime thriller is about an ethical and skilled smuggler who gets caught in the dark world of drug peddling, which puts his loved ones in danger. The film is available for streaming on SunNXT and OTTplay Premium at discounted prices.
16 years of Ayan: 5 reasons why you should stream Suriya’s crime thriller
KV Anand's racy screenplay
KV Anand's second film as director was Ayan. The celebrated cinematographer, who also wrote the film, kept the screenplay racy for Ayan. A masterclass in blending action, drama, and emotion into a single narrative, Ayan revolves around a smuggler caught between law and crime. It has an electrifying pace that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Anand skillfully balances high-octane action sequences with clever plot twists, making it engaging from start to finish. His tight direction ensures every scene adds value to the narrative, maintaining suspense and intrigue.
Harris Jayaraj's evergreen album
Harris Jayaraj scored the music for Ayan, which is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated ones in Suriya’s career. A total of six songs, songs like Pala Pala and Oh Super Nova, were kept stylish and fast paced, while Vizhi Moodi and Nenje Nenje are heartwarming melodies, which highlighted the chemistry between Suriya and Tamannaah. The composer made sure that his blend of melody and rhythm, perfectly complementing the film’s high-energy narrative. Ayan album is one of the talked-about works of Harris Jayaraj till date.
Suriya's most celebrated crime thriller
If there is one crime thriller of Suriya which is celebrated till date and has repeat value, it is Ayan. In the film, the actor plays Deva, a skilled and ethical smuggler who works for his crime boss Das played by Prabhu. Suriya made sure he eased into the role and brought in the believability of a highly skilled smuggler to the screen. Ayan remains one of the iconic movies in Suriya's career.
Cool stunts and action sequences
Ayan has some cool stunt sequences, including a chase shot in an African locale. Kannal Kannan worked as a stunt coordinator in the film. Ayah has some expertly choreographed sequences which deliver thrilling, and high-impact moments. The film's action scenes give the film the much-needed adrenaline rush while watching it.
Top notch visuals
KV Anand, who was already a celebrated cinematographer, went with M. S. Prabhu to crank the camera. The visuals of Ayan include the beautiful locales from foreign land, to the local landscape in Tamil Nadu.