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Ayan, one of the popular kollywood film starred by actor Surya, directed by KV Anand and music by Harris jeyaraj is produced by mamoth AVM productions. Ayan’s screenplay does the trick and it is brilliantly choreographed stunts and car chase sequences, cleverly planted twists at every nook and corner of the plot and some good music.

Ayan proves to be an absolute time pass fare. For a little more than two hours, it would be an offense to call Ayan just another commercial potboiler. Director K V Anand’s research is evident in the tightly packed screenplay and do not miss out the potshots he takes at a few directors in the name of plagiarism.

Slipping logic into your wallet would be a good idea before entering the halls, but it’s unlikely that you would regret doing so. And it is highly doubtful that you would have any time to think about it during the course of the movie. Well, pardon the second half for dragging a wee bit though.

The movie starts off with Surya giving a little tongue-lash for Corporate Houses for treating their employees as mushrooms. A minute later, we realize that he is the trustworthy ally of Prabhu, whose business thrives on illegal diamond trafficking from Africa. With clever strategies and an M Sc degree, Suriya flies across the globe to transport consignments sneaking in and out of the airport scanners in style.

That’s pretty much the story and comes with it the evil motives of Akashdeep Segal, a fellow smuggler who crosses road with the Prabhu & Company. Gang war, a friend’s death, love and some dance sequences – Ayan culminates into a rather predictable climax.

The first half of the movie travels at a supersonic’s pace with rollicking humor application form, asks for his sign at the breakfast table. She returns from the kitchen and drops the dosa in horror only to find out that her son has used the application form to collect all the left over chicken bones. Not to mention, Jegan’s natural sense of humor that hugely helps the movie’s progress.

Ayan also spells out director Anand’s conscious effort to avoid clichés, scene after scene, with good reason. The first half also defies the rule of gangster movies with Surya justifying his job to be just ‘time pass’.

And the second half witnesses Surya doubling up as an assistant to the Narcotic Controls Office. Besides, it was also an atrocious idea to include a Koena Mitra item number out of the blue. With her weird nose-job and chiseled cleavage, she does some aerobics. The climax peaks Anand’s unleashed imagination.

Surya and Tamanna make a good pair and their love story is devoid of any clichés whatsoever thankfully. And the brilliant writing in their second meet up scene sparks up their chemistry. Prabhu is quite a natural in his role and his Chennai Senthamizh comes handy. The roles of Jegan and Renuka are beautifully developed and performed.

The only eyesore in the movie is Akashdeep Segal, who with his convoluted facial expressions and bad lip sync just doesn’t get anything right. Harris’s music is scintillating in the Nenje and Iyaayiye songs and the background score flows with the movie. In the Vizhi moodi number Karthik sizzles. Another noteworthy aspect of Ayan is M.S.Prabhu’s cinematography. Congo’s rustic landscape, Puducherry’s by-lanes and Malaysia’s scenic locales come alive in the screen.

Ayan is fun. Just buy a huge bag of popcorn, a can of cola and have a blast! Enjoy the fun!

Ultimate Star Ajith in a different stlyish look. Actor  Ajith has gone in for a neo-retro look that seems to sit perfectly on him prima facie. Their  might be reminiscent of Kamal from Virumaandi but Ajith seems to have given it his signature touch. He has always looked extremely stylish in the formal suits and so it would not be wrong to say that he looks his best when in fully formal attire. This time too, he carries it off with panache.

Ajith is not known to fiddle around with his hair too much, but now he has tried something that is definitely a first in Tamil cinema. Though one does not get a full view of it from the only still that has been released, there is a definite spike at the centre.

Then, you would have noticed those goggles. They have been around for more than two decades now, still very much a style statement. Though it is used only very sparingly these days, it is still as good as it was when it was first seen. Ajith, one daresay, makes it look even better.

This movie would be as stylish as BILLA. Let us hope for the best out of Ajith and also wish the ardous working self confident actor Ajith and his team our hearty wishes. Looking forward to ASAL!!!

Kollywood actor  Vikram fans allover the world will sense a sign of excitement now. Kanthasamy is slowly approaching its release date. The film which is touted to be a grandiose affair from its launch, cast, locales and every other aspect is being produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu who is known for his generosity in film making.

Kanthasamy will be Vikram next flick after Bheema. Shriya will be pairing with him for the first time. Kanthasamy stills that are released in the media project her in an entirely new avatar. The highlight of the film is said to be Vikram’s singing in the film. Kanthasamy’s audio is said to hit the shelves on April 5th.

Kollywood circles say that the movie will be released on May 29th after IPL. Film buffs may recall that the film was to have released by the 1st week of May. But the one month long IPL festival must have prompted the makers to reconsider their decision. Everyone hopes that this film will be a great entertainer thereby achieving success for the entire team that have put in a lot of hard work.