Ayan (2009) is a Tamil action thriller directed by K. V. Anand, starring Suriya, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Prabhu in lead roles. The film follows Deva, a daring youngster who works for a smuggler while secretly helping law enforcement, leading to conflicts with powerful rivals. With stylish action, engaging storytelling, and Harris Jayaraj’s hit soundtrack, Ayan became a massive blockbuster, grossing around ₹80 crore worldwide against a modest budget of ₹15 crore, making it the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2009. The movie also earned several accolades, including the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for Harris Jayaraj, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Costume Designer and Best Playback Singer (Female), and Ananda Vikatan Awards for music and costume design. Suriya’s powerful performance and the film’s commercial success cemented Ayan as one of the most memorable hits of his career.
Filmfare Awards South 2009 – Best Music Director (Won) – Harris Jayaraj
Filmfare Awards South 2009 – Best Actor(won) – Suriya
Filmfare Awards South 2009 – Best Director(won) – K. V. Anand
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2009 – Best Music Director (Won) – Harris Jayaraj
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2009 – Best Costume Designer (Won) – Nalini Sriram
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 2009 – Best Costume Designer (Won) – Nalini Sriram
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 2009 – Best Character Artist (Female) (Won) – Renuka
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 2009 – Best Playback Singer (Female) (Won) – Mahathi for “Vizhi Moodi Yosithaal”