Avan (2010 film)

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Avan
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Directed byNandan Kavil
Written bySumod-Gopu
Produced bySurya Narayanan M
Starring Vijay Yesudas
Bala
Muktha George
CinematographyK.P Nambyathiri
Music byAnil Gopalan /Ramesh Narayanan
Rajamani
O.S Unnikrishnan (lyrics)
Release date
  • 29 July 2010 (2010-07-29)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Avan is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Nandan Kavil. Written by Sumod-Gopu, the film stars Bala, Vijay Yesudas and Muktha George. This film marks the debut film of the popular South Indian playback singer Vijay Yesudas as an actor. [1] [2]

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Plot

Ramanujan is an established singer. The reality show named Crime And Music forms the backdrop of the story. The specialty of this reality show is that it features a number of convicts taking part in the competition. Krishnan is a goon who is a convict now and is also taking part in this competition. He develops a special relationship with Ramanujan, which leads to many unexpected twists in their lives.

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Reception

Veeyen of Nowrunning opined that "At the end of it, Avan is a bit overwrought and wholly fails to move you. There is nothing intriguing in it that would send your pulses racing. The excitement is minimal and so is its emotional depth". [3]

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References

  1. "Vijay Yesudas all set to debut as an actor". The New Indian Express . Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  2. "4 films in a single day - Telugu News". Indiaglitz.com. 30 July 2010. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  3. "Avan Review | Avan Malayalam Movie Review by Veeyen". Nowrunning.com. 31 July 2010. Retrieved 26 April 2022.