Last updated: 24 Apr 2026


Tamil · Action, Thriller
2h 36m · 2 Oct 2014
Music: Harris Jayaraj | DOP: Manush Nandan | Writer: Ravi K. Chandran
Ratings
Our Rating
2
Yaan is a Tamil action thriller that follows the story of Shiva, a young man who travels to Malaysia in search of a better life. However, his journey takes a dangerous turn when he becomes entangled with criminal elements and must fight to survive and protect his loved ones. The narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, and resilience against a backdrop of international crime and suspense.
Yaan attempts to blend high-octane action with a romantic thriller narrative, but the execution falls short in several areas. The story, while promising on paper, suffers from a convoluted screenplay that struggles to maintain coherence and engagement throughout the film. The pacing is uneven; the first half is relatively engaging with a focus on character setup and romance, but the second half becomes bogged down with predictable action sequences and melodrama.
The songs composed by Harris Jayaraj are one of the film's highlights, offering melodious and catchy tunes that complement the narrative's emotional beats. However, the background score lacks the intensity needed to elevate the suspense and action scenes, resulting in a less immersive experience. Cinematography by Manush Nandan captures the exotic locales well but does not compensate for the screenplay's shortcomings.
Overall, Yaan struggles to find a balance between its action and romantic elements, leading to a film that feels disjointed. Despite its technical polish and musical strengths, the movie fails to leave a lasting impact due to its weak narrative structure and inconsistent pacing.
Jiiva: Delivers a sincere performance but is limited by the weak script and character development.
Thulasi Nair: Shows promise in her debut but lacks depth in her role.
Nassar: Provides a solid supporting performance, adding some gravitas to the film.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Ravi K. Chandran's directorial debut shows technical competence, especially in visual presentation and music integration, but the direction falters in storytelling and maintaining narrative engagement. The writing lacks depth and coherence, which undermines the film's overall impact.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 20% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 50% |
Critics generally gave mixed to negative reviews, praising the music and visuals but criticizing the screenplay and pacing. The film was noted for its ambitious attempt but was seen as a missed opportunity due to weak writing.
Final Box-Office Result
Yaan released on 2 October 2014 (2014).
Yaan is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Yaan OTT release date not announced yet.
Yaan directed by Ravi K. Chandran. Produced by Jayaraman, Elred Kumar.
Yaan stars Jiiva, Thulasi Nair, Nassar, Thambi Ramaiah, Karunakaran.
Tollybo rates Yaan 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Music for Yaan composed by Harris Jayaraj.
Yaan — Genre: Action, Thriller, Runtime: 156 minutes, Language: Tamil.