Aan Devathai

Aan Dhevathai () is a 2018 Indian Tamil family drama film written and directed by Thamira and produced by Fakrudeen. The film features Samuthirakani, Ramya Pandian, Kavin, and Monica in the lead roles, while Radha Ravi, Ilavarasu, Kaali Venkat, Abhishek Vinod, Hareesh Peradi, and Suja Varunee play pivotal and supporting roles. The film features music composed by Ghibran, cinematography by Vijay Milton, and editing by Kasi Viswanathan. The venture began production in September 2017 and released on 12 October 2018 to average reviews from critics.
Plot.
Elango (Samuthirakani) falls in love with Jessy (Ramya Pandian), and both get married. Elango is employed as a medical sales representative, and both of them have no parents/relatives. Jessy also secures a software job and life runs smoothly. They are gifted with twins – Agaran (Kavin) and Aathira (Monica). Jessy is more career-oriented, aspiring to achieve greater heights. Elango, on the other hand, thinks family is the at-most preference and feels that they are unable to spend quality time with their children. As Jessy earns more than Elango, the latter decides to quit his job and stay at home taking care of their children and household activities. Jessy is against this decision as she dreams of leading a luxurious life if both could earn.
Jessy is impressed seeing her colleague Belita (Suja Varunee), who leads a lavish lifestyle owning a villa and a BMW car. Much against Elango’s advice, Jessy books an apartment which is under construction. She also buys a BMW car despite Elango warning her about the problems associated with increased bank loans and EMI. Roy (Abhishek Vinod) is Jessy’s boss who has an eye on her. Arguments arise frequently between Elango and Jessy, which leads to Elango leaving the house as Jessy keeps insulting him for being a stay-at-home father. Aathira also goes out with Elango, while Agaran stays with Jessy. Elango finds shelter with the help of Bullet Thatha (Radha Ravi), a kindhearted man who meets Agaran once in a while.
To Jessy's shock, Belita commits suicide as she felt humiliated by a few goons who were employed by the bank to recover her unpaid loans. Jessy realizes the problems associated with too much bank loans. Roy tries to enter into a physical relationship with Jessy for which she does not cooperate, leading him to fire her as a means of revenge. Jessy is devastated as she has lost her job and could not pay her EMIs. Goons arrive at Jessy’s home to recover loans. Knowing this, Elango arrives and requests the goons to give him some time, so that they can repay the loans. Jessy realizes her mistake leading to her transformation and understands Elango. They both patch up and Elango starts going to a job again, thereby starting to lead a humble but joyful life.
Production.
The film was announced and began production during September 2017, with director Thamira making a comeback to films after previously making "Rettaisuzhi" (2010). He also announced he would produce the film under the newly launched Sigaram Cinemas, while Samuthirakani and "Joker" fame Ramya Pandiyan were selected to play the lead roles. Vijay Milton and Ghibran were consequently selected to be the cinematographer and music composer for the project. "Aan Devathai" was revealed to revolve around the impact of globalisation, marital relationships and the challenges of raising a kid in the modern times.
Soundtrack.
The soundtrack was composed by Ghibran.
Release.
The film which was initially slated to release in August was released in October 2018. The satellite rights of the film were sold to Zee Tamil.
Critical reception.
"Times of India" wrote "Though this family drama has a tried-and-tested screenplay, with only a few engaging scenes, it is less preachy when compared to some of Samuthirakani’s earlier films." "Deccan Chronicle" called it "Just an average drama". "India Today" wrote "Thamira's tries to address the struggles of nuclear families in the fast-paced urban society, but like his one-dimensional characters, the solution he arrives at is also shallow and problematic."