Well tbf, Avan Ivan was an attempt at something different, not your typical dark/gritty Bala film...
I never watch Tamil movies because I just don't think they are very good. However, I watched 'Kannathil Muthamittal' (A Peck On The Cheek) last week. Very good . I thought at times it was unsure whether it was a political commentary or an emotional drama which sort of tore me as a viewer because I wasn't sure what it was. But overall, a very good story, with some decent (not spectacular) acting.
I'm bored of seeing Ajith in those 'Billa' type coat/suit costumes. Its high time he stops using those same getups and gets back to trying out different outlooks.
He has been in 'Billa' hangover for ages now.