Aiyyaa (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Aiyyaa is a 2012 romantic comedy directed by Sachin Kundalkar, starring Rani Mukerji as Meenakshi, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Anita Date-Kelkar. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes and earned $58,703 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 26m (146 min)
- Director
- Sachin Kundalkar
- Original language
-
Hindi - Studio
- Anurag Kashyap Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Aiyyaa About?
The premise of Aiyyaa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Meenakshi, a young Marathi woman with a vivid imagination and a heightened sense of smell, dreams of finding her perfect match. She enjoys dancing and imitating her favorite actresses, dismissing the idea of arranged marriages. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Surya, a Tamil artist, and feels an immediate and inexplicable attraction to him.
Aiyyaa Cast & Characters
Rani Mukerji leads the cast as Meenakshi, with Prithviraj Sukumaran as Surya and Anita Date-Kelkar as Mynah. Directed by Sachin Kundalkar; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sachin Kundalkar
- Rani Mukerji as Meenakshi
-
Prithviraj Sukumaran as Surya - Anita Date-Kelkar as Mynah
- Tamizh as Pakkada
Also Starring in Aiyyaa
· 3 more- Amey Wagh Nanu
- Nirmiti Sawant Aai
- Satish Alekar Meenakshi's father
More from Sachin Kundalkar
More films directed by Sachin Kundalkar, best-rated first: Cobalt Blue, Pondicherry, Gulabjaam and Vazandar.
Aiyyaa Plot Summary
What happens in Aiyyaa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Meenakshi, a cheerful Marathi girl, finds her world spinning when she falls for Surya, a talented Tamil artist whose presence seems to brighten every room she enters. She comes from a bustling, deeply affectionate family that anchors her days in a whirl of noise and love: a wheelchair-bound grandmother who is blind yet carries gold teeth, a father who smokes four cigarettes at once, a mother named Savitri devoted to the idea of marriage, and a brother named Nana whose happiness comes from his four dogs.
Full summary
The whole story of Aiyyaa, scene by scene
Aiyyaa Box Office
Aiyyaa grossed $58,703 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$58.7K
- International
- $58.7K
Aiyyaa Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Aiyyaa.
How Well Do You Know Aiyyaa?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Which actress plays the lead role of Meenakshi in Aiyyaa?
Aiyyaa Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “אייה” and “О”.
- Also known as
-
- אייה
- О
- Боже!
- Meenakshi und der Duft der Männer
- אוי! [הודו]
- അയ്യ
- 백마 타고 왕자 사냥
- 闻香识爱
- ปฏิบัติการหารัก
Seen Aiyyaa?
Aiyyaa FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Aiyyaa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Aiyyaa?
Aiyyaa runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).
When was Aiyyaa released?
Aiyyaa was released on October 12, 2012.
Who directed Aiyyaa?
Aiyyaa was directed by Sachin Kundalkar.
More films by Sachin Kundalkar Who is in the cast of Aiyyaa?
Aiyyaa stars Rani Mukerji as Meenakshi, Prithviraj Sukumaran as Surya and Anita Date-Kelkar as Mynah, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Aiyyaa make at the box office?
Aiyyaa grossed $58,703 worldwide.
Does Aiyyaa have a post-credit scene?
No. Aiyyaa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Aiyyaa in?
The original language of Aiyyaa is Hindi.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
