Alaipayuthey (2000): Cast & Plot
Alaipayuthey is a 2000 romantic drama directed by Mani Ratnam, starring R. Madhavan as Karthik Varadharajan, Jayasudha and Shalini. It runs 2 hours 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 36m (156 min)
- Director
- Mani Ratnam
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Madras Talkies
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Alaipayuthey About?
The premise of Alaipayuthey without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Karthik and Shakthi defy their families’ objections to marry, embarking on a fresh start together. As they settle into married life, the couple quickly discovers that real marriage demands compromise, responsibility and patience, far beyond the romantic ideal they once imagined.
Alaipayuthey Cast & Characters
R. Madhavan leads the cast as Karthik Varadharajan, with Jayasudha as Mrs. Selvaraj and Shalini as Shakthi Selvaraj. Directed by Mani Ratnam; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mani Ratnam
- R. Madhavan as Karthik Varadharajan
- Jayasudha as Mrs. Selvaraj
- Shalini as Shakthi Selvaraj
- Raviprakash as Selvaraj
Also Starring in Alaipayuthey
· 16 more- Swarnamalya Poorni Selvaraj
- Karthik Kumar Poorni's Fiance
- KPAC Lalitha Karthik's Mother
- Vivek Sethu
- Sukumari Shakti's Aunty
- Khushboo Collector's Wife
- N. Azhagamperumal Nayar
- Pyramid Natarajan Varadharajan
- Sriranjini
- Arvind Swamy Collector
- Pondy Ravi Police Officer
- Kumar Natarajan Karthik's Brother
- Venu Arvind Arumugam
- Nithya
- Sophiya Haque
- Medha Raghunath
More from Mani Ratnam
More films directed by Mani Ratnam, best-rated first: Ponniyin Selvan: Part II, Guru, Ponniyin Selvan: Part I and The Youth.
Alaipayuthey Plot Summary
What happens in Alaipayuthey from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Karthik Varadarajan is an independent and free-spirited software engineering graduate from a wealthy family who co-owns a startup along with his friends. At a friend’s wedding, he meets Shakthi Selvaraj, a medical student from a middle-class family. The duo constantly bumps into each other on the local commuter trains they both ride, and they soon fall in love. Karthik aggressively pursues Shakthi and asks his parents to formally ask her parents for her hand in marriage. Shakthi, however, is reluctant. Karthik manages to convince Shakthi and requests his parents to formally ask Shakthi’s parents for her hand in marriage. When the parents meet, they do not get along, and Shakthi calls off the relationship altogether and leaves for an extended medical camp in Kerala.
Full summary
The whole story of Alaipayuthey, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Alaipayuthey?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the male lead who is a software engineering graduate?
Alaipayuthey Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Sakhi” and “Alaipayuthey Tamil”.
- Also known as
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- Sakhi
- Alaipayuthey Tamil
- Waves
- Набегающие волны
- 알라이파유테이
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Alaipayuthey FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Alaipayuthey, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Alaipayuthey?
Alaipayuthey runs 2 hours 36 minutes (156 minutes).
When was Alaipayuthey released?
Alaipayuthey was released on April 14, 2000.
Who directed Alaipayuthey?
Alaipayuthey was directed by Mani Ratnam.
More films by Mani Ratnam Who is in the cast of Alaipayuthey?
Alaipayuthey stars R. Madhavan as Karthik Varadharajan, Jayasudha as Mrs. Selvaraj and Shalini as Shakthi Selvaraj, among 20 credited actors.
Does Alaipayuthey have a post-credit scene?
No. Alaipayuthey has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Alaipayuthey in?
The original language of Alaipayuthey is Tamil.
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