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Paiyaa (2010): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Paiyaa is a 2010 adventure romantic film directed by N. Linguswamy, starring Karthi as Siva, Tamannaah Bhatia and Jagan. It runs 2 hours 28 minutes and earned $440,586 worldwide.

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Paiyaa (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 28m (148 min)
Director
N. Linguswamy
Genres
Adventure , Romance , Action
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Paiyaa About?

The premise of Paiyaa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Shiva, a recent engineering graduate, drifts through life indifferent to his career prospects, even as his friends repeatedly urge him to think ahead. One day he spots a girl at a bus stop, becomes instantly smitten, and eventually persuades her to join him for a ride in her car, sparking the beginnings of their romance.

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Cast & crew

Paiyaa Cast & Characters

Karthi leads the cast as Siva, with Tamannaah Bhatia as Charulatha and Jagan as Poochi. Directed by N. Linguswamy; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from N. Linguswamy

More films directed by N. Linguswamy: The Warriorr, Sandakozhi 2, Anjaan and Vettai.

Full filmography
Plot

Paiyaa Plot Summary

What happens in Paiyaa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Siva is a carefree young man in Bangalore, supported by a loyal circle of friends as he hunts for a job. His routine life takes a sharp turn when he notices a striking woman, Charulatha, who is also looking for work. He feels an instant pull and finds himself crossing paths with her more than once, tracing her movements through the city and following her with a mix of curiosity and hope.

Full summary

The whole story of Paiyaa, scene by scene

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Box office

Paiyaa Box Office

Paiyaa grossed $440,586 worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$440.6K

International
$440.6K
Videos

Paiyaa Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Paiyaa.

paiyaa movie trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Paiyaa?

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 carefree young man who is the male lead of the film?

Details

Paiyaa Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Awara” and “Awaara”.

Also known as
  • Awara
  • Awaara
  • Aakhri Baazi
  • 爱情至上
  • Погоня

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FAQ

Paiyaa FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Paiyaa, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Paiyaa?

Paiyaa runs 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).

When was Paiyaa released?

Paiyaa was released on April 2, 2010.

Who directed Paiyaa?

Paiyaa was directed by N. Linguswamy.

More films by N. Linguswamy

Who is in the cast of Paiyaa?

Paiyaa stars Karthi as Siva, Tamannaah Bhatia as Charulatha and Jagan as Poochi, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Paiyaa make at the box office?

Paiyaa grossed $440,586 worldwide.

Does Paiyaa have a post-credit scene?

No. Paiyaa has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Paiyaa in?

The original language of Paiyaa is Tamil.

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