Payyans (2011): Cast & Plot
Payyans is a 2011 family drama directed by Leo Thaddeus, starring Jayasurya as Josy John, Rohini and Anjali. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Director
- Leo Thaddeus
- Original language
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Malayalam - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Payyans About?
The premise of Payyans without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Josy is an unemployed, irresponsible young guy. His life changes when his beloved mother dies in a fatal accident and his long-lost father returns home.
Payyans Cast & Characters
Jayasurya leads the cast as Josy John, with Rohini as Padma and Anjali as Seema. Directed by Leo Thaddeus; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leo Thaddeus
Also Starring in Payyans
· 12 more- Janardhanan Brittas's father
- Suraj Venjaramoodu Brittas
- Maniyanpilla Raju Seema's Father
- Lalu Alex Kuttappan
- Jaffer Idukki Jaffer
- Chali Pala S.I
- Kottayam Nazeer Constable
- Kalasala Babu Alex
- Sreelatha Namboothiri Brittas's Mother
- Manka Mahesh Seema's Mother
- Guinness Pakru Japan Babu
- Harisree Martin Electrician
More from Leo Thaddeus
More films directed by Leo Thaddeus: Panthrand, Lonappante Mammodisa, Oru Cinemakkaran and Pachamarathanalil.
Payyans Plot Summary
What happens in Payyans from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Josy John, Jayasurya is raised by his mother Padma Rohini after her husband disappears. He leaves college to launch his own business, chasing a fast-paced, flashy lifestyle that soon undermines his stability. Struggling at every turn, he finds a new path when a radio station hires him as a radio jockey, where he discovers his voice, learns timing, and builds a following while balancing his personal life. It is there that he meets sound engineer Seema Anjali, and a romance blossoms that brings companionship and a sense of responsibility.
Full summary
The whole story of Payyans, scene by scene
Payyans Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Payyans.
How Well Do You Know Payyans?
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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Which actor plays the lead role of Josy John?
Payyans Also Known As
Also known as “Hai Cheliya”.
- Also known as
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- Hai Cheliya
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Payyans FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Payyans, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Payyans?
Payyans runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was Payyans released?
Payyans was released on February 18, 2011.
Who directed Payyans?
Payyans was directed by Leo Thaddeus.
More films by Leo Thaddeus Who is in the cast of Payyans?
Payyans stars Jayasurya as Josy John, Rohini as Padma and Anjali as Seema, among 16 credited actors.
Does Payyans have a post-credit scene?
No. Payyans has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Payyans in?
The original language of Payyans is Malayalam.
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