Podaa Podi (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Podaa Podi is a 2012 romantic comedy directed by Vignesh Shivan, starring Silambarasan as Arjun, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Vtv Ganesh. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $515,031 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Vignesh Shivan
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Gemini Film Circuit
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Podaa Podi About?
The premise of Podaa Podi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Arjun and Nisha are deeply in love and joyfully marry, but their happiness is soon tested. As they navigate married life, they discover that building a lasting relationship requires significant compromises and adjustments from both. They must learn to overcome challenges and find a way to make their marriage work, facing unexpected sacrifices along the way.
Podaa Podi Cast & Characters
Silambarasan leads the cast as Arjun, with Varalaxmi Sarathkumar as Nisha and Vtv Ganesh as Arjun's Uncle. Directed by Vignesh Shivan; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vignesh Shivan
- Silambarasan as Arjun
- Varalaxmi Sarathkumar as Nisha
- Vtv Ganesh as Arjun's Uncle
- Shobana as Veena
Also Starring in Podaa Podi
· 4 more- Santhanam Special Appearance
- Premji Amaran Special Appearance
- Samarth Suraj Arjun´s & Nisha´s Son
- Meena Latchman Dolly Aunty
More from Vignesh Shivan
More films directed by Vignesh Shivan: Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal, Thaanaa Serndha Koottam and Naanum Rowdydhaan.
Podaa Podi Plot Summary
What happens in Podaa Podi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Arjun, an animation artist living in London with his uncle Vtv Ganesh, meets Nisha in a pub and tries to impress her by flashing a wallet full of fake currency. She is an aspiring dancer who lives with her aunt Shobana. After a day together, Nisha proposes a relationship, and Arjun agrees. Although Arjun initially resents Nisha’s salsa classes with her friend Mojo, he eventually agrees to marry her.
After their wedding, Nisha makes it clear that she still wants to dance and enter the UK competition Let’s Dance to build a career. Arjun suddenly believes that a woman’s place is at home. On the advice of his uncle, he impregnates her, so that she stays away from dancing.
Full summary
The whole story of Podaa Podi, scene by scene
Podaa Podi Box Office
Podaa Podi grossed $515,031 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$515K
- International
- $515K
How Well Do You Know Podaa Podi?
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 works as an animation artist?
Podaa Podi Also Known As
Also known as “Poda Podi”.
- Also known as
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- Poda Podi
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Podaa Podi FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Podaa Podi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Podaa Podi?
Podaa Podi runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Podaa Podi released?
Podaa Podi was released on November 13, 2012.
Who directed Podaa Podi?
Podaa Podi was directed by Vignesh Shivan.
More films by Vignesh Shivan Who is in the cast of Podaa Podi?
Podaa Podi stars Silambarasan as Arjun, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar as Nisha and Vtv Ganesh as Arjun's Uncle, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Podaa Podi make at the box office?
Podaa Podi grossed $515,031 worldwide.
Does Podaa Podi have a post-credit scene?
No. Podaa Podi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Podaa Podi in?
The original language of Podaa Podi is Tamil.
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