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Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai (2010): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai is a 2010 romantic comedy directed by Thiru, starring Vishal Krishna as Karthik, Santhanam and Mayilsamy. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes and earned $127,667 worldwide.

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Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 25m (145 min)
Director
Thiru
Genres
Romance , Comedy
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai About?

The premise of Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Karthik, a carefree management graduate who shuns a conventional job, teams up with his close friends to devise a quirky experiment: he will date three women at the same time and hold a straw poll to decide which one is the best match. The film follows the ensuing romantic mix‑ups, comedic misunderstandings and the ultimate choice he must make.

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Cast & crew

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai Cast & Characters

Vishal Krishna leads the cast as Karthik, with Santhanam as Kumar and Mayilsamy as Shekar. Directed by Thiru; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from Thiru

More films directed by Thiru: Chanakya, Mr. Chandramouli, Naan Sigappu Manithan and Samar.

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Plot

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai Plot Summary

What happens in Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai 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

Karthik is a laid-back, jobless young man from an upper-middle-class family, and he is the only child of his father, who works as a bank manager. He often spends his time hanging out with his close friends: Kumar, an autorickshaw driver, Shekar, who owns a tea shop, and Vishnu, a traffic constable. Despite his easygoing nature, Karthik is quite ambitious and craves the best of everything in life — from high-quality pens and fashionable clothes to fulfilling experiences. He follows a peculiar rule: try out multiple options before settling on the best one.

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The whole story of Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai, scene by scene

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Box office

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai Box Office

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai grossed $127,667 worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$127.7K

International
$127.7K
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Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai?

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 Karthik's main approach to choosing his life partner in the movie?

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Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Khiladi” and “Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai”.

Also known as
  • Khiladi
  • Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai
  • Theeratha Vilaiyattu Pillai

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Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai FAQ: Cast & Box Office

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

How long is Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai?

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

When was Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai released?

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai was released on February 12, 2010.

Who directed Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai?

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai was directed by Thiru.

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Who is in the cast of Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai?

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai stars Vishal Krishna as Karthik, Santhanam as Kumar and Mayilsamy as Shekar, among 12 credited actors.

How much did Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai make at the box office?

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai grossed $127,667 worldwide.

Does Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai have a post-credit scene?

No. Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai in?

The original language of Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai is Tamil.

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