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Tiyaan (2017): Cast & Plot

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Tiyaan is a 2017 drama directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar, starring Indrajith Sukumaran as Pattabhirama Giri, Ananya and Nakshatra Indrajith. It runs 2 hours 48 minutes.

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Tiyaan (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 48m (168 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Malayalam
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The story

What Is Tiyaan About?

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

The story follows Pattabhiramagiri, a Vedic scholar, and his family, whose lives are threatened when a godman and his followers attempt to seize their ancestral home to construct an ashram. Facing opposition, Pattabhiraman is afflicted by a mysterious curse, leaving him vulnerable. He finds unexpected support from a mysterious ally, and together they confront the powerful forces arrayed against them. Their struggle unfolds as the central conflict of the narrative.

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Cast & crew

Tiyaan Cast & Characters

Indrajith Sukumaran leads the cast as Pattabhirama Giri, with Ananya as Amba and Nakshatra Indrajith as Arya. Directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar; 19 actors are credited in all.

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More from Jiyen Krishnakumar

More films directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar: Run Baby Run and College Days.

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Plot

Tiyaan Plot Summary

What happens in Tiyaan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Pattabhiraman Giri, Indrajith Sukumaran, a respected Malayali Brahmin teacher living far from home in North India, spends his days guiding Sanskrit aspirants and earning the trust of the village with his quiet wisdom. He shares a simple life with his wife, Amba, Ananya, and their daughter, Arya, Nakshatra Indrajith, in a house built by the ancestors of Giri’s people, a lineage tied to the Adi Shankara tradition and a notable land parcel tied to old power. The home sits on land with a well that never dries, a sacred water source that nourishes the entire community and a symbol of the balance Giri tries to maintain between tradition, duty, and modern pressures.

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The whole story of Tiyaan, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Tiyaan?

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 Pattabhiraman Giri’s profession?

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Tiyaan Also Known As

Also known as “Maha Rakshak Devta 2”.

Also known as
  • Maha Rakshak Devta 2

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FAQ

Tiyaan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Tiyaan?

Tiyaan runs 2 hours 48 minutes (168 minutes).

When was Tiyaan released?

Tiyaan was released on July 7, 2017.

Who directed Tiyaan?

Tiyaan was directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar.

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Who is in the cast of Tiyaan?

Tiyaan stars Indrajith Sukumaran as Pattabhirama Giri, Ananya as Amba and Nakshatra Indrajith as Arya, among 19 credited actors.

Does Tiyaan have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Tiyaan in?

The original language of Tiyaan is Malayalam.

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