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Paiyaa(2010)

6.7/10
Tamil148 mins

Paiyaa (2010) is a 148-minute Tamil film directed by N. Linguswamy. Starring Daniel Annie Pope, Tamannaah Bhatia and Milind Soman. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Paiyaa stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2010.

Director:N. Linguswamy
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
2 April 2010
Director
N. Linguswamy
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 28m
GudVibe Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A young man with no career goals falls for a woman he sees at a bus stop. He gets a chance to travel with her by car, beginning an unexpected journey.

A road trip. A stranger. A love that changes everything.

Film Details

6.7Rating
148Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date2 April 2010
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAwara · Awaara · பையா · Aakhri Baazi

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfriendshipfamily
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
6.7/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Paiyaa' means 'boy' in Tamil, but it was also a nickname for director Linguswamy in his younger days.
  • Karthi's character was originally written as a more serious role, but was changed to be more carefree after discussions with the director.
  • The song 'Adada Mazhaida' was shot in Thailand, marking one of the few times a Tamil film song was filmed entirely in that location.
  • The car used in the film, a Hyundai i20, saw a noticeable increase in sales among young buyers in South India after the movie's release.
  • Tamannaah Bhatia's character name, Charulatha, was a subtle tribute to a classic 1964 Tamil film of the same name.
  • The film's climax was shot in the forests of Munnar, Kerala, under challenging weather conditions that delayed the schedule.
  • Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja recorded the background score in just five days, a very short time for a major Tamil film.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Paiyaa

Actor-Original Music Composer6 films
Actor-Original Music Composer5 films
Director-Original Music Composer4 films
Actor-Original Music Composer3 films
Original Music Composer-Director of Photography3 films
Actor-Director of Photography2 films
Original Music Composer-Editor2 films
Original Music Composer-Actor2 films

Frequently Asked Questions