Ayya(2005)
Tamil142 mins
Ayya (2005) is a 142-minute Tamil film directed by Hari. Starring Sarath Kumar, Nayantara and Napoleon. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Ayya stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2005.
Director:Hari
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2005
- Director
- Hari
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A kind, honest man from a village becomes a politician. His old mistakes from the past keep troubling him. To find peace, he finally gives himself up to the police.
“From village peace to political storm, his past demands justice.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
142Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date14 January 2005
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentityredemption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ayya' is a respectful Tamil term for father or elder, reflecting the protagonist's journey from a common man to a respected figure.
- Director Hari, known for action films, attempted a more dramatic and political storyline with this movie, which was a shift from his usual style.
- The movie's climax, involving the hero's surrender, was noted for its emotional weight and was a key point in the film's promotional campaign.
- Actress Sada, who played the female lead, was reportedly cast partly due to her ability to portray a traditional village girl convincingly.
- The film's soundtrack by Bharadwaj included a song filmed in Pollachi, known for its scenic coconut groves, adding a distinct rural visual appeal.
- Despite a strong opening, the film had a mixed box office response, with some audiences finding it slower-paced compared to Hari's earlier works.
- A subplot involving a political rivalry was loosely inspired by real-life factional politics common in certain Tamil Nadu regions during that era.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Ayya