Paiyaa
Shiva, an engineering graduate, is not serious about his job or future even when his friends advise him about life. He falls in love with a girl he saw at a bus stop and finally gets to ride with her in a car.
Directed by N. Linguswamy · Action · Adventure · Drama · 152 min · 2010
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Director
N. Linguswamy
Writer
N. Lingusamy, Brinda Sarathy (dialogues)
Studio
Thirrupathi Brothers
Release
02 Apr 2010
Runtime
152 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
Full Plot
A young man named Shiva befriends a woman named Charulatha while she's searching for work in Bangalore. As they spend more time together, Shiva learns about Charu's troubled past and her desire to escape an arranged marriage. With the help of his quick thinking, Shiva helps Charu evade her pursuers and sets out on a journey to Mumbai, where he hopes to find safety and connection.
Cast & Characters
Baali, a gangster based in Mumbai
Milind Soman
Priya, Shiva's best friend
Sonia Deepti
the head goon of the Telugu gang
Jasper
Siddharth, Shiva's friend
Omar Lateef
Charulatha's uncle in Mumbai
Darshan Jariwala
Sharadha, Charulatha's grandmother
Sujata Kumar
Mahesh Vinayak, a man who asks for a lift
Puneet Tejwani
Baali's henchman
Arpit Ranka
Did You Know?
N. Linguswamy has directed 6 films in our catalog, including Run, Sandakozhi 2.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Karthi appears in 27 films in our catalog, including Kaashmora, Siruthai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Paiyaa got a solo release on 2 April 2010, coinciding with Good Friday.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Paiyaa holds 6.6/10 on IMDb (3,667 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (6.6/10 on IMDb (3,667 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paiyaa's IMDb rating?+
Paiyaa has a 6.6/10 rating on IMDb from 3,667 votes.
Is Paiyaa good? What are critics saying?+
Paiyaa holds 6.6/10 on IMDb (3,667 votes).
How long is Paiyaa?+
Paiyaa has a runtime of 152 min.
Who directed Paiyaa?+
Paiyaa was directed by N. Linguswamy.
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Paiyaa is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video.
