Paiyaa

Entertaining!

Kudos to great chemistry between Charu (Tamannaah)-Shiva (Karthi), also Shiva and Shiva's friends. Very well album (Adada Mazhada is definitely timeless), and all cast really lift the story.

Even though most of the set is on the car and road, it doesn't make me bored. I really like the way they showed the gang who ran after Charu, but didn't show Charu's dad or the 'mom master' behind the phone. It made the characters portrayal more focus (well, at least from my POV). And the way Charu-Shiva tricked both gangs; classic way but still make sense and the slow-mo shot added the vibe & nuance!!

I'm a new audience (I watched it on today's age), so the ending is predictable. But if I watched it at that time of the release, it definitely gave that 'surprise' element after Shiva drove Charu to her grandma's house.

Actually it is not a movie it is a lovely poem. Songs and the storyline will definitely mesmerized.

I saw this movie recently in Telugu and loved it...It was a Fresh story and an Awesome silent love story.... loved it for its simple treatment and its awesome Music....

Karthik was awesome in the role of an Engineering graduate who falls for a simple girl whom he sees on the road, a true example of Love at First Sight.... Tamanna has never looked so beautiful and her styling was awesome, she has come a long way since Happy Days and her performance as Charu was awesome... Milind Soman dint had much scope to act in this movie..

Music is the biggest highlight of the movie and the songs were presented wonderfully on the Screen especially the "Aray Re Vaana" and "Nee Yadalo"... Aray re vaana had wonderful dance steps and they were wonderfully synchronized with the music and lyrics of the song... Yuvan Shankar Raja rocks... Hats off...

The Direction was awesome, This was my first Lingusamy movie after watching this I became his fan and would love to watch his movies...

Music.... 10/10, Performances... 8/10, Overall.... 8/10...

In all honesty, there is not much of a story here other than a hero who gets a chance to drop his crush to Bombay. While there is not much going on in the film, two factors have carried the film immensely. The second one is the lead actors Karthi and Thamanna. They are the movie and they did an exceptional job in their role. There was nothing much in terms of acting but Karthi has a charm which attracts the audience and makes the audience watch him, and Thamana as the quiet homely girl makes an impact (mostly due to her beauty but it still seems she is living the character). Their bond in the film really works and you really hope that Thamana will eventually fall for Karthi. The main carrying factor of the film is definitely the music. Yuvan single handedly carried the whole movie and without him, the movie may have not actually been so engaging or entertaining. The 6 songs in the movie are chartbusters and will still be in the future years, and the background music is beautiful. Be it the Charulatha humming bgm, the BGM when they are stuck in a forest, or even when they are doing nothing but driving, Yuvan brings a life to the scene which would have otherwise made the movie nothing. One entertaining ride thanks to Karthi, Thamana and Yuvan.

Once again lingusamy gives a Action movie. This time with Karthik . And Karthik proves his heroism. Some from BH Director Lingusamy traverses on an all new road show in Paiyaa in his home production Tirupathi Brothers and has acquitted himself fairly well. Although romance seems to be the axle in Paiyaa, Lingusamy has skewed away mildly from this and spiced it up with a travel (escape) event as a backdrop.

The film opens up with an ingenious manner of credits flipping on the road and dividers, lucidly indicating the genre of the film. A creative brainwave indeed! Karthi (Shiva), an engineering graduate with an attitude, is on the look out for a job. He does not seem to be much serious in seeking employment while his friends try their best to settle him. He spots Tamannah (Charu) in a bus stop and it is love at first sight. He finds her on a couple of occasions later and in fact misses an interview in her pursuit. Destiny seems to have something good waiting for him and he gets to spend themost beautiful phase of his life, giving her a ride in the car while waiting to pick the owner of the car at the railway station. Life takes an exciting turn from this point for Karthi who accepts to drop her in Mumbai and thus begins Paiyaa's journey of romance, action and emotions on a highway with a few turns, some with caution and some without.

Paiyaa zooms forward in the first half where Karthi is at driver's seat physically and metaphorically. An enjoyable performance from the young actor who appears to relish his role! For the first time in his career, he gets to cover himself with stylish costumes. He sparkles with haughty countenance, sideway glances, mischievous looks, 'know it all' attitude and an understated curiosity to know about Tamannah. He reiterates that he can essay any kind of role with aplomb. But there are still some vestiges of a villager in him which he needs to divest when necessary. Tamannah is fresh, youthful and emotes well too. Jagan has a small role in the second half. Karthi's friends are adept in their performance. Except for looking hot and handsome, the much talked about Milind Soman is wasted and any one could have performed his role.

Yuvan Shankar Raja is the major backbone of Paiyaa with lovely tracks suiting the mood of the film. Tamannah looks as fresh as the raindrops in thuli thuli mazhayai number. Suthude suthude boomi speaks of art director Rajeevan's work but he could have taken extra care especially about the stationery cloud hovering around the moon. The songs are all chartbusters and have all been picturized very aesthetically. Priya Manikandan's costumes are in sync with the nature of characters and the mood of the film. Brinda Sarathy's dialogues evoke laughter at the right places.

The second half slackens with some of the actions sequences appear contrived especially in the climax. How can someone even lift his head when beaten by a powerful metal rod? It is difficult to comprehend despite attributing it to cinematic liberties. The climax fights intend to be more for showcasing Karthi's heroism than for the story warranting it. And why is Karthi shown as someone who does not speak English despite being a city bred engineer with urban friends for company? Director Lingusamy has stuck to the genre that he has chosen for most part. He has recorded romance in a beautiful manner especially when Karthi communicates his feelings to his friends seeking advice and his dignified attitude towards Tamannah. The car chasing sequence in the open field is absolutely brilliant and so is Karthi going reverse in the opposite direction. Cinematographer Madhie needs plaudits here. Crisp editing by Anthony especially in the action sequences is a major plus point of Paiyaa and deserves a special mention.