Aiyyaa (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2012, Aiyyaa is a comedy and romance film directed by Sachin Kundalkar, running about 146 minutes. “Go Wakda” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Meenakshi, a Marathi gal with an ultra-sensitive sense of smell, lives her life in her dreams, dancing and enacting her favourite actresses Sridevi, Madhuri and Juhi. Not believing in arranged marriages, Meenakshi awaits her prince when she comes across Tamil artist Surya, to whom she is strangely attracted to.
Who’s in it. Aiyyaa stars Rani Mukerji as Meenakshi, Prithviraj Sukumaran as Surya, Nirmiti Sawant as Aai and Satish Alekar as Meenakshi's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Aiyyaa has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aiyyaa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aiyyaa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aiyyaa (2012)?
- In US, Aiyyaa is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Aiyyaa worth watching?
- Aiyyaa holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aiyyaa?
- Aiyyaa stars Rani Mukerji, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Nirmiti Sawant, Satish Alekar and Anita Date.
- When was Aiyyaa released?
- Aiyyaa was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.