Radhamohan has successfully digressed from his traditional romantic subjects to a heavy duty adrenaline rush hijack drama. Neatly written and directed, Payanam showcases good performances by Prakashraj and Nagarjuna.

Trade Talk:
Opening over the weekend to above average houses, the movie has also managed to garner positive reviews from the critics.

Public Talk:
Slowly catching up and is expected to gain momentum in the weeks to come.

No. Days Completed: 3
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 175
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 76%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 36,67,838

Verdict: Average Opening