Ayya is a 2005 Indian Kannada film directed by Om Prakash Rao, starring Darshan and Rakshitha. Darshan plays the role of a brave police officer prepared to go to any lengths to control crime in the city. The background music and soundtrack have been scored by V. Ravichandran. Despite being an unofficial remake of Saamy, the director had revealed that he had copied scenes from nine other movies including the Tamil movie Madhurey. The film enjoyed box office success, with many cinemas running it for over 100 days.

Cast

Production

Ayya marks the third collaboration of Om Prakash Rao with Darshan after Annavru and Kalasipalya

Soundtrack

The music was composed by actor V. Ravichandran collaborating with Om Prakash Rao for the second time after Sahukara (2004) (other than acting) and his first collaboration with Darshan.

Reception

A critic from Rediff.com wrote that "Over all, Ayya is what they call a timepass movie".

Legacy

The dialogue "Naan convent alli odi police agiddalla. Corporation school alli odi police aagiddu" (Means, "I have not become a police officer by studying in the convent, I am a police officer who studied in corporation school"), became popular in Karnataka.