Payanam (transl.

Journey) is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language road film, written and directed by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram.

[1][2] The film stars Vijayakumar, Jayachitra, Srikanth and Fatafat Jayalaxmi, with Major Sundarrajan, Thengai Srinivasan, Suruli Rajan and Master Sekhar in supporting roles.

[3] Music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics were written by Kannadasan.

[4][5] Kanthan of Kalki praised the film for good story and for completely shooting in train while also appreciating the performances of actors and direction but felt the inclusion of stunt scenes were unnecessary.