Aay(2024)
Telugu141 mins
Set in Godavari region, When Karthik comes home between COVID lockdowns, he connects with old friends and falls for a woman whose romantic feelings seem influenced by her caste.
Director:Anji K Maniputhra
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 2024
- Director
- Anji K Maniputhra
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
During the COVID lockdowns, Karthik returns to his hometown in the Godavari region. He reconnects with old friends and falls for a woman, but her feelings for him appear to be affected by her caste background.
“Love finds him, but will caste let it stay?”
Film Details
6.4Rating
141Minutes
TeluguLanguage
U/A 13+Certificate
Release Date15 August 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
Mime GopiDurga
→#2
#3N
Narne NithinKarthik
→N
Nayan SarikaPallavi
→#4A
Ankith KoyyaHari
→#5
#6S
Sneha GuptaSpecial Appearance
→R
Rajkumar KasireddySubbu
→#7VTV GaneshActor
→#8
S
Surabhi PrabhavathiActor
→#9
S
Sameer KalyaniCrew
→#10
R
Ram MiriyalaMusic
→#11
A
Anji K ManiputhraDirector
→#12
B
Bunny VasCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Aay' is a Telugu word meaning 'that person' and hints at the caste dynamics in the story.
- Director Anji K Maniputhra previously worked as an assistant director for the hit film 'Jathi Ratnalu'.
- The movie was shot in the Godavari region to capture authentic rural landscapes during the COVID-19 period.
- It features a cameo by comedian Satya, known for his role in the popular web series 'Loser'.
- The film uses real locations like a village school to add to the natural feel of the setting.
- Some scenes were improvised by the cast to make the comedy feel more spontaneous and relatable.
- The soundtrack includes folk-inspired music to match the Godavari region's cultural atmosphere.