
Aelay(2021)
Tamil153 mins
Aelay (2021) is a 153-minute Tamil film directed by Halitha Shameem. Starring Manikandan, Madhumathi and Samuthirakani. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, Aelay stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.
Director:Halitha Shameem
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 February 2021
- Director
- Halitha Shameem
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A man who is angry with his father goes back to his home village after his dad dies. He is there to carry out the traditional funeral rituals.
“A father's final wish brings a son home.”
Film Details
7.4Rating
153Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date28 February 2021
Also Known As爸爸的卖冰单车
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
familyidentityfriendshiplove
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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ManikandanActor
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SamuthirakaniActor
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Deepa ShankarActor
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Halitha ShameemDirector
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Theni EashwarCrew
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Kaber VasukiMusic
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S. SashikanthCrew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Aelay' is a colloquial Tamil term for a father, often used in rural areas.
- Director Halitha Shameem wrote the script after being inspired by observing funeral rituals in her own village.
- Actor Samuthirakani, who plays the lead, also contributed to the film's story discussions.
- Many scenes were shot in real village houses in Tamil Nadu to capture authentic atmosphere.
- The film subtly critiques modern urban life through the son's journey back to his roots.
- It was shot in a single schedule to maintain consistency in the natural lighting and mood.
- The movie uses minimal background music, relying more on ambient sounds of the village.