Aelay(2021)
Tamil153 mins
An embittered son returns to his native village to perform the final rites of his dead father.
Director:Halitha Shameem
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 28 February 2021
- Director
- Halitha Shameem
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- 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
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
familyidentityfriendshiplove
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Cast & Crew
#1
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ManikandanActor
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MadhumathiActor
→SamuthirakaniActor
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Deepa ShankarActor
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#6T
Theni EashwarCrew
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Kaber VasukiMusic
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Halitha ShameemDirector
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S. SashikanthCrew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Aelay
Cast reunions in this film: Samuthirakani & Halitha Shameem (2 films together), and Samuthirakani & Deepa Shankar (2 films together).
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.