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Aelay is scripted and directed by Halitha Shameem. The film has Samuthirakani, Manikandan and Madhumathi in the cast. Kaber Vasuki and Arul Dev composed the

Aelay Movie Review

Aelay Movie Review Tamil Movie Review
Review for the film " Aelay"
Streaming On: Netflix
Runtime: 2 Hours 33 Minutes
Certificate: U
Release Date: 2021
OTT Release: 05-03-2021
Genre: Drama
3.25 / 5.00
3.49 / 5.0

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Plot

Muthukutty is an ice-vendor. He has a son Parthi, who had been tired of seeking a job in the city. Muthukutty’s behavior hadn’t gone well with his son, who feels that his father embarrasses him often. So, he maintains a distance from his father. When will Parthi feel the goodness in his father? Will that ever happen? The answers form the rest of the story.

Star Performance

Samuthirakani had always played his best and the same goes here in Aelay. Manikandan is very natural in his performance and so does the newbie, Madhumathi.

Analysis

Halitha Shameem impressed the audience with her excellent venture, Sillu Karuppati. Now, she has come with another emotional tale, Aelay. The characters are designed well and the stars fit well in the given roles. Samuthirakani’s makeup is unimpressive and they would have gone for a better one. The screenplay is good, but the film gets stretched in the second half as there are many subplots introduced. The music and cinematography are perfect.

What’s There?

  • The script and direction are good
  • Performances of the stars are natural

What’s Not There?

  • Scenes towards the climax are a bit lengthy

Verdict

Yet another rural tale with good performances and neat direction makes the audience emotional! Aelay – Watchable once!


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "Aelay"?

Drama


Who directed "Aelay"?

Halitha Shameem


What is the duration of "Aelay"?

2 Hours 33 Minutes


When was "Aelay" released?

2021

Storyline


What is the plot of "Aelay"?

Plot revolves around Drama, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "Aelay"?

3.25


What are the audience ratings for "Aelay"?

3.49

Additional


Is "Aelay" suitable for all ages?

No, it's rated U


Can I watch "Aelay" online?

No, it will be available soon on Netflix

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