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{{Short description|2024 Indian film by Anji K Maniputhra}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2024}}

{{Infobox film
| name = Aay
| image = Aay Telugu film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Anji K. Maniputhra
| screenplay =
| writer = Anji K. Maniputhra
| producer = {{plain list|
* [[Bunny Vas]]
* Vidya Koppineedi
* Riyaz Chowdary
* Bhanu Pratapa
}}
| starring = {{plain list|
* Narne Nithin
* [[Nayan Sarika]]
* [[Rajkumar Kasireddy]]
* [[Ankith Koyya]]
}}
| cinematography = Sameer Kalyani
| editing = Kodati Pavan Kalyan
| music = '''Score:'''<br/>Ajaya Arasada'''<br/>Songs:'''<br/>[[Ram Miriyala]]<br/>Ajaya Arasada
| studio = [[Geetha Arts#GA2 Pictures (Vasu and Aravind)|GA2 Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|08|16}}
| runtime = 139 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross = ₹16.50 crore<ref>{{cite web |title=AAY Movie Total WW Collections Report!!
|url=https://t2blive.com/aay-movie-total-ww-collections-report/ |website=T2BLive.com |language=en |date=26 September 2024 |access-date=26 September 2024 }}</ref>
}}

'''''Aay''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film written and directed by Anji K. Maniputhra.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=2024-08-11 |title='AAY' is a film rooted in Godavari culture: Narne Nithiin |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/aay-is-a-film-rooted-in-godavari-culture-narne-nithiin-898676 |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en |archive-date=13 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913031459/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/aay-is-a-film-rooted-in-godavari-culture-narne-nithiin-898676 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film features Narne Nithin, [[Nayan Sarika]], [[Rajkumar Kasireddy]] and [[Ankith Koyya]] in important roles. ''Aay'' was released on 16 August 2024.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-29 |title='Aay' opts for paid premieres on August 15th |url=https://telugucinema.com/news/aay-opts-for-paid-premieres-on-august-15th |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=Telugu Cinema |language=en-US |archive-date=15 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815075141/https://telugucinema.com/news/aay-opts-for-paid-premieres-on-august-15th |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Plot ==
Karthik, a software engineer from Hyderabad, harbours resentment towards his father, Burayya, due to their strained relationship and financial struggles. Burayya, who is often ill and dependent on handouts, is blamed by Karthik for preventing him from securing a college seat in the past. This situation led Karthik to leave his hometown, and over time, he became estranged from his childhood friends, Subbu and Hari, despite their continued affection for him. During the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], Karthik returns to his village to work remotely, where he begins reconnecting with his friends, though his relationship with Burayya remains distant.

While in the village, Karthik falls in love with Pallavi, a college student and the daughter of Durga, a local politician. Pallavi, who belongs to a different caste, initially rejects Subbu's long-time one-sided affection and starts a relationship with Karthik, to which Subbu finally agrees. However, fearing her father's disapproval due to caste differences, Pallavi accepts an arranged marriage proposal and urges Karthik to remain friends, asking him to respect her decision. Karthik is confused by her behaviour, especially when she invites him to help with her wedding preparations.

Subbu and Hari, determined to help Karthik and Pallavi, decide to kill Durga to eliminate the caste obstacle. Their multiple attempts fail comically, and Pallavi soon learns of their plan. Karthik confronts her and learns that Pallavi is struggling with depression over their situation, feeling that their love cannot overcome the caste divide. Despite this, she has tried to maintain a cheerful façade to avoid suspicion and to spend more time with Karthik. Their interaction is interrupted when her uncle, Bose, catches them together. Karthik pleads with Bose not to harm him publicly, promising to respect Pallavi’s decision and stay away from her. Bose lets him go, and the wedding preparations continue.

On the wedding day, Karthik vents his frustrations to Burayya, blaming him for their financial troubles and wishing they were as wealthy as Durga to have a chance at marrying Pallavi. Burayya, in an emotional moment, goes to Durga and requests his approval for Karthik and Pallavi’s marriage. Burayya tearfully explains that this might be his only opportunity to offer something to Karthik, having denied him many wishes in the past. Upon hearing of Burayya’s unexpected request, Karthik, Subbu, and Hari rush to the wedding hall, worried for Burayya’s safety. To their surprise, Durga fully supports Karthik and Pallavi's marriage and cancels the wedding, announcing that they will marry at a later date.

Pallavi is initially concerned that Durga’s approval is part of a scheme to harm Karthik, but Durga reassures her that he genuinely supports their union. Meanwhile, the trio discovers from an elderly man that Durga and Burayya were once close friends, and that Burayya once secretly helped him during a financial crisis, refusing repayment and choosing to preserve their friendship over their caste differences. Burayya’s selflessness, including his refusal to use the money he gave Durga to secure Karthik’s college seat, helps Karthik understand his father's actions. In the end, Karthik gains a newfound admiration for Burayya, Subbu and Hari, and the film closes with the celebration of Karthik and Pallavi’s marriage, surrounded by their families and loved ones.

==Cast==
{{cast listing|
* Narne Nithin as Karthik
* [[Nayan Sarika]] as 'Funk' Pallavi
* [[Rajkumar Kasireddy]] as Subhash (Subbu)
* [[Ankith Koyya]] as Hari
* [[Vinod Kumar Alva]] as Burayya
* [[Mime Gopi]] as Durga
* Krishna Chaitanya
* [[VTV Ganesh]] as Manager Kishore
* Surabhi Prabhavathi
* Sri Vani Tripuraneni
* Srinivas Vadlamani
}}

==Music==
{{Infobox album
| name = Aay
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Ram Miriyala]] and Ajay Arasada
| released = 2024
| recorded = 2024
| language = Telugu
| label = [[Times Music|Junglee Music]]
| producer = Ram Miriyala
}}

The film's [[soundtrack|soundtrack album]] is composed by [[Ram Miriyala]] and Ajay Arasada, while the [[background score]] is composed by Ajay Arasada. The first single "Sufiyana" was released on 20 March 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-03-20 |title=Sufiyana from Aay out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Mar/20/sufiyana-from-aay-out |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=Cinema Express |language=en |archive-date=15 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815075138/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Mar/20/sufiyana-from-aay-out |url-status=live }}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track list
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Sufiyana
| length1 = 4:03
| lyrics1 = [[Sri Mani]]
| music1 = [[Ram Miriyala]]
| extra1 = Ram Miriyala, Sameera Bharadwaj, Ramya Shree
| title2 = Ranganayaki
| length2 = 4:10
| lyrics2 = Suresh Banisetti
| music2 = [[Ram Miriyala]]
| extra2 = [[Anurag Kulkarni]]
| title3 = Amma Laalo Ram Bhajana
| length3 = 3:36
| lyrics3 = Anji K Maniputhra
| music3 = Ajay Arasada
| extra3 = [[Penchal Das]]
| title4 = Entha Andhamo
| length4 = 3:30
| lyrics4 = [[Kasarla Shyam]]
| music4 = Ajay Arasada
| extra4 = [[Mangli]]
}}

==Release==
''Aay'' was initially scheduled release on 15 August 2024,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-26 |title=Narne Nithiin's Film Aay To Release On August 15 |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/narne-nithiins-film-aay-to-release-on-august-15-article-111283230 |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=Times Now |language=en |archive-date=13 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913031459/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/narne-nithiins-film-aay-to-release-on-august-15-article-111283230 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-06-25 |title=Narne Nithiin-starrer Aay gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Jun/25/narne-nithiin-starrer-aay-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=Cinema Express |language=en |archive-date=25 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625100733/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Jun/25/narne-nithiin-starrer-aay-gets-a-release-date |url-status=live }}</ref> thus having a three-way clash with ''[[Mr. Bachchan]]'' and ''[[Double iSmart]]'', which were released on the same day. To avoid the clash, the film was rescheduled to release on 16 August 2024.<ref name=":0" /> Post-theatrical digital streaming rights were acquired by [[Netflix]] and was premiered on 12 September 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-13 |title=Aay Is Streaming on OTT: Narne Nithiin's Film Can Be Watched Online On This OTT Platform |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/aay-is-streaming-on-ott-narne-nithiins-film-can-be-watched-online-on-this-ott-platform-article-113299562 |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aay locks its OTT platform: Where to watch the Narne Nithin film |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/aay-locks-its-ott-platform-where-to-watch-the-narne-nithin-film/158b7175ab169 |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>

==Reception==
Appreciating the Anji K. Maniputhra's work, and the performance of Rajkumar Kasireddy and [[Ankith Koyya]], Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated, "An enjoyable, lighthearted social drama from the Godavari region".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2024-08-16 |title='Aay' movie review: An enjoyable, lighthearted social drama from the Godavari region |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/aay-movie-review-an-enjoyable-lighthearted-social-drama-from-the-godavari-region/article68531522.ece |access-date=2024-08-20 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Pratyusha Sista of ''[[Telangana Today]]'' echoed the same, calling it "worth watching".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=2024-08-15 |title=Movie review: "AAY" is a light-hearted entertainer with a twist |url=https://telanganatoday.com/movie-review-aay-is-a-light-hearted-entertainer-with-a-twist |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Telangana Today |language=en |archive-date=20 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820060102/https://telanganatoday.com/movie-review-aay-is-a-light-hearted-entertainer-with-a-twist |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|28359277|title=Aay}}
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[[Category:2024 films]]
[[Category:2024 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2024 Indian films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Films set in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Films about social issues in India]]
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]]
[[Category:2024 romantic comedy films]]
[[Category:Films set in Konaseema]]

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