Aelay
An embittered son returns to his native village to perform the final rites of his dead father.
Directed by Halitha Shameem · Comedy · 153 min · 2021
Director
Halitha Shameem
Studio
N/A
Release
2021-02-28
Runtime
153 min
Genres
Comedy
Full Plot
An unexpected life event forces a young man to reconsider the past and his opinions about his father, who was an ice-cream seller.
Cast & Characters
Did You Know?
Samuthirakani appears in 44 films in our catalog, including Buddhanin Sirippu, Paayum Puli.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
In May 2019, YNOT Studios announced their collaboration with director duo Pushkar–Gayathri's newly launched production studio Wallwatcher Films, for Halitha Shameem's new project titled Aelay.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Suganth of The Times of India called out "Aelay" as "a journey that leaves you with a smile even if the ride was sort of bumpy for some parts", giving 3 out of 5 stars for the film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Aelay holds 6.5/10 on TMDb (6 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (6.5/10 on TMDb (6 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aelay's IMDb rating?+
Aelay has a 7.0/10 rating on IMDb from 749 votes.
Is Aelay good? What are critics saying?+
Aelay holds 6.5/10 on TMDb (6 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Aelay?+
Aelay has a runtime of 153 min.
Who directed Aelay?+
Aelay was directed by Halitha Shameem.
Where can I watch Aelay?+
Aelay is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
