Aay

Aay

Year: 2024

Runtime: 141 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Anji K Maniputhra

Comedy

During a COVID-19 lockdown, Karthik returns home to the Godavari region and reconnects with childhood friends. He finds himself falling for a woman, but their potential romance is complicated by the influence of her caste and societal expectations. The story explores themes of friendship, love, and cultural identity within a specific regional setting.

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Timeline & Setting – Aay (2024)

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Time period

COVID-19 era

The events unfold during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Karthik returning home to work remotely and gradually reconnecting with his village life. The pandemic context amplifies financial pressures, family tensions, and the social constraints around caste and marriage. The timeline centers on a single arc culminating in a postponed wedding.

Location

Hyderabad, Rural village in Telangana

Karthik hails from Hyderabad and returns to his rural village during the pandemic. The film contrasts the tech-driven city with a traditional, caste-conscious village community that frames the relationship dynamics. The local setting includes Pallavi's home, Durga's political sphere, and the wedding hall where the central plot unfolds.

🏙️ Urban and rural settings

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:37

Main Characters – Aay (2024)

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Karthik (Narne Nithin)

A software engineer from Hyderabad who resents his father Burayya due to financial struggles. He leaves his hometown and becomes estranged from childhood friends, but returns during the COVID-19 era to work remotely and reconnect with his village life. His perspective gradually softens as he learns the depth of his father's sacrifices.

💻 Tech-savvy 💔 Estranged 🧭 Growth 🤝 Loyal

Pallavi (Nayan Sarika)

Durga's daughter, a college student who belongs to a different caste. She initially follows a difficult path between Subbu's affection and Karthik's love, accepts an arranged marriage to avoid conflict, and battles depression about the caste obstacle while trying to keep a cheerful front.

🎓 College student 💔 Torn between love and duty 🧩 Inner conflict 🤝 Hopeful

Durga (Mime Gopi)

A local politician and Pallavi's father, whose past friendship with Burayya shapes the social dynamics. He initially appears as an obstacle but ultimately supports Karthik and Pallavi’s union; his past generosity to Burayya is revealed and reframes the conflict.

🏛️ Politician 🌀 Complex loyalties 🛡️ Protective 🕊️ Past friendship

Subbu (Rajkumar Kasireddy)

Karthik's friend who is determined to help the couple despite his long-time unrequited affection towards Pallavi. He and Hari plot to remove the caste obstacle, but their efforts mostly provide comic relief as the plan backfires.

👥 Loyal friend 🧭 Pragmatic 🔥 Impulsive

Hari (Ankith Koyya)

Karthik's friend who supports the plan to help Pallavi and Karthik, contributing to the journey with loyalty and a sense of mischief. He backs his friends even as events unfold unpredictably.

🤝 Loyal ally 📌 Practical 🎯 Supportive

Burayya (Vtv Ganesh)

Karthik's ailing father who bears blame for past finances and yet shows selfless devotion. He finally asks Durga for approval to marry Pallavi, revealing how his past choices shaped the family and ultimately leading to reconciliation.

🏠 Father 💔 Strained 🫂 Generous 💖 Sacrificing

Bose (uncle)

Pallavi's cautious uncle who discovers the couple together and warns them to respect family boundaries. His intervention reflects the traditional concerns and the adult guardians in Pallavi's life.

👤 Uncle 🛡️ Protective ⛔ Traditional

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Major Themes – Aay (2024)

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⚖️ Caste Divide

Caste differences drive the central conflict, creating barriers to love and marriage. Pallavi's family background and Durga's influence create obstacles that the characters must navigate. The humor and schemes around bypassing these barriers reveal the rigidity of social rules and the yearning for equality.

🤝 Family Sacrifice

Family members bear emotional and financial burdens for the sake of others. Burayya's quiet sacrifices reveal a more complex father figure than the accusations suggest. The film emphasizes forgiveness, reconciliation, and the value of long-standing familial ties.

🌅 Reconciliation

The story moves toward understanding and forgiveness across generations. Burayya's selfless acts and the revelation of past friendship with Durga transform Karthik's view of his father. The couple's eventual plan to marry after obstacles dissolve highlights hope and renewed bonds.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:37

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