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* [[K. Manikandan|Manikandan]] as Parthi | * [[K. Manikandan|Manikandan]] as Parthi | ||
* Madhumathi as Nachiya | * Madhumathi as Nachiya | ||
* Deepa Shankar as village school teacher | |||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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However, a day before the scheduled release, the makers withdrawn the plans for theatrical release and was further announced that the film will be aired directly through [[Star Vijay]] on 28 February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2021 |title=Halitha Shameem's 'Aelay' skips theatrical release, to have television premier |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/halitha-shameems-aelay-skips-theatrical-release-have-television-premier-143363 |access-date=13 February 2021 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> It was revealed that the theatre owners and distributors issued a red card against the film's production house [[Y NOT Studios|YNOT Studios]], over the digital release of [[Dhanush]]'s ''[[Jagame Thandhiram]]'' (2021), and stated that the distributors will not screen any of the upcoming films belonging to the production company.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Aelay to release directly on OTT? Here's what we know |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/27710/aelay-halitha-shameem-samuthirakani-ott-release |access-date=13 February 2021 |website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> Also the exhibitors demand of an [[OTT platform|OTT premiere]] only after 30-days of its theatrical run was one of the decision that the makers went straight ahead for a television premiere.<ref name=":3" /> Irrespective of this, a special screening for the film was held on 25 February 2021 at [[Sathyam cinemas|Sathyam Cinemas]] in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aelay - Press Screening at Sathyam Cinemas on 25th February|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/27830|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-30|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> | However, a day before the scheduled release, the makers withdrawn the plans for theatrical release and was further announced that the film will be aired directly through [[Star Vijay]] on 28 February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2021 |title=Halitha Shameem's 'Aelay' skips theatrical release, to have television premier |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/halitha-shameems-aelay-skips-theatrical-release-have-television-premier-143363 |access-date=13 February 2021 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> It was revealed that the theatre owners and distributors issued a red card against the film's production house [[Y NOT Studios|YNOT Studios]], over the digital release of [[Dhanush]]'s ''[[Jagame Thandhiram]]'' (2021), and stated that the distributors will not screen any of the upcoming films belonging to the production company.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Aelay to release directly on OTT? Here's what we know |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/27710/aelay-halitha-shameem-samuthirakani-ott-release |access-date=13 February 2021 |website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> Also the exhibitors demand of an [[OTT platform|OTT premiere]] only after 30-days of its theatrical run was one of the decision that the makers went straight ahead for a television premiere.<ref name=":3" /> Irrespective of this, a special screening for the film was held on 25 February 2021 at [[Sathyam cinemas|Sathyam Cinemas]] in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aelay - Press Screening at Sathyam Cinemas on 25th February|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/27830|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-30|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> | ||
After its television premiere, the film premiered through [[Netflix]] on 5 March 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thandoratimes.com|title=Netflix announces | After its television premiere, the film premiered through [[Netflix]] on 5 March 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thandoratimes.com|title=Netflix announces Samuthirakani's Aelay release date Thandoratimes.com|url=https://www.thandoratimes.com/news-id-netflix-announces-samuthirakanis-aelay-release-date11355.htm|access-date=2021-04-30|website=Thandoratimes.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Reception == | == Reception == | ||
M. 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.<ref>{{Citation|title=Aelay Movie Review: Aelay is overlong, but leaves you with a smile|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/aelay/movie-review/81215064.cms|access-date=2021-04-30}}</ref> ''Behindwoods'' called the film as a "delightful watch"; giving 3 out of 5, the review further stated "With an in-form Samuthirakani and a high humour quotient, Aelay will surprise you in ways you wouldn't expect it to".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-25|title=Aelay (aka) Aelayy review|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/aelay/aelay-review.html|access-date=2021-04-30|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Avinash Ramachandran of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' also gave 3 out of 5, writing "The film stays afloat, courtesy its efficient humour, some good performances from the leads, and impressive music".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aelay Movie Review: A warm, funny tale bogged down by some missteps|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2021/feb/28/aelay-tamil-movie-review-samuthirakanimanikandanhalitha-shameem-tamil-ynot-studios-23070.html|access-date=2021-04-30|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> | M. 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.<ref>{{Citation|title=Aelay Movie Review: Aelay is overlong, but leaves you with a smile|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/aelay/movie-review/81215064.cms|access-date=2021-04-30}}</ref> ''Behindwoods'' called the film as a "delightful watch"; giving 3 out of 5, the review further stated "With an in-form Samuthirakani and a high humour quotient, Aelay will surprise you in ways you wouldn't expect it to".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-25|title=Aelay (aka) Aelayy review|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/aelay/aelay-review.html|access-date=2021-04-30|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Avinash Ramachandran of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' also gave 3 out of 5, writing "The film stays afloat, courtesy its efficient humour, some good performances from the leads, and impressive music".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aelay Movie Review: A warm, funny tale bogged down by some missteps|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2021/feb/28/aelay-tamil-movie-review-samuthirakanimanikandanhalitha-shameem-tamil-ynot-studios-23070.html|access-date=2021-04-30|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> | ||
''[[Sify]]'' called the film "a breezy feel-good drama", adding "it makes you smile in several places but it falls short due to the overstretched second half and climax.".<ref>https://www.sify.com/movies/aelay-review-a-breezy-feel-good-drama-review-tamil-vc0gpEgbgcaef.html</ref> Srinivasa Ramanujam from ''[[The Hindu]]'' noted "director Halitha Shameem’s latest offering lacks pace but the performances and characterisation make up for it."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ramanujam |first=Srinivasa |date=26 February 2021 |title='Aelay' film review: A well-crafted rural film on a problematic father son relationship |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/aelay-movie-review/article33942240.ece |access-date=1 March 2021 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Despite criticising its lengthy pace, Haricharan Pudipeddi of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' called Aelay as a "fun, sweet film that gets so much right about life in a small village and their tradition".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-28|title=Aelay movie review: A fun, sweet rural drama | ''[[Sify]]'' called the film "a breezy feel-good drama", adding "it makes you smile in several places but it falls short due to the overstretched second half and climax.".<ref>https://www.sify.com/movies/aelay-review-a-breezy-feel-good-drama-review-tamil-vc0gpEgbgcaef.html</ref> Srinivasa Ramanujam from ''[[The Hindu]]'' noted "director Halitha Shameem’s latest offering lacks pace but the performances and characterisation make up for it."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ramanujam |first=Srinivasa |date=26 February 2021 |title='Aelay' film review: A well-crafted rural film on a problematic father son relationship |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/aelay-movie-review/article33942240.ece |access-date=1 March 2021 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Despite criticising its lengthy pace, Haricharan Pudipeddi of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' called Aelay as a "fun, sweet film that gets so much right about life in a small village and their tradition".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-28|title=Aelay movie review: A fun, sweet rural drama that's let down by its length|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/aelay-movie-review-a-fun-sweet-rural-drama-that-s-let-down-by-its-length-101614484327301.html|access-date=2021-04-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Reviewing for ''[[Film Companion]]'', [[Baradwaj Rangan]] stated the film as watchable, despite its issues. He wrote "There’s always something fresh and interesting and “quirky” enough to match the score, like the father and son giving up a chase while halfway up a tree. But you wish Halitha had leaned one way and stayed that course".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rangan|first=Baradwaj|date=2021-02-26|title=Review Of Halitha | Reviewing for ''[[Film Companion]]'', [[Baradwaj Rangan]] stated the film as watchable, despite its issues. He wrote "There’s always something fresh and interesting and “quirky” enough to match the score, like the father and son giving up a chase while halfway up a tree. But you wish Halitha had leaned one way and stayed that course".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rangan|first=Baradwaj|date=2021-02-26|title=Review Of Halitha Shameem's Aelay On Vijay TV, With Samuthirakani And Manikandan: A Low-Key Charmer Saddled With A Shrill Second Half|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/tamil-review/aelay-tamil-movie-review-vijay-tv-a-low-key-charmer-saddled-with-a-shrill-second-half-halitha-shameem-samuthirakani-and-manikandan-baradwaj-rangan/|access-date=2021-04-30|website=Film Companion|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||