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- Movie Name : Aay
- Release Date : August 15, 2024
- Starring : Narne Nithiin, Nayan Sarika
- Director : Anji K Maniputhra
- Producers : Bunny Vas, Vidya Koppineedi
- Music Director: Ram Miriyala
- Cinematographer: Sameer Kalyani
- Editor: Kodati Pavan Kalyan
Rating : 3/5
Story:
The film revolves around Karthik (Narne Nithiin), a software engineer who returns to his hometown, Pasarlapudilanka, after living in Hyderabad. He enjoys a laid-back life with his friends Subbu (Kasireddy Rajkumar) and Hari (Ankith Koyya). Things take a turn when he meets Pallavi (Nayan Sarika), a young woman whose decisions are influenced by caste. Just as Pallavi begins to develop feelings for Karthik, she unexpectedly agrees to marry someone else, leaving him puzzled. The movie unravels why Pallavi made this decision, how Karthik and his friends cope, and whether or not Karthik and Pallavi will end up together.
Positives :
Narne Nithiin, who was impressive in MAD, is again in a similar avatar but the young hero has marginally grown better in his dialogue modulation and expressions.
Kasireddy Rajkumar is excellent in the film and has done a fabulous job on the comic track as the laughs are provided in every scene. His walks and talks with Ankith Koyya are even more humorous.
Nayan Sarika lives up to the character required by the film for most of time she is delightful to watch. The stars are also well supported by other actors making the film an entertaining one.
Negatives :
But if one expects a story packed immensely with powerful scenes, punch and more drama, Aay might not deliver upto. The film relies much on comedy and at some places, one is forced to look past the logical in order to appreciate the joke.
Some of the characters such as Mime Gopi and Vinod Kumar could have been developed much more sharply particularly towards the end scene.
In general the comedy is great but some scenes are overly meant practical jokes and they don’t work as well. The second half could have been better and a better comedic pacing would have been good.
Technical Aspects:
Director Anji K Maniputra makes a solid debut with this comedy, though better balance between humor and story could enhance future projects. Cinematography by Sameer Kalyani and editing by Kodati Pavan Kalyan are serviceable. The production values are decent, and the playful background score adds to the fun in several scenes.
Conclusion:
Overall, Aay is a decent entertainer, largely thanks to the hilarious performances by Narne Nithiin, Kasireddy Rajkumar, and Ankith Koyya. Nayan Sarika adds charm, and the climax delivers a thoughtful message. Despite a weak storyline and some pacing issues in the second half, the film offers a fun, light-hearted experience. If you can set aside logic, you’re in for a laugh-filled weekend.
