Alai (2003): Cast & Plot
Alai is a 2003 romantic drama directed by Vikram Kumar, starring Trisha Krishnan as Meera, Silambarasan and Nassar. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 40m (160 min)
- Director
- Vikram Kumar
- Original language
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Tamil - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Alai About?
The premise of Alai without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Aadhi and Meera, a young couple deeply in love, travel to a remote village for their friend's wedding. When they discover the groom’s true love is being opposed by his parents, they step in and orchestrate a secret marriage. Their brave intervention triggers violent backlash and tragic fallout, threatening both families and their own bond.
Alai Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- village
- marriage
- against parents will
- bike
- train
Alai Cast & Characters
Trisha Krishnan leads the cast as Meera, with Silambarasan as Aathi and Nassar. Directed by Vikram Kumar; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vikram Kumar
- Trisha Krishnan as Meera
- Silambarasan as Aathi
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Nassar -
Vivek
Also Starring in Alai
· 2 moreMore from Vikram Kumar
More films directed by Vikram Kumar: Hello!, 24, Manam and Ishq.
Alai Plot Summary
What happens in Alai from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Aathi and Meera are college students who first meet in a bar and get into a playful clash over a silly reason. As their stories unfold, they end up at a village with friends, where a chance encounter at a local festival reveals a spark between them. [Meera] dazzles in traditional attire, and when a trio of goons harasses her with lights reflecting off her sari, [Aathi] steps in and drives them away, an act that quickly deepens the bond between them. From that moment, [Meera] begins to see [Aathi] as someone who can protect her, and the feeling between them grows with each passing scene.
Full summary
The whole story of Alai, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Alai?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the two lead characters in the film?
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Alai FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Alai, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Alai?
Alai runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
When was Alai released?
Alai was released on July 8, 2003.
Who directed Alai?
Alai was directed by Vikram Kumar.
More films by Vikram Kumar Who is in the cast of Alai?
Alai stars Trisha Krishnan as Meera, Silambarasan as Aathi and Nassar, among 6 credited actors.
Does Alai have a post-credit scene?
No. Alai has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Alai in?
The original language of Alai is Tamil.
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