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Aye Auto (1990): Cast & Plot

Aye Auto (1990) movie poster

Aye Auto is a 1990 romantic film directed by Venu Nagavalli, starring Mohanlal as Sudhi, Rekha and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes.

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Aye Auto (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 9m (129 min)
Director
Venu Nagavalli
Genre
Romance
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
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The story

What Is Aye Auto About?

The premise of Aye Auto without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Sudhi (Mohanlal), a modest auto‑rickshaw driver, meets Meenakshi (Rekha), the granddaughter of a prosperous family. Their budding romance quickly encounters fierce resistance from Meenakshi’s relatives, who deem Sudhi unsuitable. Amid the turmoil, only her kindly grandfather, Krishna Pillai (Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair), stands by the couple, offering steadfast support for their love.

Aye Auto Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • class differences
  • grandfather granddaughter relationship
  • love
  • autorickshaw
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Cast & crew

Aye Auto Cast & Characters

Mohanlal leads the cast as Sudhi, with Rekha as Meenakshi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Krishna Pillai. Directed by Venu Nagavalli; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Venu Nagavalli

More films directed by Venu Nagavalli: Bharya Swantham Suhruthu, Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad, Agnidevan and Kalippattam.

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Plot

Aye Auto Plot Summary

What happens in Aye Auto from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Sudhi is an auto-rickshaw driver who meets Meenakshi, the granddaughter of a prosperous family. Their instant connection faces strong opposition from her family, with her grandfather Krishna Pillai offering the only real support. The romance is tested by social barriers and family expectations, but the couple’s determination keeps their hopes alive for a shared future.

Full summary

The whole story of Aye Auto, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Aye Auto?

10 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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FAQ

Aye Auto FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Aye Auto, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Aye Auto?

Aye Auto runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

When was Aye Auto released?

Aye Auto was released on July 4, 1990.

Who directed Aye Auto?

Aye Auto was directed by Venu Nagavalli.

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Who is in the cast of Aye Auto?

Aye Auto stars Mohanlal as Sudhi, Rekha as Meenakshi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Krishna Pillai, among 19 credited actors.

Does Aye Auto have a post-credit scene?

No. Aye Auto has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Aye Auto in?

The original language of Aye Auto is Malayalam.

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