In a poignant tale of love, family, and social class, "AAY" (2024) follows Karthik, a software engineer from Hyderabad, as he reconnects with old friends in his hometown during the COVID-19 pandemic. There, he falls for Pallavi, a college student from a different caste, whose feelings seem unexpectedly influenced by her romantic relationship status. As their bond deepens, Karthik must confront his complicated past and the societal pressures that threaten to tear them apart.