---
title: "Aiyaary"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/aiyaary-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 493620
imdb_id: "tt6774212"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 157
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 61
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Aiyaary (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/aiyaary-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Aiyaary (transl. Shapeshifting).
Year: 2018.
Language: Indian Hindi-language.
Genre: Spy thriller, Crime, Drama, Thriller.
Director/Writer: Neeraj Pandey.
Producers: Motion Picture Capital 11, Plan C Studios, Friday Filmworks, and Pen India Limited.
Distributor/Presenter: Reliance Entertainment.
Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Manoj Bajpayee, Rakul Preet Singh.
Plot: An Indian Army officer is compelled to chase down his protege when the latter turns rogue and threatens to disrupt the country’s government and army.
Release Date: February 16, 2018 (US/General).
Runtime: 2h 37m.
Draft 1: Aiyaary is a 2018

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Neeraj Pandey
- **Networks / Studios**: Friday Filmworks, Motion Picture Capital, Reliance Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Manoj Bajpayee** as *Colonel Abhay Singh*
- **Sidharth Malhotra** as *Major Jai Bakshi*
- **Rakul Preet Singh** as *Sonia Gupta*
- **Anupam Kher** as *Tariq Ali*
- **Naseeruddin Shah** as *Baburao Shastri*
- **Kumud Mishra** as *Retd. Lt. General Gurinder Singh*
- **Adil Hussain** as *Retd. Colonel Mukesh Kapoor*
- **Vikram Gokhale** as *Army Chief Pratap Malik*
- **Pooja Chopra** as *Captain Maya Semwal*
- **Juhi Babbar** as *Abhay Singh's Wife*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Aiyaary online?
Aiyaary is currently available to watch or stream on Hulu. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Aiyaary worth watching?
Aiyaary holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 61 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Aiyaary and when was it released?
Aiyaary is a feature film with a runtime of 157 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Aiyaary?
Aiyaary was directed by Neeraj Pandey.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Aiyaary — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/493620)
- [Aiyaary (2018) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6774212/fullcredits/cast)
- [Aiyaary - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aiyaary)
- [Aiyaary (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/493620/cast)
- [Sidharth Malhotra](https://www.wikiwand.com/)
- [Aiyaary Cast List | Aiyaary Movie Star Cast | Release Date ...](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/aiyaary/cast/)

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