| Amma Vandhachu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | P. Vasu |
| Written by | P. Vasu |
| Produced by | Poornima Bhagyaraj |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | M. C. Sekhar |
| Edited by | P. Mohanraj |
| Music by | Deva |
Production company | Sharanya Cine Combines |
| Distributed by | Surya Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Amma Vandhachu (transl. Mother has come) is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by P. Vasu, and produced by Poornima Bhagyaraj. The film stars K. Bhagyaraj, Khushbu and Baby Sridevi, with Delhi Ganesh, Vennira Aadai Moorthy, Chelladurai, Pandu, Rajesh Kumar, LIC Narasimhan and Junior Balaiah in supporting roles. It was released on 26 June 1992 and failed at the box office. For her performance, Sridevi won the Cinema Express Award for Best Child Artist.
Plot[edit]
Nandakumar, a medical representative, is a bachelor and lives alone in Bombay. He starts to meet the smart and quick-tempered woman Nandini in various situations. Nandini sells detergent soap door to door, she lives with her father, a retired teacher. Nandakumar wants to get married as soon as possible, so he tries to seduce the bubbly Nandini. They both fall in love with each other. Even Nandini's father accepts for their marriage. Everything goes well until the arrival of Vimala, a four-year girl. She introduces herself to Nandini as Vimala Nandakumar and she says that Nandakumar is her father. Nandini, with a broken heart, leaves the city with her father. What transpires later forms the crux of the story. It is a remake of Kannada film Ee Jeeva Ninagagi.
Cast[edit]
- K. Bhagyaraj as Nandakumar[1]
- Khushbu as Nandini[1]
- Baby Sridevi as Vimala[2]
- Delhi Ganesh as Nandini's father[2]
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Mahalingam[1]
- Chelladurai as Naina Mohamed
- Pandu as Senior officer
- Rajesh Kumar as Ramesh
- LIC Narasimhan as Businessman
- S. S. Mani as Rajapalayam
- Junior Balaiah as Senior officer
- Soundararajan as Incense stick seller
- Vijaya Chandrika as Mahalingam's wife
- C. R. Saraswathi as School teacher
Production[edit]
The action scenes were choreographed by Vikram Dharma.[2]
Soundtrack[edit]
The soundtrack was composed by Deva, with lyrics written by Vaali.[3][4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Soapu Madam Soapu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:55 |
| 2. | "Dhinathanthi Paperula" | Mano, K. S. Chithra | 4:34 |
| 3. | "Unakkoru Thayirukka" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:16 |
| 4. | "Nandini oh Nandini" | Mano, Swarnalatha | 4:39 |
| 5. | "Unakkaaga Paadum Raagam" | P. Susheela, P. Jayachandran, K. S. Chithra | |
| Total length: | 18:24 | ||
Release and reception[edit]
Amma Vandhachu was released on 26 June 1992 and distributed by Surya Films.[5] Lalitha Dileep of The Indian Express stated, "an entertainment film; a fine amalgame of sentiment and subtle comedy that bear the trademark of Bhagyaraj's film" and praised the lead performances.[2] K. Vijiyan of New Straits Times wrote, "this movie should satisfy all Bhagiaraj fans looking for his own brand of humour".[1] C. R. K. of Kalki praised the film's comedy but noted that the film became too serious in second half.[6] According to Bhagyaraj, the film underperformed commercially because "the first part was funny and the last too serious".[7] At the 13th Cinema Express Awards, Sridevi won the award for Best Child Artist.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Vijiyan, K. (18 July 1992). "Bhagiaraj takes on a different role". New Straits Times. p. 25. Retrieved 11 November 2020 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ a b c d Dileep, Lalitha (26 June 1992). "Waiting for mother". The Indian Express. p. 7. Retrieved 15 October 2016 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Amma Vanthachu / Sevagan – Pyramid". Greenhives Audio. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Amma Vandhachu Tamil Film Audio Cassette by Deva". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 11 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Amma Vandhachu". The Indian Express. 26 June 1992. p. 7. Retrieved 31 January 2020 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ சி. ஆர். கே. (19 July 1992). "அம்மா வந்தாச்சு". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 41. Archived from the original on 5 August 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ Vijiyan, K. (28 November 1992). "Glimpses of Bhagiaraj at his very best". New Straits Times. p. 26. Retrieved 24 May 2021 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Cinema Express Awards". The Indian Express. Express News Service. 17 March 1993. p. 4. Retrieved 11 May 2021 – via Google News Archive.
