Ammani(2016)
Ammani is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Lakshmy Ramakrishnan. The cast includes Lakshmy Ramakrishnan as Saalama, Subbalakshmi as Ammani, and Nithin Sathya as Siva. The story follows Ammani, an elderly ragpicker living alone in Chennai, who befriends Saalama, a woman trapped in an abusive marriage. Their unlikely friendship gives both women the strength to seek a better life. The film is noted for its realistic portrayal of domestic abuse and its gentle, hopeful tone. It received positive reviews for its performances and emotional depth. The film was released on October 14, 2016, and has a runtime of 90 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Plex, Airtel Xstream Play, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 14 October 2016
- Director
- Lakshmy Ramakrishnan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
An old ragpicker named Ammani lives a lonely life in Chennai. She meets Saalama, a woman suffering at the hands of her abusive husband. Together, they find the courage to escape their painful pasts and build a new family. A story of friendship, hope, and second chances.
“A bond that heals two broken lives.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ammani
Cast reunions in this film: Nithin Sathya & Robo Shankar (2 films together), and Lakshmy Ramakrishnan & K (2 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first film directed by actress Lakshmi Ramakrishnan.
- The movie was shot in just 14 days on a very small budget.
- The story was inspired by a real-life elderly woman the director met.
- It was filmed mostly in a single house in Chennai to keep costs low.
- The film had a limited release, focusing more on festival screenings.
- It explores the rarely shown theme of friendship between elderly women.
- The director also played a supporting role in the film.
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