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Amma kanakku(2016)

6.7/10
Tamil109 mins

Amma kanakku (2016) is a 109-minute Tamil film directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari . Starring Yuvasri Lakshmi, Gavemic U Ary and Ilaiyaraaja. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Amma kanakku stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
24 June 2016
Director
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 49m
GudVibe Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A mother encourages her daughter to continue her education. She works to convince her, even though their family faces money problems.

A mother's love fuels a daughter's dreams.

Film Details

6.7Rating
109Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date24 June 2016
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familysurvivalidentitylove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film is a Tamil remake of the Hindi movie 'Nil Battey Sannata', which was also directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari.
  • Actress Amala Paul dubbed for her own role, which was uncommon for her at the time as she often used dubbing artists.
  • The movie was shot primarily in the real-life locations of Madurai to capture authentic local atmosphere.
  • It was produced by noted Tamil actor Suriya's production company, 2D Entertainment, marking one of their early social dramas.
  • The young actress who plays the daughter, Yuvasri, was a newcomer selected through auditions for her natural performance.
  • The film's title 'Amma Kanakku' translates to 'Mother's Calculation', referring to the mother's plans for her daughter's future.
  • Despite its critical acclaim, the movie had a limited theatrical release compared to big commercial Tamil films of that year.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Amma kanakku

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