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Amma(1982)

6.5/10
Tamil132 mins

Amma (1982) is a 132-minute Tamil film directed by Rajashekar. Starring Prathap Pothan, Rajashekar and Ganesh. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Amma stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1982.

Director:Rajashekar
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1982
Director
Rajashekar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 12m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A mother's love faces its ultimate test.

Film Details

6.5Rating
132Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 January 1982
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
6.5/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Amma' but was later released as 'Amma Oru Kaithiyam' in some regions.
  • It was one of the few films where director Rajashekar also played a supporting role as an actor.
  • The movie's music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, a legendary composer in Tamil cinema.
  • Actress Sujatha, who played the lead, was known for her roles in socially conscious films during that era.
  • The story revolves around a mother's sacrifice, a common and popular theme in 1980s Tamil cinema.
  • This was among the earlier films produced by C. D. S. Mani, who later became a noted producer.
  • The film's release coincided with a period of many melodramatic family dramas in the industry.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Amma

Frequently Asked Questions