Amma(1982)
Amma is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Rajasekhar and produced by AVM Productions. It stars Saritha and Pratap Pothen in lead roles. The story follows two couples whose relationships are tested when a hidden secret from the past comes to light. The film explores themes of sacrifice, forgiveness, and the protective love of a mother figure. The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh with lyrics by Vairamuthu, and the song 'Mazhaiye Mazhaiye' gained popularity. Despite positive reviews for its acting and story, the film failed commercially at the box office. It was released on 24 June 1982.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1982
- Director
- Rajashekar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Saritha accepts Pratap Pothen's marriage proposal, and their siblings also fall in love. But a buried secret from Arundathi's past threatens to tear both couples apart. Saritha must choose between her own happiness and protecting her sister.
“A mother's love knows no limits”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Amma
Cast reunions in this film: Sankar Ganesh & Nagesh (27 films together), Saritha & Sankar Ganesh (15 films together), Ganesh & Sankar Ganesh (11 films together), Prathap K. Pothan & Sankar Ganesh (4 films together), AVM Productions & Nagesh (2 films together), and Ganesh & Nagesh (2 films together).
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.