Amaravathi(1993)
Amaravathi is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Selvaa. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Sanghavi in lead roles. The story follows a young woman with amnesia who is adopted by an elderly couple and later falls in love with a wealthy businessman's son. Her past as Angeline, the daughter of a rich man who died in a suicide attempt, is gradually revealed. The film blends romance, suspense, and family drama. It was released on 4 June 1993 and was a commercial success. The music, composed by Bala Bharathi with lyrics by Vairamuthu, became popular.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 24 May 1993
- Director
- Selva
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
A young woman with no memory is taken in by a heartbroken couple. They name her Amaravathi and raise her as their own. She falls in love with Arjun, a rich man's son. But a newspaper article reveals she is actually Angeline, a missing girl with a dark past. Her greedy uncle wants her wealth and will stop at nothing to get it.
“Love that survives a forgotten past”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Amaravathi
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Nassar & Charlie (29 films together), Nassar & Thalaivasal Vijay (20 films together), Nassar & Charle (18 films together), Thalaivasal Vijay & Charlie (12 films together), and Nassar & Vikram (9 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Tamil film directed by Selva, who was better known as a cinematographer for movies like 'Nayakan'.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but it had only one song, which was unusual for a Tamil romance drama at the time.
- Actress Roja, who played the lead, was already a popular star in Telugu cinema but was still building her career in Tamil films.
- The movie's title 'Amaravathi' shares its name with a famous ancient city and a river in Andhra Pradesh, though the story is not directly about that place.
- It was released during a period when many Tamil films were being shot extensively in picturesque hill stations like Ooty, which this film also features.
- The plot involves the heroine running away from home, a theme common in 1990s Tamil cinema, often used to drive family-oriented stories.
- Despite having a popular music director and lead actress, the film did not achieve major commercial success at the box office.