Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi(2010)
Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language family drama directed by Arun Prasad. The film stars Jagapathi Babu as Chiranjeevulu, a poor father abandoned by his wife, and young Alutit as his son Vishwanath. The story follows their move to Hyderabad, where the father struggles to find work and keep his son in school. The film was produced by Murali Krishna under the Laughing Lord Entertainments banner. It received mixed critical reviews but was noted for its emotional core and Jagapathi Babu's performance. The movie was released on January 1, 2010, and runs for 112 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2010
- Director
- P. A. Arun Prasad
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A poor father's wife leaves him because of their poverty. He takes his young son to Hyderabad and fights to survive. He works odd jobs, sleeps on streets, and begs for school fees. Then his wife returns and demands custody of the boy. The father must prove that love is stronger than money.
“A father's love has no price”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & M. S. Narayana (79 films together), Brahmanandam & Jayaprakash Reddy (35 films together), Jagapathi Babu & Brahmanandam (19 films together), M. S. Narayana & Jayaprakash Reddy (18 films together), Jagapathi Babu & M. S. Narayana (12 films together), and Brahmanandam & Satyam Rajesh (12 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Chiranjeevi' but was changed to avoid confusion with the popular actor of the same name.
- Director Arun Prasad also wrote the story, drawing inspiration from real-life struggles of migrant workers in Hyderabad.
- The child actor, Master Bharath, was selected from a local school audition and had no prior film experience.
- A significant portion of the film was shot on location in the crowded areas of Hyderabad to capture authentic street life.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Anoop Rubens, includes a folk-inspired song highlighting the father-son bond.
- It was produced and distributed by Sri Keerthi Creations, a company known for smaller-budget family dramas at the time.
- The film's climax, set at a school, was filmed at a real government school in Hyderabad with permission from local authorities.