Maa Ayana Chanti Pilladu(2008)
Maa Ayana Chanti Pilladu is a 2008 Telugu romantic drama film directed by Raja Vannem Reddy. The film stars Sivaji, Meera Jasmine, and Sangeetha in lead roles. It is a remake of the Tamil film En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maathiri (2001). The story follows Bullabbayi, an innocent man who accidentally gets another woman pregnant just before his marriage. He confesses everything to his wife-to-be, leading to emotional conflicts and an unconventional family arrangement. The film explores themes of honesty, forgiveness, and acceptance. It was released on 25 July 2008 and features music composed by M. M. Srilekha.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2008
- Director
- Raja Vannem Reddy
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Bullabbayi is a simple, honest man who loves Rajeswari. Just before their wedding, he accidentally seduces a girl named Chintamani. He tells Rajeswari the truth. She is heartbroken but eventually forgives him. Soon, both women are pregnant. Bullabbayi must find a way to keep his family together.
“Honesty can heal any wound.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Maa Ayana Chanti Pilladu
Cast reunions in this film: Meera Jasmine & Sivaji (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was a remake of the 2005 Tamil movie 'En Purushan Kuzhanthai Madiri', which itself was adapted from a popular Tamil stage play.
- Actress Meera Jasmine, known for her work in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, made a rare appearance in a Telugu film with this movie.
- Director Raja Vannem Reddy was primarily known for his work in television before making his feature film debut with this project.
- The film's title translates to 'My Father is Chanti Pilladu', which is a playful, colloquial phrase in Telugu referencing a character's innocent or simple nature.
- Despite being a remake, the film incorporated local Telugu cultural elements and humor to better connect with the regional audience.
- The movie featured veteran character actor Subbaraju in a prominent antagonistic role, adding to the film's dramatic conflict.
- The soundtrack was composed by Koti, a well-known music director in Telugu cinema during the 2000s, though the film's songs did not achieve major chart success.