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Amma Cheppindi(2006)
Telugu141 mins
Amma Cheppindi (2006) is a 141-minute Telugu film directed by Gangaraju Gunnam. Starring Nagendra Babu, Pavan Malhotra and Suman Talwar. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Amma Cheppindi stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2006.
Director:Gangaraju Gunnam
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Gangaraju Gunnam
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young man with a mental disability lives with his family and is looked down on by his neighbors. When a bomb threat occurs at a major event at a rocket center, he is the one who manages to save everyone.
“A simple boy holds the key to their survival.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
141Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 2006
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
Themes
familyidentitysurvivaljustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Suhasini ManiratnamActor
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SharwanandActor
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Sriya ReddyActor
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Nagendra BabuActor
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Pavan MalhotraActor
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Gangaraju GunnamDirector
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Suman TalwarActor
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Tanikella BharaniActor
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Urmila GunnamCrew
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Trivia
- The film was inspired by a real-life incident involving a mentally challenged boy who saved a rocket launch event.
- Director Gangaraju Gunnam is also known for his acclaimed short film 'Anukokunda' before this feature.
- The movie was shot in and around Sriharikota, the actual Indian rocket launch centre.
- It was produced on a very low budget, relying more on storytelling than special effects.
- The film's climax during the rocket event was praised for its tension despite minimal action.
- It received a National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues in 2006.
- The lead actor, who played the boy, was relatively unknown and chosen for his natural performance.
