Amma Cheppindi(2006)
Amma Cheppindi is a 2006 Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Gunnam Gangaraju. The cast includes Sharwanand, Suhasini, and Shreya Reddy in lead roles. The story follows Bose, a 21-year-old with a childlike mind, who lives in a township for rocket scientists. His father works at a top-secret research center. Bose is considered dumb by the community and is bullied. He unknowingly becomes a pawn for ISI terrorists who plan to bomb the research center. The film combines a family drama with a thriller plot involving national security. It received positive reviews for its emotional depth and Sharwanand's performance. The movie has a runtime of 141 minutes and was released on July 28, 2006, in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Lionsgate Play, Airtel Xstream, YouTube, WatchO
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Gangaraju Gunnam
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Bose is a 21-year-old with the mind of a child. He lives with his family in a township for rocket scientists. Everyone calls him dumb. When ISI terrorists arrive, they use his innocence to carry explosives into the research center. Bose must find a way to stop the bomb and save hundreds of lives.
“A mother's love. A son's sacrifice.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Amma Cheppindi
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Suhasini Maniratnam (6 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Nagendra Babu (5 films together), Tanikella Bharani & L. B. Sriram (3 films together), and Tanikella Bharani & Sharwanand (2 films together).
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.