Itlu Amma(2021)
Telugu112 mins
A traditional widow transforms from a person of socio-psychological isolation to a person with the spirit of universal motherhood, social commitment and activism.
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- SonyLIV, YuppTV, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 8 October 2021
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
A traditional widow lives in isolation. She finds new purpose by embracing a universal maternal spirit and becoming a social activist.
“A widow finds her voice and changes her world.”
Film Details
6.7Rating
112Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date8 October 2021
Also Known AsAnbudan Amma
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identityfamilysurvivaljustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
RevathiActor
→#2
P
PrashanthActor
→#3
D
Dr. Bommaku MuraliActor
→#4
V
Vineet Sai KotaActor
→#5
M
Madhumita KrishnaActor
→#6
M
Mihira SirithilakaActor
→#7
#8S
Sainath ThotapalliActor
→Posani Krishna MuraliActor
→#9R
Ravi KaleActor
→#10
A
Aruvi BalaActor
→#11
U
Uma Maheswara RaoCrew
→Trivia
- The film's director Uma Maheswara Rao is also a noted poet and lyricist in Telugu literature.
- It was shot primarily in the rural settings of Andhra Pradesh to capture authentic village life.
- Actress Hema, who plays the widow, reportedly spent time with real-life widows to prepare for her role.
- The movie's title 'Itlu Amma' translates to 'This Much, Mother' in English, hinting at the protagonist's journey.
- It had a very limited theatrical release and gained more attention through film festival circuits.
- The story subtly critiques traditional restrictions on widows in certain Indian communities.
- The soundtrack uses minimal background score to emphasize the raw emotions in the drama.