Amma Deevena(2021)
The protagonist Lakshmamma (Aamani) is a villager. She is married to an irresponsible man, who indulges in drinking and lives life at his will. The couple has five children together. Lakshmamma's husband (Posani Krishnamurali) doesn't help her raise the children. A single lady like her takes the responsibility of the home and starts earning. She works as a daily wage laborer in a quarry, as a worker at a flour mill, and starts supporting the family. The family gets into deep financial stress as the head of the family doesn't provide for them. She still manages to pull the family together with her earnings.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 30 July 2021
- Director
- Siva Eturi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Lakshmamma is a village woman with five children. Her husband is irresponsible, drinks, and does not support the family. She becomes the sole provider, working hard as a daily wage laborer in a quarry and a flour mill to keep her family together despite their financial struggles.
“A mother's strength builds a family from nothing.”
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Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 2019 Kannada movie 'Amma Deevige', which was also directed by Siva Eturi.
- Actress Aamani, known for supporting roles, returned to a lead part after a long gap to play the titular character.
- The movie was shot primarily in and around the villages of Andhra Pradesh to capture authentic rural settings.
- It was produced under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations, a company known for big commercial films, making this a rare small-budget venture for them.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Suresh Bobbili, who used folk-inspired melodies to match the village atmosphere.
- Despite its serious theme, the film includes comedy scenes featuring Posani Krishna Murali, who plays the irresponsible husband.
- The title 'Amma Deevena' translates to 'Mother is God', highlighting the central theme of maternal sacrifice.