Ammo Okato Tarikhu(2000)
'Ammo! Okato Tareekhu' is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language black comedy film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The ensemble cast includes Srikanth, Raasi, Suresh, Mumtaj, Surya, Prema, and L. B. Sriram. The story follows Govind Rao, a middle-class man struggling to support his large, dependent family on a single income. Each month's first day brings a fresh wave of financial crisis and family conflict. The film is notable for its realistic portrayal of middle-class hardships and its courtroom climax that delivers a social message. It received mixed reviews, with critics praising L. B. Sriram's performance and the film's thought-provoking intent, but noting its lack of novelty in treatment.
Quick Facts
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- YouTube, Watcho, ETV Win
- Theatrical Release
- 20 October 2000
- Director
- E. V. V. Satyanarayana
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 3.4/10
Storyline
Govind Rao is the only earning member of his large, chaotic family. Every month on the first day, he faces a mountain of debts and demands from his lazy son, jobless sons-in-law, and nagging father. He is trapped in a cycle of borrowing and stress. The family must learn to share the burden before it destroys them.
“One man's salary. Ten mouths to feed.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ammo Okato Tarikhu
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Brahmanandam (90 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Brahmanandam & M. S. Narayana (79 films together), Brahmanandam & Ali (42 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Kota Srinivasa Rao (37 films together), and Tanikella Bharani & M. S. Narayana (31 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a humorous twist on a popular Telugu phrase meaning 'What's the date today?', reflecting the chaotic family life.
- It was one of the few films where director E.V.V. Satyanarayana collaborated with actor Rajendra Prasad, known for their successful comedy pairings.
- The movie subtly critiques government family planning policies of the time through its comedic storyline about a large family.
- A subplot involves the lead character's struggle with a bank loan, a common middle-class anxiety in early 2000s India.
- The climax was shot in a single large set depicting a crowded household, requiring precise coordination of many child actors.
- Music by Koti included a popular song 'Chilakkalu Chusthe' that played on radio frequently despite the film's moderate box office run.
- The film's release coincided with a period when family-centric comedies were gaining popularity in Telugu cinema post-economic liberalization.