Amma Donga(1995)
Amma Donga is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Sagar. The film stars Krishna, Soundarya, Indraja, Aamani, and Kota Srinivasa Rao. The story follows Chakradhar, a young man framed for multiple murders, who escapes prison to find the real killers in his village. The film features a soundtrack composed by Koti with songs sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chitra. Released on January 12, 1995, during the Sankranti festival, the film was a commercial superhit. It is known for its blend of action, comedy, and family drama.
Amma Donga is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, JioTV, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Sagar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Rating
- 3.9/10
Storyline
Chakradhar is a happy young man whose life turns upside down when he is framed for multiple murders. He escapes from prison and returns to his village to find the real criminals. He must fight powerful villains, protect his mother, and win back the woman he loves.
“Framed. Hunted. Ready to fight.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Amma Donga
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Brahmanandam (90 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Kota Srinivasa Rao (37 films together), Soundarya & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Srihari & Brahmanandam (17 films together), and Brahmanandam & Gundu Hanumantha Rao (16 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Amma Donga' was inspired by a popular phrase used in the 1990s to describe a mother's love.
- Director Sagar also worked as the film's art director, overseeing the village and action set designs.
- This was one of the few films where actor Rajendra Prasad played a full-fledged action hero role.
- The comedy track featuring Brahmanandam and Ali was largely improvised during the shoot.
- A real vintage car was sourced and modified for the key chase sequence in the village.
- The film's climax was shot in a single schedule at Ramoji Film City to control costs.
- Despite average box office returns, the movie gained a cult following on television reruns.