Aame(1994)
'Aame' (transl. She) is a 1994 Telugu-language drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Srikanth, Ooha, and Naresh in lead roles. The story follows Ooha, a young woman trapped in a marriage with a male chauvinist husband named Anjaneyulu. Anjaneyulu's rigid beliefs and controlling behavior destroy Ooha's happiness and push her to a breaking point. The film is notable for its strong social message against male chauvinism. It won two Nandi Awards, including Best Actress for Ooha, and the Filmfare Award for Best Film - Telugu. The music was composed by Vidyasagar. 'Aame' was remade in Kannada as 'Thaliya Sowbhagya' (1995) and in Tamil as 'Thaali Pudhusu' (1997).
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- E. V. V. Satyanarayana
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
Ooha marries Anjaneyulu hoping for love and respect. But Anjaneyulu is a male chauvinist who believes women must obey men. He controls her every move and humiliates her daily. Ooha must decide whether to endure the abuse or find the courage to stand up for herself.
“One woman's fight against male chauvinism”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Aame
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), Srikanth & Meka Srikanth (36 films together), Brahmanandam & Chandramohan (31 films together), and Brahmanandam & Meka Srikanth (28 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Aame' means 'She' in Telugu, directly highlighting its focus on a female protagonist.
- Director E.V.V. Satyanarayana was known for comedies, making this serious social drama a rare departure.
- Actress Roja, who played the lead, was a popular glamour star at the time, making her dramatic role a surprise.
- The film was released the same year as the director's hit comedy 'Hello Brother', showing his range.
- It tackled themes of marital exploitation and dowry, reflecting social issues in 1990s India.
- The soundtrack was composed by Koti, who often worked with the director on lighter films.
- Despite its strong message, the film did not achieve major commercial success at the box office.