Abbai Garu(1993)
Abbai Garu is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and produced by M. Narasimha Rao under Raasi Movies. The film stars Venkatesh as Dora Babu and Meena as Sudha, with Jayachitra, Srikanth, and Nutan Prasad in supporting roles. The story follows Dora Babu, a wealthy but motherless young man who blindly trusts his greedy stepmother Nagamani, while his wife Sudha fights to expose her evil plans. The music was composed by M. M. Keeravani, and the film is a remake of the 1987 Tamil film Enga Chinna Rasa. Abbai Garu was a commercial hit at the box office upon its release on September 30, 1993.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube (TVNXT Telugu), ETV Win, Shemaroo Me
- Theatrical Release
- 30 September 1993
- Director
- E. V. V. Satyanarayana
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Dora Babu is a rich young man who lost his mother as a child. His father remarries Nagamani, a greedy woman who pretends to love him. Dora Babu trusts her completely. But when he marries Sudha, Nagamani tries to destroy their relationship to steal the family fortune. Sudha must find a way to open Dora Babu's eyes before it is too late.
“A son's love can change even the darkest heart.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Abbai Garu
Cast reunions in this film: Daggubati Venkatesh & M. M. Keeravani (5 films together), Meena & Daggubati Venkatesh (4 films together), and Meena & M. M. Keeravani (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Abbaigaru' is a respectful Telugu term for 'fathers', hinting at the central theme of paternal influence and family dynamics.
- This was one of the early films where director E.V.V. Satyanarayana began blending social drama with his signature satirical comedy style.
- Actress Kovai Sarala played a key supporting role, bringing her noted comedic timing to a film otherwise driven by dramatic conflict.
- The story revolves around the then-prevalent social issue of illiteracy and exploitation within joint families in rural settings.
- The movie released the same year as the director's bigger hit 'Aame', showcasing his prolific output during this period.
- Music was composed by M. M. Keeravani, who used folk-inspired melodies to ground the film's village atmosphere.
- The plot's conflict is triggered by a surprise marriage, a common narrative device in Telugu cinema of the 1990s to explore family power struggles.