Mamagaru(1991)
Mamagaru (1991) is a Telugu-language drama film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah. It stars Dasari Narayana Rao, Vinod Kumar Alva, Aishwarya, and Yamuna in lead roles. The story follows Satteyya, a poor farmer who moves in with his son-in-law Vijay after his daughter's marriage. A jealous brother-in-law named Pothuraju schemes to destroy their bond through lies and violence. The film is a remake of the Tamil film Naan Pudicha Mappillai. It won three Nandi Awards including Best Actor for Dasari Narayana Rao. Babu Mohan's beggar character became a cultural highlight and launched his full-time acting career. The film was produced by A. Mohan and C. M. Krishna under the M. M. Movie Arts banner.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Muthyala Subbaiah
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
Satteyya is a simple farmer whose daughter Lakshmi marries Vijay, the village president. Vijay brings Satteyya to live with them. But Vijay's jealous brother-in-law Pothuraju plots to destroy their family. He kills Lakshmi with a bomb and falsely accuses Satteyya of being a womaniser. Vijay must choose between his family and the lies he believes.
“One lie can destroy a family.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mamagaru
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Babu Mohan (9 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Annapoorna (6 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Dasari Narayana Rao (2 films together), Babu Mohan & Annapoorna (2 films together), and Babu Mohan & Nirmalamma (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was a remake of the Tamil hit 'Naan Pudicha Mappillai', but director Muthyala Subbaiah adapted it heavily for Telugu family audiences.
- Lead actor Dasari Narayana Rao, a legendary director himself, was known for his unique dialogue delivery, which became a highlight of this film.
- This was one of the few films where actress Yamuna, known for her girl-next-door roles, played a character central to a family conflict.
- The movie's title 'Mamagaru' refers to a son-in-law, a key relationship explored in the plot's comedic and dramatic situations.
- Composer Raj-Koti provided the music, creating popular songs that blended folk melodies with the film's rural family setting.
- The film performed well commercially, cementing Muthyala Subbaiah's reputation for successful family dramas with strong emotional cores.
- A subplot involving the son-in-law's integration into the family mirrored common social dynamics in early 90s Andhra Pradesh.