# Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
**Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi** (అమ్మ నాన్న ఓ తమిళ అమ్మాయి; "Mother, Father and a Tamil Girl") is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language sports drama film written and directed by [Puri Jagannadh](https://www.edgepedia.org/puri-jagannadh), starring [Ravi Teja](https://www.edgepedia.org/ravi-teja) as a young kickboxer caught between his dead mother's dying wish and the father who abandoned him.[1](https://nettv4u.com/movie-review/telugu/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi) • [2](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31350-amma-nanna-o-tamil-ammai) It was released on 19 April 2003 and runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).[1](https://nettv4u.com/movie-review/telugu/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi) • [3](https://www.flixjini.in/movie/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Release | 19 April 2003, Telugu language, certified U[1](https://nettv4u.com/movie-review/telugu/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi) |
| Director and writer | Directed by Puri Jagannadh; written by Kona Venkat alongside Puri Jagannadh[4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374497/fullcredits/) |
| Lead cast | Ravi Teja (Chandu), Jayasudha (Lakshmi), Asin (Chennai / Mugaambigaambaal), Prakash Raj (Raghuveer)[4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374497/fullcredits/) • [2](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31350-amma-nanna-o-tamil-ammai) |
| Runtime | 2h 34m (154 minutes)[3](https://www.flixjini.in/movie/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi) |
| Audience rating | 7.4/10 on IMDb from about 1,200 votes[5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374497/) |
| Awards | 5 wins, including Filmfare Award South for Best Actress (Asin) and Nandi Award for Best Character Actor (Prakash Raj)[6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374497/awards/) |
| Tamil remake | Remade in Tamil as *M. Kumaran S/o Mahalakshmi* (2004)[7](https://media.neliti.com/media/publications/566398-portraying-mahalakshmi-as-an-awe-inspiri-2257f3d1.pdf) |
## Spoilers
### Plot
Chandu (Ravi Teja) is a kickboxing student who aspires to become the champion. He lives with his caring mother Lakshmi ([Jayasudha](https://www.edgepedia.org/jayasudha)) and has no father in his life: his father Raghuveer ([Prakash Raj](https://www.edgepedia.org/prakash-raj)) left the family long before, feeling that his wife and child were a hindrance to his career.[8](https://filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi/story.html) When Lakshmi dies, her last wish sends Chandu to [Visakhapatnam](https://www.edgepedia.org/visakhapatnam) (Vizag) to live with Raghuveer for the rest of his life.[8](https://filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi/story.html)
In Vizag, Chandu finds that Raghuveer, himself a kickboxing coach, has married a woman named Shalini (Aishwarya) and has a daughter with her. Raghuveer welcomes Chandu warmly, but his new wife and daughter are not comfortable with him.[8](https://filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi/story.html) The remainder of the film follows Chandu as he wins the love of his father's family and competes in the kickboxing championship.[8](https://filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi/story.html) A parallel romance runs through the story with Mugambigaambaal, a Tamil girl from Chennai nicknamed "Chennai" (Asin), which gives the film its title.[9](https://filmyfocus.com/movies/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi) • [2](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31350-amma-nanna-o-tamil-ammai)
## Cast and crew
The film stars Ravi Teja, Jayasudha, Asin, and Prakash Raj, with supporting roles played by Ali, Subbaraju, Aishwarya, and [Dharmavarapu Subramanyam](https://www.edgepedia.org/dharmavarapu-subramanyam).[1](https://nettv4u.com/movie-review/telugu/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi) Subbaraju plays Anand and Ali Basha plays Appala Raju.[2](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31350-amma-nanna-o-tamil-ammai) It was Asin's Telugu debut.[10](https://letterboxd.com/film/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi/reviews/)
Behind the camera, the music was composed by Chakri, the cinematography was handled by Shyam K Naidu, and Marthand K Venkatesh edited the film.[1](https://nettv4u.com/movie-review/telugu/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi) Kona Venkat wrote the screenplay alongside Puri Jagannadh, who also wrote the dialogue.[4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374497/fullcredits/) • [11](https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi/IEMV013680) The film was produced by Puri Jagannadh, and its production company was Vaishno Academy.[1](https://nettv4u.com/movie-review/telugu/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi) • [17](https://www.moviebuff.com/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi)
## Reception and awards
The film received five award wins.[5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374497/) At the 2004 [Filmfare Awards South](https://www.edgepedia.org/filmfare-awards-south), Asin won the [Filmfare Award for Best Actress](https://www.edgepedia.org/filmfare-award-for-best-actress) (Telugu) and Jayasudha won Best Supporting Actress.[6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374497/awards/) Prakash Raj won the CineMAA Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Nandi Award for Best Character Actor, and Jayasudha also took the CineMAA Award for Best Supporting Actress.[6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374497/awards/)
Audience ratings have stayed positive over time: IMDb lists 7.4/10 from about 1,200 votes, and [BookMyShow](https://www.edgepedia.org/bookmyshow) users give it 8.4/10.[5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374497/) • [11](https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi/IEMV013680) On Rotten Tomatoes the audience Popcornmeter stands at 77 percent from more than 100 ratings, with no critic reviews tallied.[12](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/amma-nanna-o-tamil-ammai) A contemporary NetTV4U review rated it 2.5 out of 5, calling it an average commercial entertainer carried by strong performances and Chakri's soundtrack, while faulting plot loopholes and a slow first half.[1](https://nettv4u.com/movie-review/telugu/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi)
## Remakes and legacy
The film was remade in Tamil as *M. Kumaran S/o Mahalakshmi* (2004), in which the mother figure Mahalakshmi serves as an inspiring presence.[7](https://media.neliti.com/media/publications/566398-portraying-mahalakshmi-as-an-awe-inspiri-2257f3d1.pdf) Asin carried over her role in the Tamil version, and the remake's success led to her casting in *Ghajini*.[13](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/asin-wants-her-telugu-debut-film-to-be-remade-in-hindi/articleshow/12455813.cms) Puri Jagannadh also expressed interest in remaking the film in Hindi, with [Ram Gopal Varma](https://www.edgepedia.org/ram-gopal-varma) mentioned as a possible producer.[14](https://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/puri-jagannath-to-remake-his-telugu-hit/33759)
The film's subject, a passionate kickboxer whose life revolves around his mother and his girlfriend, resurfaced in public discussion when Puri Jagannadh's 2022 film *[Liger](https://www.edgepedia.org/liger-film)* was released. Fans drew parallels between the two films, both directed by Jagannadh, and *Liger* star [Vijay Deverakonda](https://www.edgepedia.org/vijay-deverakonda) publicly dismissed the comparison, noting that his film depicts mixed martial arts rather than kickboxing.[15](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vijay-deverakonda-dismisses-comparisons-between-amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi-and-liger-says-he-doesnt-believe-in-remakes/articleshow/93584899.cms) The film is available on streaming platforms including Sun NXT and Amazon Prime Video.[1](https://nettv4u.com/movie-review/telugu/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi) • [16](https://www.komparify.com/entertainment/movie/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi)
## References
1. [Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi Movie Review, NetTV4U](https://nettv4u.com/movie-review/telugu/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi)
2. [Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003), The Movie Database](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31350-amma-nanna-o-tamil-ammai)
3. [Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, Flixjini](https://www.flixjini.in/movie/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi)
4. [Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003) Full Cast & Crew, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374497/fullcredits/)
5. [Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003), IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374497/)
6. [Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003) Awards, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374497/awards/)
7. [Portraying Mahalakshmi as an Awe-Inspiring Woman, The Creative Launcher (2017)](https://media.neliti.com/media/publications/566398-portraying-mahalakshmi-as-an-awe-inspiri-2257f3d1.pdf)
8. [Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi Story, Filmibeat](https://filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi/story.html)
9. [Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, Filmy Focus](https://filmyfocus.com/movies/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi)
10. [Reviews of Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/film/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi/reviews/)
11. [Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, BookMyShow](https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi/IEMV013680)
12. [Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/amma-nanna-o-tamil-ammai)
13. [Asin wants her Telugu debut film to be remade in Hindi, Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/asin-wants-her-telugu-debut-film-to-be-remade-in-hindi/articleshow/12455813.cms)
14. [Puri Jagannath to remake his Telugu hit, Business Of Cinema](https://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/puri-jagannath-to-remake-his-telugu-hit/33759)
15. [Vijay Deverakonda dismisses comparisons between 'Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi' and 'Liger', Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vijay-deverakonda-dismisses-comparisons-between-amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi-and-liger-says-he-doesnt-believe-in-remakes/articleshow/93584899.cms)
16. [Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi streaming info, Komparify](https://www.komparify.com/entertainment/movie/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi)
17. [Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi on Moviebuff.com](https://www.moviebuff.com/amma-nanna-o-tamila-ammayi)
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