America Ammayi (film)
| America Ammayi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Singeetam Srinivasa Rao |
| Written by | Gollapudi Maruti Rao (dialogues) |
| Story by | A. P. Nagarajan |
| Produced by | 'Navata' Krishnam Raju |
| Starring | Annick Chaymotty Ranganath Deepa Sreedhar Pandari Bai |
| Cinematography | Balu Mahendra |
| Edited by | Subbaiya |
| Music by | G. K. Venkatesh |
Production company | Navata Arts |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
America Ammayi (transl. American Girl) is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The cross over film was based on the story of Telugu cultural importance in comparison to the western culture. French dancer Annick Chaymotty, known under her stage name Devayani, acted in the main role.[1] She was learning Kuchipudi dance from Vempati Chinna Satyam. The film was a remake of the 1975 Tamil film Melnaattu Marumagal.[2]
Plot[edit]
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Sridhar is an Indian youth staying in the United States. He marries an American woman Neena and brings her to India. His parents refuse to accept her into their house. Neena learns the Indian culture including language, dance and singing and impresses them. They finally accept her as their daughter-in-law.
Cast[edit]
- Annick Chaymotty as Neena/Meena
- Ranganath as Anand
- Deepa as Sudha
- Sreedhar as Mohan
- Pandari Bai as Janaki
- Sarath Babu as Raju
Production[edit]
America Ammayi was directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by N Krishnam Raju of Navata Arts. Cinematography is by Balu Mahendra. In the title card, the lead actress Annick Chaymotty alias Devayani is erroneously credited as Anna Koria/Devayani.[3]
Soundtrack[edit]
The music of the film was composed by G. K. Venkatesh.[4][5] The song "Oka Venuvu Vinipinchenu" marks the playback singing debut of G. Anand.[6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aame Thoti Matundi" | Mailavarapu Gopi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 2. | "Ananda Tandavamade Shivudu" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "Jilibili Siggula" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | ||
| 4. | "Oka Venuvu Vinipinchenu Anuraga Geethika" | Mailavarapu Gopi | G. Anand | |
| 5. | "Paadana Tenugu Paata Paravasamai Nee Eduta Mee Paata" | Devulapalli Krishnasastri | P. Susheela | |
| 6. | "Tell Me, Tell Me, Tell Me" | Aarudhra | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |
References[edit]
- ^ Khan, Mateen (14 April 2004). "Interview – Devayani : India's French Cultural Ambassador by Mateen Khan". Narthaki.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2007. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ Sri (13 May 2010). "Retro: America Ammaayi (1976)". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 31 December 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ^ Narasimham, M L (12 November 2018). "Transcending borders". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Master of the Arts II – Singeetham's Films – An Analysis". Passion for Cinema. 17 October 2006. Archived from the original on 2 February 2010. Retrieved 26 March 2010.
- ^ "America Ammayi (1976)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ Narasimham, M L (16 October 2017). "The rise of G Anand". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
External links[edit]
- 1976 films
- 1970s Telugu-language films
- 1970s Indian films
- Films directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
- Films scored by G. K. Venkatesh
- Films about women in the Indian diaspora
- Films set in St. Louis
- Films shot in India
- Films shot in New York City
- Indian films set in New York City
- Telugu remakes of Tamil films
- Foreign films set in the United States