America Ammayi
America Ammayi is a 1976 Telugu 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 Anne Chaymotty, known under her stage name Devayani, acted in the main role.[1] She was learning Kuchipudi dance from Vempati Chinna Satyam. G. K. Venkatesh provided the music score.[2][3] The film was a remake of Tamil film Melnaattu Marumagal.
| America Ammayi | |
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| Directed by | Singeetam Srinivasa Rao |
| Produced by | 'Navata' Krishnam Raju |
| Written by | Gollapudi Maruti Rao (dialogues) |
| Story by | A. P. Nagarajan |
| Starring | Sreedhar Surapaneni Anne Chaymotty Ranganath Deepa Sridhar Pandari Bai |
| Music by | G. K. Venkatesh |
| Cinematography | Balu Mahendra |
| Edited by | Subbaiya |
Release date | 19 November 1976 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
Sridhar is an Indian youth staying in America. He marries an American woman Debora and brings her to India. His parents refuse to accept her into their house. Debora learns the Indian culture including language, dance and singing and impresses them. They finally accepts her as their daughter-in-law.
Cast
- Anne Chaymotty
- Ranganath
- Deepa
- Sreedhar Surapaneni
- Pandhari Bai
- Sarath Babu
Songs
- "Aame Thoti Matundi" (Lyrics: Mailavarapu Gopi; Singer: S. P. Balasubramanyam)
- "Ananda Tandavamade Shivudu" (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela)
- "Jilibili Siggula" (Singers: S. P. Balasubramanyam and Vani Jairam)
- "Oka Venuvu Vinipinchenu Anuraga Geethika" (Lyrics: Mailavarapu Gopi; Singer: G. Anand)
- "Paadana Tenugu Paata Paravasamai Nee Eduta Mee Paata" (Lyrics: Devulapalli Krishnasastri; Singer: P. Susheela)
- "Tell Me, Tell Me, Tell Me" (Lyrics: Arudra; Singers: S. P. Balasubramanyam and S. Janaki)
References
- "Interview - Devayani : India's French Cultural Ambassador by Mateen Khan". narthaki.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2007. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 February 2010. Retrieved 26 March 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Articles: Movie Retrospect: Retro: America Ammaayi (1976)". telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
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