Maa Annayya (transl. Our Elder Brother) is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty.[1] The film stars Dr. Rajasekhar and Meena with Maheswari, Brahmaji, Vineeth, Deepti Bhatnagar, Preetha Vijayakumar and Nassar in supporting roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar. The film was released in 2000 to positive reviews. The film was a remake of the Tamil film Vaanathaippola (2000).[2] The film was declared a super hit at the box office.[3]
| Maa Annayya | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Ravi Raja Pinisetty |
| Story by | Vikraman |
| Based on | Vaanathaippola (Tamil) |
| Produced by | Bellamkonda Suresh Singanamala Ramesh Babu |
| Starring | Dr. Rajasekhar Meena Maheswari Deepti Bhatnagar Brahmaji Vineeth |
| Music by | S. A. Rajkumar |
Production company | SRS & Sri Ganesh Productions |
Release date | 1 December 2000 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Cast edit
- Dr. Rajasekhar in a dual role as Madhu and Gopalam
- Meena as Gowri
- Maheswari as Nandini
- Vineeth as Sekhar
- Preetha Vijayakumar as Sumathi
- Deepti Bhatnagar as Radha
- Nassar as Nandini's father
- Brahmaji as Gopi
- Rama Prabha as Gopalam's grandmother
- Sudhakar as Sonti
- Chandra Mohan as Sumathi's father
- Dilip Kumar Salvadi as young Madhu
Production edit
The film began production in early 2000 with Rajasekhar initially wanted Muthyala Subbaiah to direct the film.[4] The film began production under the name Maa Manchi Annayya before the name was shortened to Maa Annayya.[5]
Soundtrack edit
Soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar who composed for the original Tamil film.[6] The song "Maa Logililo Pandedantha" is based on "Dil Deewana" from the Hindi film Daag (1999).
| No. | Song | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Neeli Ningilo" (Happy) | Hariharan |
| 2 | "Maina Emainaave" | K. S. Chithra, P. Unnikrishnan |
| 3 | "Maa Logililo Pandedantha" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Unni Menon, K. S. Chithra, Sujatha Mohan |
| 4 | "Pilla Bhale Dhini Figure" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha |
| 5 | "Kadhile Andhala Nadhi" | Sukhwinder Singh, Anuradha Sriram |
| 6 | "Thaajaga Maa Intlo" | K. S. Chithra, Sujatha Mohan, Mano |
| 7 | "Neeli Ningilo" (Sad) | Hariharan |
Reception edit
A critic from Full Hyderabad opined that "The film is good to watch with all the fun and laughter".[7] On the contrary, a critic from indiainfo wrote that "There are several occasions where the bond comes under severe test and every time it comes out unscathed".[8]
References edit
- ^ "Rajasekhar to do a double role in Ravi Raja Film". Idlebrain.com. 23 July 2000. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Raja Sekhar promotes Maa Annayya". idlebrain.com. 21 December 2000. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Happy Birthday Meena: 5 Best Movies of the Great Performer | The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2021.
- ^ "Raja Sekhar on a remaking spree". idlebrain.com. 27 March 2000. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "It's 'Maa Annayya' for Raja Sekhar". idlebrain.com. 27 October 2000. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Shooting for Dr. Rajsekar's film in progress". Screen. 21 July 2000. Archived from the original on 19 November 2000. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Maa Annayya review: Maa Annayya (Telugu) Movie Review - fullhyd.com". movies.fullhyderabad.com. Archived from the original on 15 September 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Indiainfo: Tollywood masala: Movie Reviews – Maa Annayya". movies.indiainfo.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2001. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
External links edit
- Maa Annayya at IMDb
