Amma (1952 film)
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Lalitha
B. S. Saroja
Aranmula Ponnamma
M. N. Nambiar
T. S. Durairaj
P. M. Devan
Gopalan Nair
T. S. Muthaiah
Sharma
Paul Vengola
| Amma | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | Jairus Paul Victor |
| Written by | Nagavally R. S. Kurup |
| Produced by | T. E. Vasudevan |
| Starring | Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair Lalitha B. S. Saroja Aranmula Ponnamma M. N. Nambiar T. S. Durairaj P. M. Devan Gopalan Nair T. S. Muthaiah Sharma Paul Vengola |
| Cinematography | V. Rajagopal |
| Edited by | R. Rajagopal |
| Music by | V. Dakshinamurthy |
Production company | Associated Producers |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Languages | Malayalam Tamil |
| Budget | ₹10 lakh |
Amma (transl. Mother) is a 1952 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Jairus Paul Victor, written by Nagavally R. S. Kurup and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film is based on L. V. Prasad's Telugu movie Shavukar.
The film was a moderate success at the box office.[1] It was one of the two films that enjoyed success among the 11 Malayalam films which released in 1952, the other being the Prem Nazir-starrer Visappinte Vili.[2]
The film was also made in Tamil with the same title; Amma. Sandilyan wrote the dialogues.[3]
Cast
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Soundtrack
Music was composed by V. Dakshinamurthy for both Malayalam and Tamil editions.
- Malayalam
There were 14 songs in the film and many were hits. Lyrics were penned by P. Bhaskaran. Playback singers were V. Dakshinamurthy (debut), Gokulapalan (debut), Ghantasala (debut in Malayalam), Balakrishnan (AIR artiste) and P. Leela.[4]
- Tamil
Lyrics were penned by Chidambaram Varadarajan. One song by Mahakavi Bharathiyar was also included in the film.[5]
"Ammaave Deivam Ulaginile", sung by Jikki and "Idhai Yaarodum Sollavum Koodaadhu", sung by T. A. Mothi and Janamma were hits.
| Song | Singer/s | Lyricist |
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| "Jayamundu Bayamillai Maname" | P. Leela | Mahakavi Bharathiyar |
| "Vedhanaiyaal Kann Kalangkida" | Chidambaram Varadarajan | |
| "Ammaave Deivam Ulaginile" | Jikki | |
| "Anaivarumae Varuveer" | Lalitha & group | |
| "Padagae Namadhu Thunaiye" | V. Dakshinamurthy, P. Leela & group | |
| "Aandavan Padaipilae" | V. Dakshinamurthy & P. Leela | |
| "Nal Thiruvonam Varudhe" | ||
| "Vidhiyo Paingkili" | Thiruchi Loganathan | |
| "Udamaiyum Varumaiyum" | Ghantasala | |
| "Rohttu Maele Motaaru" | ||
| "Varuvaai Aasai Kiliye" | Gokulapalan & Jikki | |
| "Vaazhvilum Thaazhvilum Maathaave" | ||
| "Varuga Varuga Yen Sodharikarl" | Lalitha | |
| "Idhai Yaarodum Sollavum" | T. A. Mothi & Jaanamma |
