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{{short description|2016 film by Ramesh Varma}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Abbayitho Ammayi
| image = Abbaitho_Ammayi.jpg
| caption = Release poster
| director = [[Ramesh Varma]]
| producer = Vandana Alekya Jakkam, Kireeti Potini, Srinivas Sammeta
| writers = Vamsi Komanduru, Ravi Prakash, [[Patrikeya]]
| starring = [[Naga Shourya]] [[Palak Lalwani]] [[Brahmanandam]] [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cinematography = Sam.K.Naidu
| editing = SR.Sekkhar
| studio = JG Cinemas, Kiran Studios, Bloomingstars Motion Pictures, Mohanaroopa Films
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2016|1|1|df=y|ref1=<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/abbayitho-ammayi.html| title=Abbayitho Ammayi movie overview| work=filmibeat|accessdate=11 February 2016}}</ref>}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Abbayitho Ammayi''''' is a 2016 Indian [[Telugu-language]] film directed by [[Ramesh Varma]]. The film stars [[Naga Shourya]] and [[Palak Lalwani]], with [[Brahmanandam]], [[Rao Ramesh]] and Tamil actor [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] playing supporting roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/Abbayitho-Ammayi-is-Digitally-Inspired/2015/11/21/article3138523.ece|title=Abbayitho Ammayi is Digitally Inspired|publisher=New Indian Express|date=21 November 2015|accessdate=15 December 2015}}</ref> The film was released on 1 January 2016 to mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/abbayitho-ammayi-movie-review-round-critics-call-it-coming-age-love-story-661634| title=Abbayitho Ammayi movie review round-up: Critics call it a coming-of-age love story| work=[[International Business Times]]| date=1 January 2016 | accessdate=11 February 2016}}</ref> This film is the 999th movie of [[Ilaiyaraaja]] as a music director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ritzmagazine.in/2015/12/abbayitho-ammayi-to-release-in-tamil/ |title=Abbayitho Ammayi to Release in Tamil RITZ |date=10 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312055730/http://www.ritzmagazine.in/2015/12/abbayitho-ammayi-to-release-in-tamil/ |archivedate=12 March 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.manatelugu.in/abbayitho-ammayi-was-to-be-naga-shauryas-debut-film/|title= Abbayitho Ammayi was to be Naga Shaurya’s debut film?|date=29 December 2015}}</ref>

==Plot==
Abhi is a youth who wants to have fun in life. He is addicted to social networking sites and likes to flirt with girls. During his search, he befriends a simple girl. This is also the time when he falls for Prardhana and becomes close to her. But Abhi is caught in a compromising situation in Prardhana's house. Their families then disown them. Left clueless, Abhi abandons Pradhana. He is then surprised to discover that his online friend is none other than Prardhana. Abhi then toils to regain her love.

==Cast==
* [[Naga Shourya]] as Abhi
* [[Palak Lalwani]] as Prardhana
* [[Brahmanandam]]
* [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] as Abhi's father
* [[Rao Ramesh]] as Prardhana's father
* [[Pragathi (actress)|Pragathi]]
* [[Tulasi (actress)|Tulasi]]
* [[Praveen (Actor)|Praveen]]
* [[Pruthviraj Balireddy|Prudhviraj]]
* Tejaswi Madiwada
* Lasya<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/Anchor-Lasya-excited-about-release-of-Abbayitho-Ammayi/articleshow/50417447.cms| title=Anchor Lasya excited about release of Abbayitho Ammayi| work=[[The Times of India]]| date=2 January 2016 | accessdate=11 February 2016}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==

Maestro Ilaiyaraaja<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Ilayaraja-to-be-chief-guest-at-Abbayi-Tho-Ammayi-audio-launch/articleshow/49828728.cms| title=Ilayaraja to be chief guest at Abbayi Tho Ammayi audio launch| work=[[The Times of India]]| date=18 November 2015 | accessdate=11 February 2016}}</ref> scored the music, while lyrics were penned by Rehman, Chaitanya Varma and Sirasri.
{{Infobox album
| name = Abbayitho Ammayi
| type = Soundtrack
| longtype = to Abbayitho Ammayi
| artist = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 18 November 2015
| recorded = 2015
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 36:46
| language = [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu]]
| label = [[Aditya Music]]
| producer = Ilaiyaraaja
| prev_title = [[Rudhramadevi (film)|Rudhramadevi]]
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title = [[Tharai Thappattai]]
| next_year = 2016
}}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length (m:ss)
|-
| 1 || "Reena Mecareena" || Piyush Kapur || Rehman || 4:47
|-
| 2 || "Edhuru Choosthunna" || Vibhavari || Rehman || 5:22
|-
| 3 || "Tholi Paruvam" || [[D. Sathyaprakash|Satya Prakash]], Vibhavari || Rehman || 5:47
|-
| 4 || "Maatallo Cheppaleni" || [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] || Rehman || 4:18
|-
| 5 || "Kanulu Kalanu Piliche" || [[Haricharan]], [[Chinmayi]] || Rehman || 4:57
|-
| 6 || "Okasaari O Vayyari" || [[Yazin Nizar]], [[Rita (Indian singer)|Rita]], [[Blaaze]] || Rehman || 3:47
|-
| 7 || "Saradale" || [[M. M. Manasi]], Ramya, Rita, Reena Reddy || Chaitanya Varma || 4:46
|-
| 8 || "Abbayitho Ammayi" (Male) || Piyush Kapur || Sirasri || 1:31
|-
| 9 || "Abbayitho Ammayi" (Female) || Aparna || Sirasri || 1:28
|}

==Reception==
''The Hindu'' panned ''Abbayitho Ammayi'', describing the leads' virtual relationship as "overdrawn, outdated and melodramatic." They also wrote that "Songs are good but the re-recording and background score leave a lot to be desired."<ref>{{cite web|last1=CHOWDHARY|first1=Y. SUNITA|title=Abbayitho Ammayi: Can audience buy this?|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/abbayitho-ammayi-can-audience-buy-this/article8054538.ece|work=The Hindu|accessdate=10 February 2016}}</ref> Indiaglitz gave the film a rating of 3/5 stars, calling it as a coming-of-age love story with interesting plot and fair narration,<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/abbayitho-ammayi-telugu-movie-review-18974.html | title=Abbayitho Ammayi Movie Review - Love, Message and Maestro| work=Indiaglitz| date=1 January 2016 | accessdate=11 February 2016}}</ref> appreciating [[Ilaiyaraaja]]' s music and good chemistry of lead pair Naga Shourya and Palak Lalwani. Venkat of Greatandhra gave 2.25/5 stars mentioning that the film is a big bore, except for visual quality and climax portions. He also blamed the silly story, outdated comedy and illogical sequences as the drawback of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/abbayitho-ammayi-review-a-boring-love-story-71644.html|title='Abbayitho Ammayi' Review: A Boring Love Story|publisher=Great Andhra|date=2 January 2016|accessdate=11 February 2016}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|5227998|Abbayitho Ammayi}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20180328104946/http://abbayithoammayi.com/ Official Website]

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]]
[[Category:2010s Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2016 films]]
[[Category:2010s coming-of-age films]]
[[Category:Indian coming-of-age films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Ramesh Varma]]
[[Category:Telugu-language films]]

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