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| Directed by | Singeetam Srinivasa Rao |
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| Written by | Gollapudi Maruti Rao (dialogues) |
| Produced by | 'Navata' Krishnam Raju |
| Starring | Sreedhar Surapaneni Anne Chaymotty Ranganath Deepa Sreedhar Pandari Bai |
| Cinematography | Balu Mahendra |
| Edited by | Subbaiya |
| Music by | G. K. Venkatesh
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu
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America Ammayi (Template:Trans) 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 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] The film was a remake of the Tamil film Melnaattu Marumagal.[3]
Plot
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. 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 as Neena/Meena
- Ranganath as Anand
- Deepa as Sudha
- Sreedhar as Mohan
- Pandari Bai as Janaki
- Sarath Babu as Raju
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, Khan, Mateen. Narthaki.com(14 April 2004). Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ↑ Master of the Arts II – Singeetham's Films – An Analysis. Passion for Cinema(17 October 2006). Retrieved 26 March 2010.
- ↑ Retro: America Ammaayi (1976), Sri. Telugucinema.com(13 May 2010). Retrieved 24 September 2020.