Abbayitho Ammayi

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 playing supporting roles.[2] The film was released on 1 January 2016 to mixed reviews.[3] This film is the 999th movie of Ilaiyaraaja as a music director.[4][5]

Abbayitho Ammayi
Release poster
Directed byRamesh Varma
Produced byVandana Alekya Jakkam,
Kireeti Potini,
Srinivas Sammeta
Written byVamsi Komanduru, Ravi Prakash, Patrikeya
StarringNaga Shourya
Palak Lalwani
Brahmanandam
Mohan
Music byIlaiyaraaja
CinematographySam.K.Naidu
Edited bySR.Sekkhar
Production
company
JG Cinemas,
Kiran Studios,
Bloomingstars Motion Pictures,
Mohanaroopa Films
Release date
  • 1 January 2016 (2016-01-01)[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

Abhi (Naga Shourya) is a youth who wants to have fun in life. He is addicted to various social networking sites and always looks for reasons to flirt with girls. During his search, he comes across a simple girl and becomes friends with her. This is also the time when he falls for Prardhana (Palak Lalwani) and starts getting close to her. Twist in the tale arises when Abhi gets caught in a compromising situation in Prardhana's house. Hell breaks loose as the families of the couple disown them for good. Left clueless, Abhi leaves Pradhana alone in this tricky situation. He gets yet another shock when he comes to know that his online friend is none other than Prardhana. Rest of the story is about how Abhi gets his act right and wins her love back.

Cast

Soundtrack

Maestro Ilaiyaraaja[7] scored the music, while lyrics were penned by Rehman, Chaitanya Varma and Sirasri.

Abbayitho Ammayi
Soundtrack album to Abbayitho Ammayi by
Ilaiyaraaja
Released18 November 2015
Recorded2015
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length36:46
LanguageTelugu
LabelAditya Music
ProducerIlaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja chronology
Rudhramadevi
(2015)		 Abbayitho Ammayi
(2015)		 Tharai Thappattai
(2016)
No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Reena Mecareena"Piyush KapurRehman4:47
2"Edhuru Choosthunna"VibhavariRehman5:22
3"Tholi Paruvam"Satya Prakash, VibhavariRehman5:47
4"Maatallo Cheppaleni"KarthikRehman4:18
5"Kanulu Kalanu Piliche"Haricharan, ChinmayiRehman4:57
6"Okasaari O Vayyari"Yazin Nizar, Rita, BlaazeRehman3:47
7"Saradale"M. M. Manasi, Ramya, Rita, Reena ReddyChaitanya Varma4:46
8"Abbayitho Ammayi" (Male)Piyush KapurSirasri1:31
9"Abbayitho Ammayi" (Female)AparnaSirasri1:28

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."[8] 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,[9] 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.[10]

References
  1. "Abbayitho Ammayi movie overview". filmibeat. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  2. "Abbayitho Ammayi is Digitally Inspired". New Indian Express. 21 November 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  3. "Abbayitho Ammayi movie review round-up: Critics call it a coming-of-age love story". International Business Times. 1 January 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  4. "Abbayitho Ammayi to Release in Tamil RITZ". 10 December 2015. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016.
  5. "Abbayitho Ammayi was to be Naga Shaurya's debut film?". 29 December 2015.
  6. "Anchor Lasya excited about release of Abbayitho Ammayi". The Times of India. 2 January 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  7. "Ilayaraja to be chief guest at Abbayi Tho Ammayi audio launch". The Times of India. 18 November 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  8. CHOWDHARY, Y. SUNITA. "Abbayitho Ammayi: Can audience buy this?". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
  9. "Abbayitho Ammayi Movie Review - Love, Message and Maestro". Indiaglitz. 1 January 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  10. "'Abbayitho Ammayi' Review: A Boring Love Story". Great Andhra. 2 January 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
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