| Maa Annayya | |
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| Directed by | Ravi Raja Pinisetty |
| Screenplay by | Ravi Raja Pinisetty |
| Story by | Vikraman |
| Based on | Vaanathaippola (Tamil) |
| Produced by | Bellamkonda Suresh Singanamala Ramesh Babu |
| Starring | Rajasekhar Meena Maheswari Deepti Bhatnagar Vineeth Brahmaji |
| Music by | S. A. Rajkumar |
Production companies | SRS & Sri Ganesh Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Maa Annayya (transl. Our Elder Brother) is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty.[1] The film stars Rajasekhar and Meena with Maheswari, Vineeth, Brahmaji, 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 became a box-office hit.[3]
Cast
- Rajasekhar in a dual role as Madhu and Gopalam
- Dilip Kumar Salvadi as young Madhu
- Meena as Gowri
- Sudeepa Pinky as young Gowri
- Maheswari as Nandini
- Vineeth as Sekhar
- Preetha Vijayakumar as Sumathi
- Deepti Bhatnagar as Radha
- Nassar as Nandini's father
- Brahmaji as Gopi
- Devan as Gowri's father
- Sudha as Gowri's mother
- Rama Prabha as Gopalam's grandmother
- Sudhakar as Sonti
- Chandra Mohan as Sumathi's father
- Rami Reddy as rival company owner
- Anand as Anand
- AVS
Production
The film began production in early 2000 with Rajasekhar initially wanting Muthyala Subbaiah to direct the film.[4] According to Subbaiya, he was removed from the film as Rajasekhar was unimpressed with the film Manasunna Maaraju after seeing its rush copy.[5] The film began production under the name Maa Manchi Annayya before the name was shortened to Maa Annayya.[6] Two songs were shot in Austria.[7]
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar who composed for the original Tamil film.[8] The song "Maa Logililo Pandedantha" is based on "Dil Deewana" from the Hindi film Daag (1999),[9] which itself borrows its charanam from "Pehli Pehli Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai" from Sirf Tum (1999).[10]
| 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
A critic from Full Hyderabad opined that "The film is good to watch with all the fun and laughter".[11] 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".[12] Andhra Today wrote "The story with its heavy brotherly sentiment moves very slow. Unlike other movies, the story does not have any twists and turns of brothers splitting and reuniting. The director has worked hard to make it very appealing to the audience. It offers little entertainment".[13] Telugu Cinema wrote "The routine family drama which could be easily dismissed otherwise has a strength in the form of Rajasekhar in title role who essayed it to its perfection while the junior role has nothing much to offer. [..] Technically, the film has good quality of photography and music by Ram Pinisetty and Rajkumar respectively. As a director Raviraja Pinisetty wasn’t up to the mark in blending the family drama which looks dragging many times".[14]
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Interview with Muthyala Subbiah". Screen. 23 February 2001. Archived from the original on 26 June 2001. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ↑ "It's 'Maa Annayya' for Raja Sekhar". idlebrain.com. 27 October 2000. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ↑ "Maa Annaiah". Telugu Cinema. Archived from the original on 7 December 2000. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ↑ "Shooting for Dr. Rajsekar's film in progress". Screen. 21 July 2000. Archived from the original on 19 November 2000. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ↑ "When Ravi Jadeja Played "Engal Veetil" From "Vanathai Pola" Song While Working Out At Gym !!". Chennai Memes. 5 June 2021.
- ↑ Patrick, Sylvian [@Sylvianism] (15 October 2023). "Engal Veetil (2000) is a photocopy of Dil Deewana (Daag, 1999). But Dil Deewana shares the charanam with Pehli Pehli (Siri Tum, 1999)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "MAA ANNAYYA". Andhra Today. Archived from the original on 8 December 2002. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- ↑ "Maa Annaiah". Telugu Cinema. Archived from the original on 26 January 2001. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
External links
- Maa Annayya at IMDb