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| cinematography = M. Mohanchand
| cinematography = M. Mohanchand
| editing        = Nandamuri Hari
| editing        = Nandamuri Hari
| studio        = Amma Art Creations<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTa8jLQJt94 |title=Maa Aavida Collector (Overview) |work=youtube}}</ref>
| studio        = Amma Art Creations
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|1996}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|1996|04|12}}
| runtime        = 143 minutes
| runtime        = 143 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Telugu
| language      = Telugu
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'''''Maa Aavida Collector''''' ({{translation|''My Wife Is A Collector''}}) is a 1996 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[drama (film and television)|drama film]], produced by Kolli Venkateswara Rao and S. Adi Reddy under the Amma Art Creations banner and directed by [[Kodi Ramakrishna]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmiclub.com/movie/maa-aavida-collector-1996-telugu-movie |title=Maa Aavida Collector (Direction) |work=Filmiclub}}</ref> It stars [[Jagapati Babu]], [[Prema (actress, born 1977)|Prema]]  and music composed by [[Vandemataram Srinivas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pluzcinema.com/movies/tollywood/20621/overview.htm |title=Maa Aavida Collector (Cast & Crew) |work=Pluz Cinema}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecinebay.com/movie/index/id/5331?ed=Tolly |title=Maa Aavida Collector (Review) |work=The Cine Bay}}</ref> The film is dubbed into [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''En Pondatti Collector''.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvtG4nVieMw</ref>
'''''Maa Aavida Collector''''' ({{translation|'My wife is a collector'}}) is a 1996 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by [[Kodi Ramakrishna]]. It stars [[Jagapati Babu]], [[Prema (actress, born 1977)|Prema]]  and music composed by [[Vandemataram Srinivas]]. The film was produced by Kolli Venkateswara Rao and S. Adi Reddy under the Amma Art Creations banner. The film is dubbed into [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''En Pondatti Collector''.<ref>{{cite AV media |url-status = live |archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/TvtG4nVieMw |archive-date = 2021-12-11| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvtG4nVieMw |title = En Pondatti Collector {{!}} Tamil Full Action family Movie {{!}} Jagapathi Babu, Prema {{!}} Kodi Ramakrishna |website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
 
==Plot==
The film follows Raju, a respected and courageous young man admired by his community, and his conflict with the wealthy and arrogant Parvati Pandit, who, along with her brother Thammugi, exploits the poor. Parvati Pandit’s daughter, Indira, is a kind-hearted and virtuous woman aspiring to become an [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]] officer. When Parvati Pandit attempts to seize Raju's colony, he resists her, leading to a confrontation. Meanwhile, Indira becomes enamoured with Raju’s ideals, and he reciprocates her feelings without knowing her true identity. Upon learning her background, Raju distances himself, and Parvati Pandit disowns her daughter. However, Raju steps in, marries Indira, and vows to help her achieve her goal of becoming a Collector.
 
With Raju’s support and determination, Indira attains her dream, and the couple begins a happy life together, with Indira soon expecting a child. However, Parvati Pandit, unable to accept their happiness, devises schemes to drive a wedge between them. She manipulates Indira’s emotions, falsely implicates the colony residents, and orchestrates the termination of Indira's pregnancy under the pretext of protecting her. She further escalates the conflict by luring Indira and Raju to her mansion and fabricating scenarios to widen the rift. Parvati Pandit finally accuses Raju of infidelity by introducing Vani, a woman who claims to have an illicit relationship with him, leading to Indira divorcing him.
 
Raju silently endures Vani’s mistreatment until it is revealed that she is the fiancée of his friend Prakash, a man Raju had previously punished to save him from a destructive path. Meanwhile, Thammugi betrays Parvati Pandit and attempts to force Indira into marrying his son, Bujji. During these events, Raju is critically injured by Prakash, who misunderstands his intentions. While Raju fights for his life in the hospital, Indira uncovers her mother’s schemes and confronts her. Overwhelmed with guilt, Parvati Pandit reforms after witnessing Indira’s despair.
 
In the end, Raju recovers, reconciles with Indira, and defeats the antagonists. The film concludes with the couple reuniting and finding happiness together.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
<small>Source:</small><ref name="Z">{{Cite web|url=http://zaminryot.com/pdf/1995/Dec/15-dec-1995.pdf|title=సినిమా|trans-title=The movie|work=[[Zamin Ryot]]|date=15 December 1995|access-date=6 June 2024|page=11}}</ref>
{{colbegin}}
{{colbegin}}
* [[Jagapati Babu]] as Raju
* [[Jagapati Babu]] as Raju
* [[Prema (actress, born 1977)|Prema]] as Meena
* [[Prema (actress, born 1977)|Prema]] as Indira
* [[Subhashri]]
* [[Subhashri]] as Vani
* [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] as Sir Parvati Pandit
* [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] as Parvati Pandit
* Costumes Krishna
* Costumes Krishna as Thammugi
* [[Sudhakar (actor)|Sudhakar]] as Bujji
* [[Sudhakar (actor)|Sudhakar]] as Bujji
* [[Ananth Babu]]
* [[Ananth Babu]]
* Garimallla Visweswara Rao
* [[Visweswara Rao]]
* Mukku Narasimha Rao
* Mukku Narasimha Rao
* Poosala Narasimha Rao
* Poosala Narasimha Rao
* Adabala
* [[Silk Smitha]] as [[item number]]
* Vivek
* [[Silk Smitha]]
* [[Y. Vijaya]]
* [[Y. Vijaya]]
{{colend}}
{{colend}}
== Production ==
The song "Janda Uncha Rahe Hamaara" ("Swathanthram Raledhani") was shot in Chennai with hundreds of junior artists and featured the Indian flag.<ref name="Z"/>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
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| all_music =
| all_music =
| title1  = Swatantram Raaledani
| title1  = Swatantram Raaledani
| lyrics1 = Gudavarapu Subbaraiyudu
| lyrics1 = Gundavarapu Subbarao
| extra1  = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| extra1  = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| length1 = 5:15
| length1 = 5:15
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| extra4  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra
| extra4  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra
| length4 = 4:51
| length4 = 4:51
| title5  = Vammo Emi Pilladi
| title5  = Vammo Emi Pillade
| lyrics5 = Siva Ganesh
| lyrics5 = Siva Ganesh
| extra5  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra
| extra5  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra
| length5 = 4:28
| length5 = 4:28
| title6  = Jillele Jillele
| title6  = Jillayile Jillayile
| lyrics6 = Siva Ganesh
| lyrics6 = Siva Ganesh
| extra6  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra
| extra6  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0358914}}
* {{IMDb title}}


{{Kodi Ramakrishna}}
{{Kodi Ramakrishna}}


[[Category:1995 films]]
[[Category:1995 films]]
[[Category:1990s Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1995 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Kodi Ramakrishna]]
[[Category:Films directed by Kodi Ramakrishna]]
 
[[Category:Films scored by Vandemataram Srinivas]]
 
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Maa Aavida Collector
File:Maa Aavida Collector.jpg
Title card
Directed byKodi Ramakrishna
Produced byKolli Venkateswara Rao
S. Adi Reddy
Costumes Krishna (Presents)
Written byPusala (dialogues)
Screenplay byKodi Ramakrishna
Story byAmma Art Unit
StarringJagapati Babu
Prema
Music byVandemataram Srinivas
CinematographyM. Mohanchand
Edited byNandamuri Hari
Production
company
Amma Art Creations
Release date
  • 12 April 1996 (1996-04-12)
Running time
143 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Maa Aavida Collector (transl. 'My wife is a collector') is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Jagapati Babu, Prema and music composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. The film was produced by Kolli Venkateswara Rao and S. Adi Reddy under the Amma Art Creations banner. The film is dubbed into Tamil as En Pondatti Collector.[1]

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film follows Raju, a respected and courageous young man admired by his community, and his conflict with the wealthy and arrogant Parvati Pandit, who, along with her brother Thammugi, exploits the poor. Parvati Pandit’s daughter, Indira, is a kind-hearted and virtuous woman aspiring to become an IAS officer. When Parvati Pandit attempts to seize Raju's colony, he resists her, leading to a confrontation. Meanwhile, Indira becomes enamoured with Raju’s ideals, and he reciprocates her feelings without knowing her true identity. Upon learning her background, Raju distances himself, and Parvati Pandit disowns her daughter. However, Raju steps in, marries Indira, and vows to help her achieve her goal of becoming a Collector.

With Raju’s support and determination, Indira attains her dream, and the couple begins a happy life together, with Indira soon expecting a child. However, Parvati Pandit, unable to accept their happiness, devises schemes to drive a wedge between them. She manipulates Indira’s emotions, falsely implicates the colony residents, and orchestrates the termination of Indira's pregnancy under the pretext of protecting her. She further escalates the conflict by luring Indira and Raju to her mansion and fabricating scenarios to widen the rift. Parvati Pandit finally accuses Raju of infidelity by introducing Vani, a woman who claims to have an illicit relationship with him, leading to Indira divorcing him.

Raju silently endures Vani’s mistreatment until it is revealed that she is the fiancée of his friend Prakash, a man Raju had previously punished to save him from a destructive path. Meanwhile, Thammugi betrays Parvati Pandit and attempts to force Indira into marrying his son, Bujji. During these events, Raju is critically injured by Prakash, who misunderstands his intentions. While Raju fights for his life in the hospital, Indira uncovers her mother’s schemes and confronts her. Overwhelmed with guilt, Parvati Pandit reforms after witnessing Indira’s despair.

In the end, Raju recovers, reconciles with Indira, and defeats the antagonists. The film concludes with the couple reuniting and finding happiness together.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Source:[2]

Production[edit | edit source]

The song "Janda Uncha Rahe Hamaara" ("Swathanthram Raledhani") was shot in Chennai with hundreds of junior artists and featured the Indian flag.[2]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Maa Aavida Collector
Film score by
Released1996
GenreSoundtrack
Length28:47
LabelShiva Musicals
ProducerVandemataram Srinivas
Vandemataram Srinivas chronology
Orey Rickshaw
(1995)
Maa Aavida Collector
(1996)
Osey Ramulamma
(1996)

The music for the film was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas and released by Shiva Musicals Audio Company.

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Swatantram Raaledani"Gundavarapu SubbaraoS. P. Balasubrahmanyam5:15
2."Ramanamamento"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra4:58
3."Naa Kodi Kootakochchindi"BhuvanachandraS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha4:26
4."Tappukondi Babulu"VennelakantiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra4:51
5."Vammo Emi Pillade"Siva GaneshS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra4:28
6."Jillayile Jillayile"Siva GaneshS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra4:49
Total length:28:47

References[edit | edit source]

  1. En Pondatti Collector | Tamil Full Action family Movie | Jagapathi Babu, Prema | Kodi Ramakrishna. YouTube. Archived from the original on 11 December 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "సినిమా" [The movie] (PDF). Zamin Ryot. 15 December 1995. p. 11. Retrieved 6 June 2024.

External links[edit | edit source]