| Amrutham | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Gangaraju Gunnam |
| Written by | Gangaraju Gunnam Vasu Inturi |
| Starring |
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| Theme music composer | Kalyani Malik |
| Opening theme | Orey Anjaneylu |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Telugu |
| No. of episodes | 313 |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 21-26 minutes |
| Production company | Just Yellow Media |
| Release | |
| Original network | Gemini TV |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Audio format | Stereophonic |
| Original release | November 18, 2001 – November 18, 2007 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | Amrutham Dhvitheeyam |
| Related shows | Amrutham Chandamamalo |
Amrutham (lit. 'Elixir') was an Indian Telugu-language sitcom television series created by Gangaraju Gunnam.[1] The story revolved around a fictional restaurant in Hyderabad named Amrutha Vilas and its owners who find themselves in hilarious situations with their money making schemes. The show originally aired on Gemini TV from 2001 to 2007 with 313 episodes.[2][3]
A spin-off film titled Amrutham Chandamamalo was released in 2014.[4] Its sequel, Amrutham Dhvitheeyam began streaming on ZEE5 after 13 years from March 2020.[5]
Cast and characters[edit | edit source]
- Amrutha Rao played by Sivaji Raja, Naresh and Harsha Vardhan
- Proprietor of "Amrutha Vilas," which he started with his childhood friend Anjaneyulu. His full name is Icchapurapu Ksheera Sagara Panchamrutha Rao. He is skeptical, inquisitive and an atheist. He used to work in Bow-Bow Biscuits. [6]
- Amudala "Anji" Anjaneyulu played by Gundu Hanumantha Rao
- An expert chef, Amrutham's best friend and a man full of ideas. Often comes up with quirky plans to boost their business which often end up failing.[6]
- Sarveswaran "Sarvam" played by Vasu Inturi
- Servant of Amrutha Vilas who is a migrant from Tamil Nadu.[6]
- Gongali Appaji played by Sivannarayana Naripeddi
- Exploitative landlord who subjects his tenants to unreasonable penalties. He wears colourful shirts and an ancestral gold belt from where he derives all his miser.[6]
- Sanjeevani "Sanju" played by Jhansi, Anita Chowdary, Uma and Supraja
- Amrutham's wife. Gulliable-yet-ambitious women.[6]
- Amudala Shanta played by Ragini
- Anji's wife and working women, who help's husbands business occasionally.[6]
- Ambhujanam played by S. S. Kanchi
- Amrutha Rao's boss. He used to scold Amrutham for any reason. The manager of Bow-Bow Biscuits in earlier episodes.
Production[edit | edit source]
As many as eleven debutant directors worked for series, most notable being Chandra Sekhar Yeleti. Most of the episodes were written by Gangaraju Gunnam along with Vasu Inturi.[7]
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
Nandi TV Awards[edit | edit source]
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Best Comedian | Gundu Hanumantha Rao | Won | [8] |
| 2006 | Best Comedian | Inturi Srinivasa Rao | Won | [9] |
| 2007 | Second Best Mega Serial | Gangaraju Gunnam
Sandeep Gunnam |
Won | [10] |
| Best Comedian Actress | Ragini | Won | [10] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Pecheti, AuthorPrakash. "Amrutham back to tickle your bones". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
- ↑ "Popular Telugu sitcom 'Amrutham' gears up for a rerun - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
- ↑ "A trip down memory lane on the anniversary of the hit TV series 'Amrutham' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
- ↑ "Movie review 'Amrutham - Chandamama Lo': Is a good laughing piece". Deccan Chronicle. 2014-05-18. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
- ↑ "Lockdown special episodes of 'Amrutham Dhvitheeyam'". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 2020-05-25. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Varma, Sankeerthana (13 July 2019). "Remembering The Delightful 'Amrutham', The Telugu Comedy Show That Feels Like Home". Film Companion. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ↑ "Interview with Gangaraju Gunnam about Amrutham Chandamamalo - Telugu cinema actor". www.idlebrain.com. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
- ↑ "Nandi TV Awards G.O and Results 2005". APSFTVTDC. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
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