Pottu Amman (film)
Pottu Amman is a 2000 Indian Tamil-Telugu bilingual devotional drama film. The Tamil version was handled by K. Rajarathinam and produced by Mangala Productions, while the Telugu version, Durga was directed by R. K. Selvamani and produced by Ramprasad Reddy. The film featured Venu and Roja in the lead roles alongside Suvaluxmi and Suresh Bala, while K. R. Vijaya plays a supporting role. The film, which was publicised as actress Roja's 100th film, was released during December 2000.[1][2]
| Pottu Amman (Tamil) Durga (Telugu) | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | K. Rajarathnam R. K. Selvamani |
| Produced by | S. Mathi Ramprasad Reddy |
| Written by | R. B. Rathan R. Selvaraj |
| Starring | Venu Roja Suvaluxmi |
| Music by | S. D. Shanthakumar |
| Cinematography | K. Rajarathnam |
| Edited by | Anil Malnad |
Production company | Mangala Productions Super Hit Films |
Release date | 8 December 2000 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil Telugu |
CastEdit
- Venu as Pratap
- Roja as Durga and Pottu Amman
- Suvaluxmi as Ganga
- K. R. Vijaya as Navaneetham
- Manivannan
- Suresh Krishna /Suresh Bala as Prathmipadhi
- Raviraj
- Kadavul Kannan
- Thyagu
- Baby Sneha
- Kullamani
- Bayilvan Ranganathan
- Dubbing Janaki
- Ramyasri
- Raviraj
- Ramya Krishnan as Amman
ProductionEdit
The film was ghost directed by R. K. Selvamani, who opted to give his brother the directorial credits for the Tamil version, while he took credit for the Telugu version, Durga.[3][4]
The film's release in Tamil was held up by financier Mukanchand Bothra, who filed a suit against Roja and her brother Kumarasamy Reddy for failing to repay a loan. Film director R. K. Selvamani intervened and agreed to settle the dues.[5]
SoundtrackEdit
Music by S. D. Shanthakumar
| Song title | Singers |
|---|---|
| "TherkuPattam" | Krishnaraj, Devi, Krithika |
| "Kolusu mani" | Swarnalatha, Unnikrishnan |
| "Oyyara mayil" | Swarnalatha, K. S. Chithra, BombayJayashri |
| "Maalini Soolini" | Swarnalatha, Narayanan |
| "Eecha maram" | K. S. Chithra |
| "Kannadichu Kannadichu" | Krishnaraj, Theni Kunjarammal |
| "Kannadichu Kannadichu" | SPB.Charan, Swarnalatha, Harini, Kalpana Raghavendar, Theni Kunjarammal |
| "VeeramaniEngae" | Swarnalatha |
ReleaseEdit
A critic noted "This film has a decent script but again modern treatment somehow doesn't work too well with superstitions. Director Rajarathnam has definitely been inspired by Hollywood's The Mummy in some parts."[6]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry". Rediff.com. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ↑ "Roja Makes A Century". Cinematoday2.itgo.com. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ↑ "Masala (Hot News from Tamil Film Industry)". 15 May 2001. Archived from the original on 15 May 2001. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ↑ "Hot News Just for U". 15 May 2001. Archived from the original on 15 May 2001. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ↑ "Tamil Movies Online News". 25 January 2001. Archived from the original on 25 January 2001. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ↑ "Reviews South". 10 August 2001. Archived from the original on 10 August 2001. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
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