Annai Oru Aalayam (transl. Mother is a Temple) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language adventure film directed by R. Thyagarajan. It was simultaneously shot in Telugu with the title Amma Evarikaina Amma (transl. Mother is mother for all).[1] The film stars Rajinikanth as an animal hunter who helps a baby elephant to reach its mother. It was a commercial success and included music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[2] The film was a remake of the Hindi film Maa (1976).[1]
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Directed by | R. Thyagarajan |
Written by | Thooyavan (dialogues) |
Story by | Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Devar |
Produced by | C. Dhandayudhapani |
Starring | Rajinikanth Sripriya |
Cinematography | P. N. Sundaram |
Edited by | M. G. Balurao P. Nandakumar Reddy |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Devar Films |
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Country | India |
Languages | Tamil Telugu |
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An animal hunter seeks to help a baby elephant reach its mother.
The elephant calf was played by Ganesh.[3]
The soundtrack consists of six songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali.[4] The song "Amma Nee Sumandha" is set in Charukesi raga.[5]
Song | Singers | Length |
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Amma Nee Summandha Pillai | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:04 |
Appane Appane | S.P.Balasubramanium and P.Susheela | 04:32 |
Nadhiyoram | S.P.Balasubramanium and P.Susheela | 04.14 |
Malai Aruvi (Malayoram) | S.P.Sailaja | 03:48 |
Nilavu Neram | P.Susheela | 03:59 |
Nandhavanathil | S.P.Balasubramanium | 04:10 |