Maa Annayya (transl. Our Elder Brother) is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty.[1] The film stars Dr. Rajasekhar and Meena with Brahmaji, Vineeth, Deepti Bhatnagar and Naasar 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 Vaanathaipola (2000).[2] The film was declared a super hit at the box office.[3]
Maa Annayya | |
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Directed by | Ravi Raja Pinisetty |
Story by | Vikraman |
Based on | Vaanathaippola (Tamil) |
Produced by | Bellamkonda Suresh Singanamala Ramesh |
Starring | Dr. Rajasekhar Deepti Bhatnagar Brahmaji Vineeth |
Music by | S. A. Rajkumar |
Production company | SRS & Sri Ganesh Productions |
Release date | 1 December 2000 |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Rajasekhar initially wanted Muthyala Subbaiah to direct the film.[4] The film began production under the name Maa Manchi Annayya before the name was shortened to Maa Annayya.[5]
Soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar who composed the original Tamil film. The song "Maa Logililo Pandedantha" is based on "Dil Deewana" from the Hindi film Daag (1999).
No. | Song | Singer |
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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 |
A critic from Full Hyderabad opined that "The film is good to watch with all the fun and laughter".[6][7]
Filmography of Ravi Raja Pinisetty | |
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