America_Ammayi_(film)

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America Ammayi (film)

1976 Indian film

America Ammayi (transl. American Girl) is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The cross over film was based on the story of Telugu cultural importance in comparison to the western culture. French dancer Annick Chaymotty, known under her stage name Devayani, acted in the main role.[1] She was learning Kuchipudi dance from Vempati Chinna Satyam. The film was a remake of the 1975 Tamil film Melnaattu Marumagal.[2]

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Plot

Sridhar is an Indian youth staying in the United States. He marries an American woman Neena and brings her to India. His parents refuse to accept her into their house. Neena learns the Indian culture including language, dance and singing and impresses them. They finally accept her as their daughter-in-law.

Cast

Production

America Ammayi was directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by N Krishnam Raju of Navata Arts. Cinematography is by Balu Mahendra. In the title card, the lead actress Annick Chaymotty alias Devayani is erroneously credited as Anna Koria/Devayani.[3]

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by G. K. Venkatesh.[4][5] The song "Oka Venuvu Vinipinchenu" marks the playback singing debut of G. Anand.[6]

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References

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    Khan, Mateen (14 April 2004). "Interview – Devayani : India's French Cultural Ambassador by Mateen Khan". Narthaki.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2007. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
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    Sri (13 May 2010). "Retro: America Ammaayi (1976)". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 31 December 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
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    Narasimham, M L (12 November 2018). "Transcending borders". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
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    "Master of the Arts II – Singeetham's Films – An Analysis". Passion for Cinema. 17 October 2006. Archived from the original on 2 February 2010. Retrieved 26 March 2010.
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    "America Ammayi (1976)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
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    Narasimham, M L (16 October 2017). "The rise of G Anand". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
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