Ammu

2022 - 10 - 19

Post cover
Image courtesy of "OTTplay"

Ammu review: A chilling account of a woman standing up to ... (OTTplay)

The gripping thriller is a clarion call for women to end the vicious cycle of abuse in toxic marriages.

The filmmaker Charukesh Sekar smartly packages the film in the garb of a thriller and still offers impactful insights. A personal favourite in the film is the equation that Ammu and a beggar share at a railway station. Ammu is an important and equally engaging story of a woman refusing to be a mute victim in a toxic marriage, taking the viewers through several stages of her mental trauma. This is a commendable debut for Charukesh Sekar, he’s largely in control of the proceedings and drives his message across without pushing it down your throat. Of course, Aishwarya’s performance is enhanced because of Naveen Chandra’s brilliance in the shoes of a toxic, mean husband. However, it’s with the dull, convenient characterisation of Prabhu, the criminal that the film is found to be wanting. The film throws light on the various phases that a woman goes through in an abusive marriage and refuses to be simplistic. The absence of a strong regional flavour affects the film considerably too. Ammu is a story of a woman coming to terms with herself, prioritising her safety first. Director Charukesh Sekar tells his story skillfully, keeps his world compact and succeeds in transitioning from a drama to a thriller in the second hour (there are a few jerks, of course). The conflict is intriguing here as the man in her life is a cop, expected to safeguard the public but can’t even treat her wife as a human. When Ammu, in a temple, confesses that Ravi had slapped her once, the mother asks, ‘Did you do anything wrong?’ and the daughter responds, ‘Does that really matter?

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Cinema Express"

Ammu Movie Review: An effectual portrayal about the fight for ... (Cinema Express)

Not long before did we see Darlings that took dark humour to tackle domestic violence, and with Ammu, one gets to see the internalised trauma of a survivor ...

A little more exploration into the mind of Ammu would have strengthened this film and made it an even more compelling narrative about women's empowerment. While the plot featuring Bobby Simha's Prabhu tries to sit well with the story, it also results in a lull in the screenplay. Another idea that is effectively communicated in Ammu is the woman's right over her body and reproductive nature. There is also a beautiful conversation between Ammu and her mother (Maala Parvathi) about the generational passing down of abuse. The film also deviates from the lazy route of making her turn a phoenix from the ashes overnight. There is one instance of Ammu relapsing to the pain of her loneliness.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ఏపిహెరాల్ద్.కామ్ - unit of India Herald Group Publishers [P] LIMITED"

Ammu Movie Review: Aishwarya Lekshmi shines (ఏపిహెరాల్ద్.కామ్ - unit of India Herald Group Publishers [P] LIMITED)

breaking : Ammu, a straightforward young woman who hopes to have a joyful marriage, is the focus of the movie. She marries Ravi (Naveen Chandra), ...

Dream of empowering over 1300 million Indians across the world to stay connected with their mother land [from Web, Phone, Tablet and other Smart devices] multiplies India Herald Group of Publishers Private LIMITED team energy to bring the best into all our media initiatives such as https://www.indiaherald.com Some of the sequences are not for the faint of heart because of the subject. The author "tells" us a lot about his past, but he doesn't actually "show" us anything about it. Ammu, a straightforward young woman who hopes to have a joyful marriage, is the focus of the movie. No attempt is made to sensationalise the situation. The subject quickly turns to her marriage.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Scroll.in"

'Ammu' review: A gripping tale of a domestic abuse victim's journey ... (Scroll.in)

Charukesh Sekar's Telugu-language film, starring Aishwarya Lekshmi, Naveen Chandra and Bobby Simha, is out on Amazon Prime Video.

Ammu is hardly the first woman to have confused toxic power for “love”. In another scene, Lekshmi’s face fills the screen as Ammu provides a justification for which she should leave Ravi as well as stay with him. If there is a sign for Ammu that the police inspector she is going to marry is a shady sort, this is it. The inimitable Bobby Simha is an excellent choice as the devil-may-care Prabhu, who gives Ammu the strength she needs to face her demons. Aishwarya Lekshmi’s consistently impressive performance is especially powerful in the moments when she depicts the dual states of self-awareness and self-loathing that mark her character. The Telugu-language Ammu, which has been premiered on Amazon Prime Video, eventually finds a solution for Ammu’s plight in the form of Prabhu (Bobby Simha), a paroled convict.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Outlook India"

'Very Relatable', Says Aishwarya Lekshmi About Her Character In ... (Outlook India)

All excited about her lead role as a victim of domestic violence who hits back, actor Aishwarya Lekshmi feels that her character 'Ammu' in Prime Video's ...

I think it's a very very important story to tell in this time as well. "I am feeling proud, that all of us made content like 'Ammu' together, It's a story that is very much relevant to our current times as well. "I think Ammu, starting with the name is a woman that we know.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Eenadu"

Ammu: 'అమ్ము' చేసినందుకు చాలా గర్వంగా ఉంది: ఐశ్వర్య లక్ష్మి (Eenadu)

ఈమె ప్రధాన పాత్రలో రానున్న సినిమా 'అమ్ము'. ఈ చిత్రం నేటి నుంచి (october19) అమెజాన్‌ ప్రైమ్‌ ...

(19-10-2022)](https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/general/daily-horoscope-for-19-10-2022/0600/122198140) [Swathimuthyam: ఆ ఓటీటీలోకి ‘స్వాతిముత్యం’.. హంతకుణ్ని చేసింది](https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/crime/general/0302/122198407) [Andhra News: కేరళలో తీగ లాగితే.. - General News [మరిన్ని](https://www.eenadu.net/latest-news) [ఎక్కువ మంది చదివినవి (Most Read)](https://www.eenadu.net/trending-news) [Uppal: పున్నమి భయం.. ఆయా ఉత్పత్తులు / సేవల నాణ్యత లేదా లోపాలకు ఈనాడు యాజమాన్యం బాధ్యత వహించదు. - Crime News పాఠకులు తగిన జాగ్రత్త వహించి, ఉత్పత్తులు లేదా సేవల గురించి సముచిత విచారణ చేసి కొనుగోలు చేయాలి. - Sports News - Movies News ఐశ్వర్య లక్ష్మి, నవీన్ చంద్ర, సింహా ముఖ్య పాత్రల్లో నటిస్తున్న ఈ సినిమాకు చారుకేశ్ శేఖర్ రచన, దర్శకత్వం వహిస్తున్నారు. ‘‘అమ్ము’ సినిమా చేసినందుకు గర్వపడుతున్నా. ఈమె ప్రధాన పాత్రలో రానున్న సినిమా ‘అమ్ము’.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "FilmiBeat Telugu"

Ammu Movie Review: చిత్రహింసలు పెట్టే భర్తను భార్య భరించాలా ... (FilmiBeat Telugu)

రేటింగ్: 2.75/5. టైటిల్: అమ్ము నటీనటులు: ఐశ్వర్య లక్ష్మీ, నవీన్ చంద్ర, బాబీ సింహా, రఘుబాబు ...

స్పెసిఫికేషన్లు](https://telugu.gizbot.com/gadgets/gizmore-launches-glow-luxe-smart-watches-in-india-priced-at-rs-3-499-full-specifications-here-029788.html) [Travel](https://telugu.nativeplanet.com) [కల్కా టూ సిమ్లాకు టాయ్ ట్రైన్ ప్రయాణపు అనుభవాలు](https://telugu.nativeplanet.com/travel-guide/experiences-of-toy-train-travel-from-kalka-to-shimla-004060.html) మ్యాచ్ ఆలస్యమవుతుందా..](https://telugu.mykhel.com/cricket/india-new-zealand-warm-up-match-likely-to-start-late-due-to-rain-at-gabba-044423.html) [Automobiles](https://telugu.drivespark.com) [కార్తీక్ ఆర్యన్ లగ్జరీ కారుపై పెంపుడు కుక్క.. టెక్కీలు బీ అలర్ట్..](https://telugu.goodreturns.in/news/55-of-bosses-wanted-their-employees-productivity-be-monitored-and-tracked-022028.html) [Technology](https://telugu.gizbot.com) [ధర రూ.3,499 కే అద్భుతమైన ఫీచర్లతో కొత్త స్మార్ట్ వాచ్! వెరీ క్యూట్ కదా [వీడియో]](https://telugu.drivespark.com/off-beat/kartik-aaryan-pet-katori-on-his-new-mclaren-gt-super-car-details-021117.html) [News](https://telugu.oneindia.com) [కాంగ్రెస్ అధ్యక్ష ఎన్నికల్లో అక్రమాలు ? అయితే తెలుగులో మాత్రం ఈ మధ్య కాలంలో వచ్చింది మాత్రం అమ్ము చిత్రమే. ఇలాంటి అమ్ము పాత్రలు మనకు నిజ జీవితంలో చాలా సార్లు కనిపిస్తుంటాయి. ఇక భర్తగా, పోలీసుగా నవీన్ చంద్ర ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు. అమెజాన్ స్టూడియోస్ ప్రొడక్షన్ లో డొమెస్టిక్ వయోలెన్స్ (గృహ హింస) నేపథ్యంలో తెరకెక్కిన ఈ మూవీ నేరుగా ఓటీటీల అక్టోబర్ 19న ప్రముఖ ఓటీటీ అమెజాన్ ప్రైమ్ వీడియోలో విడుదలైంది. రవింద్రనాథ్ (నవీన్ చంద్ర) ఒక సీఐ. అముధను (ఐశ్వర్య లక్ష్మీ) వివాహం చేసుకుని వేరే కాపురం పెడతారు. కౌంటింగ్ వేళ శశిథరూర్ సంచలనం](https://telugu.oneindia.com/news/india/sashi-tharoor-alleges-irregularities-in-congress-presidential-election-while-counting-328798.html) [Lifestyle](https://telugu.boldsky.com) [శని-అంగారకుడు వల్ల ఏర్పడిన షాడష్టక యోగం: ఈ 5 రాశులకు అక్టోబర్ 16 నుండి సుభశూచకం](https://telugu.boldsky.com/insync/pulse/saturn-and-mars-from-shadashtak-yoga-these-zodiac-signs-will-get-good-results-030727.html) [Finance](https://telugu.goodreturns.in) [Work From Home: 55% బాస్ల మదిలో మాట అదే.. [Sports](https://telugu.mykhel.com) [T20 World Cup 2022: గబ్బాలో వర్షం..

Post cover
Image courtesy of "voiceofandhra.net"

Ammu Telugu Movie Review: అమ్ము తెలుగు మూవీ రివ్యూ ... (voiceofandhra.net)

Ammu Telugu Movie Review: ఐశ్వర్య లక్ష్మి, హీరోయిన్ గా మలయాళం మరియు తమిళ్ సినిమాలలో బాగానే పేరు ...

సినిమా కథాంశానికి కావాల్సిన నిర్మాణ విలువలు బాగున్నాయి. భరత్ శంకర్ అందించిన సంగీతం మరియు బ్యాక్ గ్రౌండ్ స్కోర్ సినిమా మూడ్ కి తగ్గట్టుగా ఉన్నాయి. మంచి సందేశంతో సినిమా ముగుస్తుంది. కొన్ని సన్నివేశాల్లో సినిమా కొంచెం లాగినట్లు అనిపించినా, మెచ్చుకోదగిన కొన్ని క్షణాలు ఇందులో ఉన్నాయి. గృహహింస అనేది భారతదేశంలోని చాలా కుటుంబాలలో కనిపించే విషయం, చాలా సినిమాలు సందేశంతో రెచ్చగొట్టే విధంగా ఈ పాయింట్ని స్థాపించడానికి ప్రయత్నించాయి, కానీ అమ్ము కథ ఆలా కాదు. అమ్ము సినిమాలో ఓ ఇంట్రెస్టింగ్ పాయింట్ని తెరపై చూపించాలి అనుకున్నారు.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Hindustan Times"

Ammu movie review: Chilling story of a woman's fight against ... (Hindustan Times)

Ammu movie review: Aishwarya Lekshmi shines as a domestic abuse survivor in this refreshing take on the poignant and relevant issue from debutant director ...

As the helpless wife trying to muster courage to find a way out of her abusive marriage, Aishwarya plays her part so well. It is equally gutsy of Naveen Chandra to take up this character and he plays the menacing husband so convincingly. The rest of the story is about how Ammu deals with domestic violence and whether she succeeds in teaching her husband a lesson. The film beautifully talks about how women are conditioned to domestic abuse across generations and most have even accepted it as a way of life. It is quite brave of Aishwarya to headline such a project at a time when she can easily get away by playing the quintessential heroine. Ammu says she thinks she knows him and goes on to ask the girl why she would ask such a question.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ThePrint"

Dark, disturbing, daring—Amazon Prime's 'Ammu' is not a preachy ... (ThePrint)

Amazon Prime Video's first Telugu original movie Ammu answers the questions most often thrown at domestic violence victims: “Why don't you leave your ...

This shows a welcome change and growth in the gaze deployed to look at domestic abuse. But the sting of the first slap is as horrifying a surprise to Ammu as it is for the audience. Earlier, Taapsee Pannu’s Thappad (2020) showed that one slap is enough to reflect on a marriage and maybe end it too. Ammu’s mother—who tells her that even one slap by a husband is good reason to leave—is done well in a brief role by Maala Parvathi. From lighting up the screen with her million-dollar smile—when she finds herself falling for her seemingly perfect husband—to being terrified of when and why he would strike next, she delivers a flawless performance. The rest of the cast has also managed to do justice to their roles.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "India Today"

Ammu Movie Review: Aishwarya Lekshmi shines as domestic abuse ... (India Today)

Ammu features a sincere performance by Aishwarya Lekshmi and deals with a sensitive issue of domestic abuse. The execution, however, is not up to the mark, ...

He, however, is not able to meet the standards set by other actors in the industry. Naveen Chandra is sincere in the role of a dominating and abusive husband. She tries to internalise her character's trauma and lets her silences do the talking in several biting scenes. The writer 'tells' us a lot about his past but fails to 'show' us the same. She ties the knot with Ravi ( Naveen Chandra) and begins a new chapter in life. The film revolves around Ammu, a simple young woman who aspires to have a happy married life.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Indian Express"

Ammu movie review: This movie on domestic abuse lacks maturity ... (The Indian Express)

Ammu begins innocently enough — our eponymous heroine Ammu (Aishwarya Lekshmi) get married to Ravi (Naveen Chandra). She has been brought up in a ...

Just when Ammu is settling into the marriage and presumes that she is well acquainted with her new husband, she is jolted by a shock. The tonal shift is jarring and even feels dishonest to the very disturbing subject that it’s dealing with. Men are like that only.” To her credit, Kalpana advises Ammu to do what she thinks is the best. While domestic abuse is very much a reality and faced by millions of women across the world, it’s not always possible for a victim to come up with a clever ploy like Ammu’s to get even with her abuser. His reality, however, is revealed eventually and we find out that the persona of a perfect gentleman and a caring husband is an alter-ego that he has created to hide his sociopathic tendencies within the four walls of his house. She has been brought up in a conservative family and it is as good as it gets for a woman in her milieu — Ravi is a police circle inspector and a good match, as per her parents.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Hindu"

'Ammu' movie review: Aishwarya Lekshmi shines in poignant, yet ... (The Hindu)

Aishwarya Lekshmi and Naveen Chandra deliver fantastic performances, but director Charukesh Sekar's film still leaves you wanting more closure.

Despite its poor third act, the writing of the first two is such that you might still find yourself searching for answers and closure. We know little about Prabhu other than the fact that he killed two people, that he is on parole to attend her sister's wedding, and that he regrets the crimes he committed. Similarly, Naveen delivers quite an effective performance as Ravi; for instance, the scene where he pulls off a tremble on his cheeks when Ammu asks him a yes or no question. It works because this is how rapidly the world seems to have changed for Ammu as well, and this is a film that is meant to make one look from the eyes of the victim and not the perpetrator. the film gives us plenty to ponder about. We see the hands of a woman light up candles one by one; the light eventually reveals her to be Ammu (Aishwarya Lekshmi), a 25-year-old getting ready to meet her groom, Ravindranath.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "HerZindagi"

Ammu: Twitteratis Praise Aishwarya Lekshmi For Her Strong ... (HerZindagi)

Ammu released on Amazon Prime Videos on October 19, 2022 and people have flooded social media with their reactions.

Your skin and body like you are unique. She finally speaks up, strong, brave & fearless women she become. — kushimadmania (@Kushikiddyish)— kushimadmania (@Kushikiddyish) 'Ammu' a movie is concept on domestic violence and a good movie in these recent OTT release Movies. Netizens are showering the film with praise. The Telugu film stars Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead role.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "123Telugu.com"

Ammu Telugu Movie Review (123Telugu.com)

OTT Review : Ammu – Telugu movie on Amazon Prime Video ; Release Date : October 19, 2022 ; Starring: Aishwarya Lekshmi, Naveen Chandra, Bobby Simha, Raghu Babu, ...

On the whole, Ammu is a film that showcases the domestic violence against women in our society. Barring a few lags in the first half and a predictable storyline, the film is decent and can be streamed without any second thought. Bobby Simha’s role is brought in to help the heroine. The cinematography and music are fine, and the editing could have been crisp. Writing a few emotional scenes for Bobby Simha’s character could have made the film more engaging for the audience. The variations he showed in many scenes make the audience know what a capable actor he is. A proper reason should have been showcased for him to help the heroine. Aishwarya Lekshmi is the show stealer of Ammu. Some repeated scenes could have been trimmed to make the film a crisp one. Naveen Chandra delivers his finest performance as an egoistic and sadistic husband, who thinks it is his right to control his wife. The director Charukesh Sekar takes a good story that is relatable to the majority of people in our society. Amazon Prime Video’s first-ever Telugu original Ammu has created a good buzz with its teasers.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Indian Express"

Aishwarya Lekshmi: 'I wanted the audience to feel Ammu's pain' (The Indian Express)

Aishwarya Lekshmi's Ammu, which is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, marks her second film in Tollywood after Godse.

Like, I was crying in the scene and even after cut, I couldn’t stop. I was very happy that finally she is giving it back because I was holding so much of it inside. The drama of it was very exciting,” said Aishwarya. I didn’t want to make it look like acting or a performance because I wanted the audience to feel the pain she was going through. So, I wanted it to be as real as possible,” said the actor. I feel as comfortable as I feel when I am working in Malayalam. It was mentally very challenging especially when she actually breaks down for the first time. “It was very challenging, especially the domestic abuse scenes. “The words used in the script was painful enough for me to know what the woman was going through. I don’t feel out of place when I work in Prior to this, the actor was seen in Mani Ratnam’s Tamil magnum opus [Ponniyin Selvan 1](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/ponniyin-selvan-1-movie-review-mani-ratnams-aishwarya-rai-8182366/) as Poonguzhali. Ammu is her second Telugu film and she says that a good script, in any language, makes her feel greedy as an artiste.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Outlook India"

'Ammu' On Amazon Prime Video Movie Review: Naveen Chandra ... (Outlook India)

Amazon Prime Video's first Telugu original movie 'Ammu' has released. Is the film worth your time? Or can you simply skip it? Read the full movie review to ...

To add to that the brilliance with which the locales have been incorporated into the plot of the story makes you want to keep watching it. The brilliant acting by Aishwarya Lekshmi and Naveen Chandra is what makes you want to watch the story again and again. The performance of your actors in the scenes post that violent scene should be at a level where the audience gets to understand the depth of the crime. That sort of took a bit of the charm away from the plot. It’s a very woke topic that he has picked up, and he has given it a twist by making the protector of the law (the police inspector), the abuser in the marriage. In many scenes, she has managed to use long lensed shots taken with a bokeh effect in the front, and that’s come out brilliantly.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The New Indian Express"

Ammu movie review: An effectual portrayal of fight for resilience ... (The New Indian Express)

Ammu does not make the mistake of introducing us to the perils of chauvinism all at once. Instead, it talks about the unchecked passive aggression that goes ...

A little more exploration into the mind of Ammu would have strengthened this film and made it an even more compelling narrative about women’s empowerment. While the plot featuring Bobby Simha’s Prabhu tries to sit well with the story, it also results in a lull in the screenplay. The film also deviates from the lazy route of making her turn a phoenix from the ashes overnight. Another idea that is effectively communicated in Ammu is the woman’s right over her body and reproductive nature. Instead, it talks about the unchecked passive aggression that goes on to be something even viler. Director Charukesh Sekar builds up the narrative by setting up scenes that individually contribute to a wholesome drama.

Explore the last week