Amma Kanakku

[MysteRy]

Amma Kanakku Review

Director: Ashwini Iyer Tiwari
Cast: Amala Paul, Yuvasri, Revathi, Samuthirakan

Wunderbar Films is back with yet another meaningful cinema and this time it is  a faithful remake of the Hindi film Nil Battey Sannata. Ashwini Iyer Tiwari, who did the original version has helmed the remake and she has successfully conveyed the intended message convincingly.

There is positivity around the film which has a strong message on how to dream big and the importance of education which can change your life. Ashwini has transformed the Agra milieu where the story was set to Chennai, which has led to lack of Tamil nativity in the presentation. 

The film mines the life of Shanthi (Amala Paul), a single mother who is a maid at a doctor’s (Revathy) house. She does other menial jobs to educate her fifteen year old daughter Abhi (Yuvasri) who is in the 10th class. The mother-daughter relationship is portrayed in a very disarmingly simple and heart-warming manner that you start rooting for them to succeed.

Performances are so life-like from lead cast especially the kids at school. Amala Paul Vijay delivers an effortlessly effective performance. Revathy is fabulous in her small yet effective role. Samuthirakani as the school principal is a bit weird and looks uncomfortable as he seems to have just imitated what Pankaj Tripathi did  in the original.

Gavemic U Ary’s cinematography has captured the moods of all the characters with apt lighting and the production design by RK Vijay Murugan deserves applause. Though Maestro Ilaiyaraaja disappoints us with his songs, he has compensated with the soothing background score. On the downside few scenes are contrived and the dialogues sound like mere translation from the original, which Subramaniam Siva (Thiruda Thirudi) should have taken care about. 

On the  whole,  Amma Kanakku is easy to recommend, a light-hearted film that is refreshingly fresh. Go for it!

[MysteRy]

Amala Paul's gratitude note

Amala Paul has been showered with positive accolades for her brilliant performance in Amma Kanakku, where she played the role of a caring mother to a tenth standard kid. The actress has now posted a long message thanking the entire Amma Kanakku crew, fans and media for their support. ‪

”Amma Kanakku is receiving huge positive reviews from all sides. Here is a little gratitude note. Starting with ‪Wunderbar films Dhanush for cherry-picking this marvelous creation. Director ‪Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari made me to act as a glorious icon of ‪womanhood, ‪Maestro ilayaraja sir, ‪Revathi mam, ‪Samuthrakani sir, Vinod @riazkahmed, Yuvasri all the other actors and technicians.

 "Amma Kanakku has given a watershed moment in my Life! It wasn't an easy role but the wonderful feedbacks I got for my performance as Shaanthi inspired me and has carved me to do more powerful characters which will carry the hearts of audience. Let’s bring more such good content and greater women oriented films.

"My heartfelt thanks to my beloved fans and media persons for acting as the backbone of our success. I hope you sustain this same succor and supportive enthusiasm in coming days. Love u all “, wrote the Mynaa actress on her official Facebook page.