Mamagaru


Mamagaru is a 1991 Telugu-language drama film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah. It stars Dasari Narayana Rao, Vinod Kumar Alva, Aishwarya and Yamuna in the main roles. The film is a remake of the Tamil film Naan Pudicha Mappillai.

Plot

Vijay is the president of a village. He rescues the simple Satheyya from an attack by thieves. Vijay later marries Satheyya's daughter Lakshmi against the parental wishes of Kanthamma, who wants him to marry his niece Rani. Vijay also brings his father-in-law to live with him. These decisions anger his brother-in-law Pothuraju, who plots to discredit Vijay's family. Lakshmi accidentally dies in a bomb explosion which was planted to make a ditch. Satheyya feels sad that his son-in-law could not forget his daughter. He persuades him to marry Rani. Rani also admires him because of his simplicity and love. But Puthuraju is not happy about all the attention he gets. Satheyya is driven out of Vijay's house after Pothuraju accuses the old man of being a womaniser. Vijay finally sees through Pothuraju's evil designs, but not before Satheyya commits suicide.

Cast

Mohan who saw Tamil film Naan Pudicha Mappillai decided to remake it in Telugu as he was impressed with the character of father-in-law. He zeroed in Dasari Narayana Rao for this role "rather than going for known faces".

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Raj–Koti.

Awards

;Nandi Awards -1991
The beggar character played by Babu Mohan gained a lot of popularity for him. He had to resign to his government job and turn into a full-time actor.