AnalysisMainstream cinema’s rising interest in telling stories of domestic violence, and the acclaim many of these films have enjoyed, show that the audience too has evolved over the years to embrace different kinds of narratives.Sowmya RajendranUntil a few years ago, films centred on women characters were described as 'women-centric' cinema. At the time, this often meant that the film was for a niche audience, dealing with issues that would only be of interest to women. But now, with the emergence of stars such as Vidya Balan, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Manju Warrier, Nayanthara, Anushka Shetty, Samantha, Trisha, and Taapsee among others — all actors who have single-handedly shouldered films across genres — the term 'women-centric' cinema is becoming obsolete. The mushrooming of digital streaming platforms, which have brought out several originals with women in the lead, has also been a considerable influence. A film told from a woman’s point...
- 11/17/2022
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
Ammu(Telugu, Amazon Prime)
Written and Directed by Charukesh Sekar
Debutant director Charukesh Sekar’s film is not to be taken lightly. It deep-dives into the disease of domestic violence, and comes up with disturbing images of a dark unspoken tragedy which is sadly the truth behind many seemingly peaceful marriages.
Ammu rips open the happy-home façade, to expose the ugly truth within. A reviewer writing on the film grumbles about the husband Ravi(brilliantly played by Naveen Chandra) taking too long to expose his true colours. Let us disabuse the misconceptions on abuse. Domestic violence emerges with time only. The film with cohesive acumen, lays bare Ravi’s fangs as Ammu settles into domesticity.
Without beating around the bush let’s say it here and now. Aishwarya Lekshmi is a coiled-up powerhouse in this hardhitting ,in more than one, film about abuse and its aftermath. Lekshmi wraps her persona around her character,...
Written and Directed by Charukesh Sekar
Debutant director Charukesh Sekar’s film is not to be taken lightly. It deep-dives into the disease of domestic violence, and comes up with disturbing images of a dark unspoken tragedy which is sadly the truth behind many seemingly peaceful marriages.
Ammu rips open the happy-home façade, to expose the ugly truth within. A reviewer writing on the film grumbles about the husband Ravi(brilliantly played by Naveen Chandra) taking too long to expose his true colours. Let us disabuse the misconceptions on abuse. Domestic violence emerges with time only. The film with cohesive acumen, lays bare Ravi’s fangs as Ammu settles into domesticity.
Without beating around the bush let’s say it here and now. Aishwarya Lekshmi is a coiled-up powerhouse in this hardhitting ,in more than one, film about abuse and its aftermath. Lekshmi wraps her persona around her character,...
- 10/20/2022
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
ReviewTrembling, vulnerable, and oscillating between standing up for herself and giving the marriage another chance, Aishwaya carries the film on her shoulders.Sowmya RajendranA hand lights candles slowly one by one, the flickering flame offering hope in the dark. At the end of it, we see Ammu’s glowing face. She’s the bride-to-be. Directed by Charukesh Sekar, Telugu film Ammu is a familiar story in society but not on screen. Aishwarya Lekshmi plays the titular character, a young woman caught in a violent marriage. If Jasmeet K Reen’s Darlings took the route of satire to lay out the psyche of a woman who undergoes domestic violence, Ammu paints a realistic portrait of it. Circle Inspector Ravindranath (Naveen Chandra) is an upright officer who is capable of showing sensitivity to survivors of sexual violence. He’s a loving and romantic husband who takes his responsibility towards his wife seriously.
- 10/19/2022
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
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 first Telugu original movie will resonate with audiences.
“I think Ammu, starting with the name is a woman that we know. You know this women, that’s the idea that we wanted to convey as the makers of the film, that is exactly what we were thinking of when we were styling the character as well. If you look at Ammu, you will see the shades of your neighbour may be your cousin, she is very very relatable, you know this woman.”
All set to release on Wednesday, Prime Video’s first Telugu Original Movie, ‘Ammu’ traces the transformation of a woman from being a victim of domestic violence to overcoming her internal conflicts, discovering her inner strength, and giving it back to her abusive husband.
“I think Ammu, starting with the name is a woman that we know. You know this women, that’s the idea that we wanted to convey as the makers of the film, that is exactly what we were thinking of when we were styling the character as well. If you look at Ammu, you will see the shades of your neighbour may be your cousin, she is very very relatable, you know this woman.”
All set to release on Wednesday, Prime Video’s first Telugu Original Movie, ‘Ammu’ traces the transformation of a woman from being a victim of domestic violence to overcoming her internal conflicts, discovering her inner strength, and giving it back to her abusive husband.
- 10/18/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
All set to release tomorrow, Prime Video’s first Telugu Original Movie, Ammu is all set to bring a story of a woman who rises like a phoenix in the face of adversity. Ammu traces the thrilling transformation of a woman from being a victim of domestic violence to overcoming her internal conflicts, discovering her inner strength, and giving a big payback to her abusive husband. As Aishwarya Lekshmi will be seen playing the character of Ammu, she brings us close to the story of this thrilling tale.
Ever since Prime Video revealed the first look of Ammu, the audience is waiting to get more glimpses of the same. While taking us further into the world of Ammu, Aishwarya Lekshmi shared her connection with the character and how it is relatable to the mass audience. She said “I think Ammu starting with the name is a woman that we know.
Ever since Prime Video revealed the first look of Ammu, the audience is waiting to get more glimpses of the same. While taking us further into the world of Ammu, Aishwarya Lekshmi shared her connection with the character and how it is relatable to the mass audience. She said “I think Ammu starting with the name is a woman that we know.
- 10/18/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Director Charukesh Sekar said that he got the inspiration for his upcoming film, ‘Ammu’, featuring actors Aishwarya Lekshmi, Naveen Chandra and Simha in the lead, from an article that claimed that domestic violence cases had increased after the lockdown.
‘Ammu’, which is slated for release on the Ott platform Prime Video, narrates the thrilling tale of a woman entangled in domestic abuse and her journey towards breaking free.
Charukesh said: “I always wanted to do female-driven stories. I am fan of such films, but the inspiration for this particular story came from an article during the pandemic in which it was reported that domestic violence cases had increased after the lockdown. It got me thinking that this is a consequence of the pandemic that you would never think of and that’s when I started reading about domestic violence.”
“Even though domestic violence is often talked about, there are so...
‘Ammu’, which is slated for release on the Ott platform Prime Video, narrates the thrilling tale of a woman entangled in domestic abuse and her journey towards breaking free.
Charukesh said: “I always wanted to do female-driven stories. I am fan of such films, but the inspiration for this particular story came from an article during the pandemic in which it was reported that domestic violence cases had increased after the lockdown. It got me thinking that this is a consequence of the pandemic that you would never think of and that’s when I started reading about domestic violence.”
“Even though domestic violence is often talked about, there are so...
- 10/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The makers of director Charukesh Sekar’s upcoming Telugu Movie ‘Ammu’, featuring actress Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead, have now released the trailer of the film. The film depicts the journey of a woman who, like a phoenix, rises from the ashes of her fairytale marriage-turned-nightmare.
The trailer gives a glimpse into the life of the eponymous character, played by Aishwarya Lekshmi.
Produced by acclaimed filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj and produced by Kalyan Subramanian and Kaarthekeyen Santhanam of Stone Bench Films, ‘Ammu’ has been written and directed by Charukesh Sekar and is set to premiere on Prime Video starting October 19.
The movie revolves around Ammu who thinks marriage is a fairytale – full of love and magic. It all changes when her cop-husband Ravi (Naveen Chandra) hits her for the very first time. What Ammu thinks is a one-off incident turns into a never-ending cycle of abuse, trapping her and breaking her soul and spirit.
The trailer gives a glimpse into the life of the eponymous character, played by Aishwarya Lekshmi.
Produced by acclaimed filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj and produced by Kalyan Subramanian and Kaarthekeyen Santhanam of Stone Bench Films, ‘Ammu’ has been written and directed by Charukesh Sekar and is set to premiere on Prime Video starting October 19.
The movie revolves around Ammu who thinks marriage is a fairytale – full of love and magic. It all changes when her cop-husband Ravi (Naveen Chandra) hits her for the very first time. What Ammu thinks is a one-off incident turns into a never-ending cycle of abuse, trapping her and breaking her soul and spirit.
- 10/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Release
Maureen Duffy‘s 1966 book “The Microcosm” has been adapted as a film featuring two-time Oscar winner Glenda Jackson. In 1966 London, when homosexuality was still criminalized, The Gateways club in Chelsea offered a haven for women to dance, express themselves and love who they want. In the book, based on her own experience, Duffy examined if this gay bar, and those like it, really offered the freedom its patrons crave. In the film, Jackson, along with director Joe Ingham, draw parallels between the past and the present and explore the uncomfortable paradox that exists within queer spaces.
The Cheerio production featuring an original score by Helen Noir and animation by Rebecca L. Weil, opens at museum of British LGBTQ history, Queer Britain, London, on Oct. 12.
Duffy said: “The film is awesome. I am amazed I wrote these words all those years ago. I hope they still have a resonance today.
Maureen Duffy‘s 1966 book “The Microcosm” has been adapted as a film featuring two-time Oscar winner Glenda Jackson. In 1966 London, when homosexuality was still criminalized, The Gateways club in Chelsea offered a haven for women to dance, express themselves and love who they want. In the book, based on her own experience, Duffy examined if this gay bar, and those like it, really offered the freedom its patrons crave. In the film, Jackson, along with director Joe Ingham, draw parallels between the past and the present and explore the uncomfortable paradox that exists within queer spaces.
The Cheerio production featuring an original score by Helen Noir and animation by Rebecca L. Weil, opens at museum of British LGBTQ history, Queer Britain, London, on Oct. 12.
Duffy said: “The film is awesome. I am amazed I wrote these words all those years ago. I hope they still have a resonance today.
- 10/7/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Actresses Sai Pallavi, Manju Warrier, Samyuktha Hegde announced the release date of the Telugu Ott movie, ‘Ammu’. The film tells the empowering story of a woman who rises like a phoenix in the face of adversity. The film is set to drop on Ott on October 19.
The first look of the film was revealed by leading directors Karthik Subbaraj, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Kiranraj and Tharun Bhascker.
Kartik Subbaraj, Creative Producer of the film, said: “‘Ammu’, as a film, is more than just a revenge thriller. The movie is rooted in drama, laced with the unpredictability of life that will keep the viewers on the edge of their seats.”
The film traces the thrilling transformation of a woman from being a victim of domestic violence to overcoming her internal conflicts, discovering her strengths and giving the big payback to her abusive husband.
Kartik further mentioned: “It is fantastically performed by some of...
The first look of the film was revealed by leading directors Karthik Subbaraj, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Kiranraj and Tharun Bhascker.
Kartik Subbaraj, Creative Producer of the film, said: “‘Ammu’, as a film, is more than just a revenge thriller. The movie is rooted in drama, laced with the unpredictability of life that will keep the viewers on the edge of their seats.”
The film traces the thrilling transformation of a woman from being a victim of domestic violence to overcoming her internal conflicts, discovering her strengths and giving the big payback to her abusive husband.
Kartik further mentioned: “It is fantastically performed by some of...
- 10/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Streamer has also set licensing deals with leading Indian production houses.
Amazon Prime Video is making its biggest push into India to date with plans to launch more than 40 films and TV series while striking new licensing deals and launching a TVoD film rental service.
At its first Prime Video Presents India showcase event in Mumbai, the streamer said its investment in the service would more than double over the next five years.
This is led by original features, series and co-productions, in Hindi, Tamil and Telegu, which are planned to launch over the next two years. These will range from thrillers,...
Amazon Prime Video is making its biggest push into India to date with plans to launch more than 40 films and TV series while striking new licensing deals and launching a TVoD film rental service.
At its first Prime Video Presents India showcase event in Mumbai, the streamer said its investment in the service would more than double over the next five years.
This is led by original features, series and co-productions, in Hindi, Tamil and Telegu, which are planned to launch over the next two years. These will range from thrillers,...
- 4/29/2022
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
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