| America Ammayi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Singeetam Srinivasa Rao |
| Written by | Gollapudi Maruti Rao (dialogues) |
| Story by | A. P. Nagarajan |
| Produced by | 'Navata' Krishnam Raju |
| Starring | Annick Chaymotty Ranganath Deepa Sreedhar Pandari Bai |
| Cinematography | Balu Mahendra |
| Edited by | Subbaiya |
| Music by | G. K. Venkatesh |
Production company | Navata Arts |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
America Ammayi (transl. American Girl) is a 1976 IndianTelugu-language film directed bySingeetam 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 nameDevayani, acted in the main role.[1] She was learningKuchipudi dance fromVempati Chinna Satyam. The film was a remake of the 1975Tamil filmMelnaattu Marumagal.[2]
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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.
America Ammayi was directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by N Krishnam Raju of Navata Arts. Cinematography is byBalu Mahendra. In the title card, the lead actress Annick Chaymotty alias Devayani is erroneously credited as Anna Koria/Devayani.[3]
The music of the film was composed byG. K. Venkatesh.[4][5] The song "Oka Venuvu Vinipinchenu" marks the playback singing debut ofG. Anand.[6] G.K. Venkatesh reused the tune of "Kannanchina Ee Maatali"[7] from his 1975 Kannada movieDaari Tappida Maga as "Oka Venuvu Vinipinchenu"[8] in this movie.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aame Thoti Matundi" | Mailavarapu Gopi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 2. | "Ananda Tandavamade Shivudu" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "Jilibili Siggula" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,Vani Jairam | ||
| 4. | "Oka Venuvu Vinipinchenu Anuraga Geethika" | Mailavarapu Gopi | G. Anand | |
| 5. | "Paadana Tenugu Paata Paravasamai Nee Eduta Mee Paata" | Devulapalli Krishnasastri | P. Susheela | |
| 6. | "Tell Me, Tell Me, Tell Me" | Aarudhra | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,S. Janaki |