America Ammayi
| America Ammayi | |
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| Directed by | Singeetam Srinivasa Rao |
| Produced by | 'Navata' Krishnam Raju |
| Written by | Gollapudi Maruti Rao (dialogues) |
| Story by | A. P. Nagarajan |
| Starring |
Sreedhar Surapaneni Anne Chaymotty Ranganath Deepa Sridhar Pandari Bai |
| Music by | G. K. Venkatesh |
| Cinematography | Balu Mahendra |
| Edited by | Subbaiya |
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Release date
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19 November 1976 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
America Ammayi is a 1976 Telugu film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The cross over film was based on the story of Telugu cultural importance in comparison to the western culture. French dancer Anne Chaymotty, known under her stage name Devayani, acted in the main role. She was learning Kuchipudi dance from Vempati Chinna Satyam. G. K. Venkatesh provided the music score. The film was a remake of Tamil film Melnaattu Marumagal.
Sridhar is an Indian youth staying in America. He marries an American woman Debora and brings her to India. His parents refuse to accept her into their house. Debora learns the Indian culture including language, dance and singing and impresses them. They finally accepts her as her daughter-in-law.
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