Ammachi Yemba Nenapu

Ammachi Yemba Nenapu (Kannada: ಅಮ್ಮಚಿಯೆಂಬ ನೆನಪು) is a 2018 Kannada drama film ^[1] directed by Champa P Shetty, based on three short stories of writer Vaidehi. The film's music is composed by Kashinath Pattar. Raj B. Shetty, Vyjayanti V Adiga, Diya Palakkal, Deepika Aradhya, Dr. Radhakrishna Urala, Geetha Suratkal, Vishwanatha Urala feature in lead roles. The movie is produced by Prakash P. Shetty, Geetha Suratkal, Vandana Inamdar, Kala Kadamba Art Center, Gouramma under the banner Apron Productions.

Ammachi Yemba Nenapu
Directed by	Champa P Shetty
Written by	Vaidehi Champa P Shetty
Produced by	Prakash P Shetty Geetha Suratkal Gouramma Vandana Inamdar Kala Kadamba Art Center
Starring	Raj B. Shetty Vyjayanti V Adiga Diya Palakkal Deepika Aradhya Radhakrishna Urala
Cinematography	Naveen Kumar.I
Edited by	Harish Komme
Music by	Kashinath Pattar
Release date	1 November 2018 (2018-11-01)
Running time	132 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Cast

• Raj B. Shetty as Venkapayya
• Vyjayanti V. Adiga as Ammachi
• Diya Palakkal as Younger Sita
• Deepika Aradhya as Akku
• Vaidehi as Older Sita
• Radhakrishna Urala Puttamatte
• Geetha Suratkal as Sheshamma
• Vishwanatha Urala as Vasu
• B G Ramakrishna as Annayya
• Chandrahasa Ullal as Akkus Husband

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the film is composed by Kashinath Pattar. Dr. Vaidehi has written the lyrics for all the songs.

No.	Title	Singer	Length
1.	"Holeva Holeyachege(Slow)"	Anuradha Bhat
2.	"Sarapali Illade"	Mangala Ravi
3.	"Yelu Suttina Kote"	Anuradha Bhat
4.	"Kela Hoova Hanebaraha"	Sangeetha Katti
5.	"Kitakiyacheya Kala"	Manasa Holla

Critical reception

The film received positive reviews from critics. Deccan Herald wrote "Picturesquely shot in the coastal with the characters speaking Kundapura Kannada, the film is indeed a marvel. The way Champa handles the tale is subtle and sensitive without getting preachy".^[1] The News Minute wrote "A Beautiful Kannada Film the celebrates women."^[2] International Business Times wrote "It is a touching story on women sans melodrama. It is a brave attempt to tell a story in Kundapura dialect. The characters will remain in your mind even after coming out of theatres. That's the impact the Vaidehi's screenplay and dialogues have on the viewers. It is a much watch if you are a genuine fan of Kannada movies."^[3] Film Companion wrote "A Social Drama That Joins The Ranks Of This Year’s Gems In Kannada Cinema."^[4] The New Indian Express wrote "Watching the film is like reading the book and this experiment by Champa makes for a worthwhile watch."^[5] The Times of India wrote "Ammachi Yemba Nenapu is a film that unfolds at its own pace and has some really intense moments. It is definitely one of the better films to have released this year."^[6]

References

1. "A searing, soulful tale of a woman of will". Deccan Herald. India: Deccan Herald. 2 November 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
2. "'Ammachi Yemba Nenapu' review: A beautiful Kannada film that celebrates women". www.thenewsminute.com. India: The News Minute. November 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
3. "Ammachi Yemba Nenapu review: A must-watch movie by Champa Shetty". ibtimes.co.in. India: International Business Times. 2018.
4. Rao, Subha (2 November 2018). "Ammachi Yemba Nenapu Movie Review: A Social Drama That Joins The Ranks Of This Year's Gems In Kannada Cinema Ammacchi Emba Nenapu Movie Review: A Social Drama That Joins The Ranks Of This Year's Gems In Kannada Cinema Ammachi Yemba Nenapu Movie Review: A Social Drama That Joins The Ranks Of This Year's Gems In Kannada Cinema". Film Companion. India: Film Companion. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
5. Sharadhaa, A (2 November 2018). "'Ammachi Yemba Nenapu' movie review: Beautifully crafted adaptation of Vaidehi's stories". The New Indian Express. India. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
6. Suresh, Sunayana (1 November 2018). "Ammachi Yemba Nenapu Movie Review {3.5/5}". The Times of India. India. Retrieved 22 March 2019.