Maa
Synopsis
Vijay lives with his mother in a palatial house deep in the jungles in South India where he makes a living trapping animals for circuses, zoos - both nationally and internationally. He meets with beautiful U.S.-returned Nimmi, both fall in love with each other and want to get married. Vijay's mother cautions them both against separating new-born animals from their birth mothers, but both refuse to listen. Then the unexpected happens, a mother lioness, angered at Vijay for taking her cubs, attacks him, and leaves him badly wounded.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- M.A. Thirumugham
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandow M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar
- Original Title
- Maa
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
M.A. Thirumugham
Sandow M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar
Sandow M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar
Department Leadership Roster
Sandow M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar
Producer
M.A. Thirumugham
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maa about?
Vijay lives with his mother in a palatial house deep in the jungles in South India where he makes a living trapping animals for circuses, zoos - both nationally and internationally. He meets with beautiful U.S.-returned Nimmi, both fall in love with each other and want to get married. Vijay's mother cautions them both against separating new-born animals from their birth mothers, but both refuse to listen. Then the unexpected happens, a mother lioness, angered at Vijay for taking her cubs, attacks him, and leaves him badly wounded.
Who directed Maa?
Maa was directed by M.A. Thirumugham.
Who stars in Maa?
The principal cast of Maa includes Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Nirupa Roy, Om Prakash, Ranjeet Bedi.
When was Maa released and how long is it?
Maa was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.