South movies on motherhood
Movies on motherhood theme
Motherhood has always held a sacred and emotionally resonant place in cinema. Over the years, the emotion of motherhood has been portrayed in different ways. Across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films, mothers are not just caregivers—they are warriors, nurturers, and the emotional backbone of families, often driving the heart of the narrative with their powerful presence.
Ahead of Mother's Day, we bring to you a few films that beautifully explore the theme of motherhood and will make for a great watch with your mother.
Amma I Love You (2018, Kannada)
Directed by K.M. Chaitanya, the film is a remake of the Tamil film Pichaikkaran. The film narrates the story of a rich man living as a beggar to save his mother.
Thayi Saheba (1997, Kannada)
This is a critically acclaimed film directed by Girish Kasaravalli. A critically acclaimed film showing a woman's transformation into a mother figure in turbulent times.
Kannathil Muthamittal (2002, Tamil)
The film has been directed by the ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam and stars R Madhavan, Simran and Nandita Das. The film narrates the story of a young girl adopted during the Sri Lankan civil war, and her search for her birth mother. Simran’s performance as the adoptive mother is unforgettable.
How Old Are You (2014, Malayalam)
This film marked the comeback of actress Manju Warrier and was directed by Rosshan Andrrews. Manju Warrier plays a woman who rediscovers her identity and dreams after years of putting her family first. She also struggles to form a bond with her daughter who is seemingly embarrassed by her. All of it changes, after she meets the President of the country.
It is a beautiful story about self-empowerment that also reflects how a mother’s love can coexist with her individual aspirations.
Achuvinte Amma (2005, Malayalam)
Directed by Sathyan Anthikad, it is a strong emotional drama about the deep bond between a single mother (played by Urvashi) and her daughter (Meera Jasmine). The story takes a turn when the daughter discovers a long-held secret about her parentage. It's a heartwarming and realistic portrayal of maternal love and sacrifice.
Chatrapathi (2005, Telugu)
Chatrapathi narrates the story of a mom who loves both her sons equally is forced to evacuate the place where they are living. The evacuation separates her from kids, and one of them grows up on tales of revenge as he hates his adopted brother, who later becomes a leader of the city. How she reunites with his elder son forms the crux of the story. Chatrapathi is a movie that's kind of about everything. But at its core, it has a painful mother-son story. Pan-Indian actor Prabhas really steals the show and leaves you feeling on edge.
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