Prime Video today announced the worldwide premiere of Ammu, its first Telugu original film, on 19 October. Produced by renowned filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj as creative producer, Kalyan Subramanian and Karthikeyan Santhanam of Stone Bench Films, the film, written and directed by Sarukesh Shekhar, is a drama thriller about a woman who rises like a phoenix in the face of adversity. Ammu experiences a thrilling transformation as she finds strength and gives back to her abusive husband. The film stars Aishwarya Lexmi in the title role alongside Naveen Chandra and Simha. Prime members in India and over 240 countries and territories can stream Ammu in Telugu with Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi language dubs.
The first look was released by leading directors like Karthik Subbaraj, Vineeth Srinivasan, Kiranraj, Tarun Bhaskar and the official release date of Ammu was announced by veteran actresses Sai Pallavi, Manju Warrier, Samyukta Hegde.
Aparna Purohit, Head of India Originals, Prime Video said, “Ammu is special to us for many reasons. Not only is this our first Telugu original film, but it’s an important and relevant story that focuses on the strength and resilience of women, and it also cements our next collaboration with Karthik Subbaraj after Buddham Puduk Kalu and Mahan. Ammu features amazing performances by our lead actors Aishwarya Lekshmi, Naveen Chandra and Simha. At Prime Video, we are excited and proud to bring this story to our audiences not only in India but across the globe.” said.
Creative producer Karthik Subbaraj said, “Ammu is a great work beyond being a revenge thriller. The film is rooted in drama, coupled with the unpredictability of life, which keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. It was brilliantly performed by the best artists in the industry with Aishwarya, Naveen and Simha. I appreciate Sarukesh Shekhar for bringing this emotionally important story while keeping the emotional core intact, and I am delighted that Prime Video has been able to bring this film to consumers in 240 countries and territories.” said.
