''Maa Annayya'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by

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. The film stars Dr. Rajasekhar and Meena with Brahmaji, Vineeth, Deepti Bhatnagar and Naasar in supporting roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by

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. The film was released in 2000 to positive reviews. The film was a remake of the Tamil film '' Vaanathaipola'' (2000). The film was declared a super hit at the box office.

Cast

Production

Rajasekhar initially wanted

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to direct the film. The film began production under the name ''Maa Manchi Annayya'' before the name was shortened to ''Maa Annayya''.

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar who composed the original Tamil film. The song "Maa Logililo Pandedantha" is based on "Dil Deewana" from the

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film '' Daag'' (1999).

Release

A critic from ''Full Hyderabad'' opined that "The film is good to watch with all the fun and laughter".

References

2000 films 2000s Telugu-language films Indian family films Indian drama films Telugu remakes of Tamil films Films scored by S. A. Rajkumar Films directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty {{2000s-Telugu-film-stub