Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion to relax with your family and enjoy films that celebrate motherhood. From touching family dramas to wholesome tales, including Yamaleela, Chatrapathi, Bichagadu, and others, here are some Telugu movies you should watch this Mother’s Day with your loved ones.
Yamaleela
Released in 1994, this fantasy comedy directed by SV Krishna Reddy follows Suraj, a mischievous young man who wants to make his widowed mother happy. To accomplish his goal, he buys back their ancestral palace. But where does he get the money? The protagonist obtains a magical book belonging to Yama, the god of death, which can predict the future, helping him earn wealth. The film features Ali, Indraja, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Brahmanandam, Tanikella Bharani, Manju Bhargavi, and Kota Srinivasa Rao, among others.
Streaming platform: Prime Video
Naani
Moving from the 1990s to the 2000s, Naani starring Mahesh Babu blends family sentiments with fantasy and sci-fi elements. This combination makes it an interesting watch on Mother’s Day, as the film revolves around the mother-son bond and the idea of a child trapped in an adult body. The premise follows an 8-year-old boy unhappy with his life who asks a scientist to help him become an adult overnight. The cast includes Mahesh Babu, Ameesha Patel, Devayani, Raghuvaran, Nassar, Brahmanandam, Sunil, Ravi Babu, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Aishwarya.
Streaming platform: Sun NXT
Chatrapathi
From the same 2000s era, this action drama stars Prabhas and was directed by SS Rajamouli, his Baahubali director. The film shows Prabhas’ character Shivaji struggling after being separated from his mother and falsely declared dead by his brother. His journey sees him become a feared and respected figure amid tough circumstances. The movie is remembered for its core theme of a protagonist’s desire to reunite with his mother. It also features Shriya Saran, Bhanupriya, Shafi, and Pradeep Rawat in main roles, with supporting appearances from others.
Streaming platform: Prime Video
Bichagadu
Jumping ahead to 2016, Bichagadu tells the story of a wealthy businessman whose mother falls into a coma after an accident. A priest tells him she can recover only if he lives as a beggar for 48 days, so he gives up his comfortable life and starts begging. This action-drama thriller stars Vijay Antony and Satna Titus. Originally made in Tamil, the Telugu dubbed version became a hit.
Streaming platform: Zee5
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