Dhanush

Apart from 'VIP' being a blockbuster movie, the various characters such as mine, the Luna bike I use in the movie, the lovable amma and appa, a pet dog named Harry Potter, the innocent brother, etc., had a huge reach among the audiences.

Indian Actor

Kalyani Priyadarshan

Most definitely a daddy's girl... but I am close to both my parents. Amma is my biggest fan; Achan is my biggest critic, so it is difficult to please my father. I am always trying to make him proud.

Indian Actress

Conveys deep affection and respect, injecting a familial sense into conversations.

Cultural Warmth

Widely understood in South India; using it elsewhere may need clarification.

South Indian Origin

Implies a more intimate connection than 'mother' when used in English conversations.

Not Just 'Mom'

Sign of reverence when addressing or referring to spiritual women leaders.

Spiritual Respect

While rooted in India, Amma as a spiritual title is recognized worldwide.

Global Recognition

Used in contexts relating to the Malayalam cinema; unfamiliar outside this circle.

Film Industry Specific

Understand AMMA stands for an association, not to be confused with the word for mother.

Acronym Awareness

In Iceland, Amma is the affectionate term for grandmother.

Icelandic Term

It's a term of endearment; adds familiarity when addressing elderly women.

Family Endearment

 All throughout my childhood, as I rolled bidis alongside my mother, I would What did my future hold? I often asked my mother, with a lot of anxiety, "Amma, will my life be different from yours? Will I have a chance to choose my life?