Missamma

Fell in love with this savitri garu after watching this movie.

Misamma (1955) : Brief Review -

NTR steals the show in this Savitri-centric evergreen rom-com. Misamma is a cleverly titled film that merges two religious references-"Miss" and "Amma"-into one, symbolizing the cultural blend at the heart of the story. The character says the title in such a way that it adds to the chaotic charm of the narrative. As with most memorable romantic comedies, Misamma thrives on chaos, misunderstandings, and charades. The central idea-of a man and a woman pretending to be a married couple for the sake of employment-is borrowed from classic Hollywood screwball comedies and carries with it the signature "happy ending" those films are known for. However, unlike Hollywood, which rarely delved into the "lost and found" child trope, Indian cinema embraced it wholeheartedly. Misamma takes one key conflict from a Hollywood narrative, layers it with the Indian lost-and-found formula, and finally blends it with the timeless trope of two people falling in love while faking a relationship. The film is titled after Savitri's character, and thematically, it does revolve around her, making it a significant role in her career. Yet, in my opinion, the movie truly belongs to NTR. He is the engine of the story-building it, driving it forward, and dominating nearly every scene. While Savitri stands strong beside him, it's NTR who answers the tough questions, sings meaningful songs, navigates conflict,, and uses his wit to solve problems. His character is one of the most complete hero roles of the 1950s-smart, charming, and deeply involved in the story. The film's storyline is simple, but it's the screenplay that makes it engaging. The comedy, situational humor, light-hearted chaos, and even the confrontations have a sweetness that lingers. The songs are beautifully composed, with lyrics that resonate deeply. Misamma is packed with delightful moments that stay with you long after the credits roll. L. V. Prasad delivered a film for generations. While it may not have pushed the boundaries of classic cinema in terms of innovation, as an entertaining rom-com, it's an evergreen gem.

RATING - 7.5/10*

By - #samthebestest.

This is one of the greatest movies ever seen. Actress Savitri with her excellent portrayal of Nava Rasa, is simply one of the greatest actresses of all time. Without a single romantic (in current day context) or indecent/ obscene visualisation, all the subtle feelings of Human Sensitivities of Traditional Indian Ladies are picturised by the director. Also , worth mentioning is the fact that the lady was only 18 years old. That is what earned her the Title Maha Nati in the ensuing years. The maturity in acting so naturally by a teenage girl is really marvellous.

NT Rama Rao, His indomitable nuances and style have his stamp of authentic life in a actor. Comedy is the essence of the movie.

We rarely get to see such clean comedy. The Actors bahave like characters and not like the actors themselves, which is widespread in Telugu cinema today.

It is a benchmark for comedy.

Comedy at its best. This movie has a masterful cast at their best. I have seen this movie more than 50 times and would never pass a chance to see it again. Missamma is a well written, well acted and well made masterpiece that has to be subtitled and shown to an international audience.