Maa (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1976, Maa is a drama and family film directed by Thirumugham, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. Vijay lives with his mother in a palatial house deep in the jungles in South India where he makes a living trapping animals for circuses, zoos - both nationally and internationally. He meets with beautiful U.S.-returned Nimmi, both fall in love with each other and want to get married. Vijay's mother cautions them both against separating new-born animals from their birth mothers, but both refuse to listen. Then the unexpected happens, a mother lioness, angered at Vijay for taking her cubs, attacks him, and leaves him badly wounded.
Who’s in it. Maa stars Dharmendra as Vijay, Hema Malini as Nimmi Das, Nirupa Roy as Vijay's Mother and Om Prakash as Gopaldas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Maa sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maa (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maa worth watching?
- Maa holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Maa?
- Maa stars Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Nirupa Roy, Om Prakash and Ranjeet.
- When was Maa released?
- Maa was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.