MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL: Six Best Reel-Life Mothers in Tollywood

'Motherhood: All love begins and ends there,' and it's true that a mother's impact on our lives cannot be measured in just a day or two. Mother's Day is a special occasion that allows us to recognize and celebrate the value and importance of our mothers. It's an opportunity to show them how much we appreciate their presence and all that they do for us. Mothers are the ones who patiently listen to our every whim, love us unconditionally until their very last breath, defend us in difficult times, and help us learn from our mistakes. They are a constant presence in our lives, doing their best to teach us responsibility, ethics, humanity, and wisdom. The beauty, grace, and compassion of a mother are indescribable.

While it's rare to see actresses who portray the role of a mother ideally in films, there are some who do complete justice to their roles. Watching them on screen is like seeing our own mothers in them. Here are six actresses who have mastered the art of portraying a mother on screen:

Pavitra Lokesh (Race Gurram)

Saranya Ponvannan (Raghuvaran B.Tech)

Saranya Ponvannan plays the role of Bhuvana, the mother of a civil engineering graduate, Raghuvaran. In the film, Raghuvaran initially gets into a lot of crisis which makes him a lost person. During that phase, his mother reprimands him for his mistakes and guides him towards the path of success. She used to be his partner-in-crime and supported his creative ideas without judging him for being different from others. Raghuvaran's mother is what kept him going in life throughout his difficulties. His mother's endless compassion and unconditional love nurtured him and developed his character. Saranya Ponvannan has mastered her role as a mother in this film. Her flawless acting has made the majority of the audience cry out of admiration. 

Here are some clips where you can see her excellent acting as Bhuvana:

Rohini (Ala Modalaindi)

In the film Ala Modalaindi, Rohini portrays the role of Revathi, who is the mother of Gautam. There is something extraordinary about her role. Revathi is an independent, broad-minded, and smart mother who supports her son no matter what and reprimands him when he is wrong. She has a dynamic that is very hard to ignore, and many youths found themselves relating to her as their mothers are similar to Revathi too. In this film, there is a scene where Gautam's beau Nithya ends up being in his house. Later in the morning, Gautam's mother ends up being in a refreshing and pleasant conversation with her. Their indulgent conversation proves how calm, wise, and open-minded Revathi is! Rohini nailed this role and has achieved a lot of praise for the same.

Sudha (Manasantha Nuvve)

Sudha is renowned for playing mother roles in most of her films, and she does so with utmost perfection. Let's talk about her role in the movie Manasantha Nuvve. Sudha plays the role of Mohan's wife and Chanti's mother. Mohan and his wife end up adopting Chanti due to a particular incident in the railway station. Chanti's mother is a very affectionate, kind-hearted, and compassionate woman who spares no effort when it comes to the perfect upbringing of her some. It's as if this role was made especially for Sudha to play as she has done it flawlessly.

Also, it wouldn't be fair to say this is the only film where she has portrayed the role of a mother with such perfection. She contributed her best efforts in several films, some of the best ones being Athadu, Pokiri, and Manmadhudu.

Pragathi (F2)

Pragathi is one of the most sought-after actresses when it comes to playing the mother role in films. Her extended versions of mother characters are something genuinely appreciable. In a few movies, her character requires her to be a sweet, loving, and affectionate mother, while other films need her to be a rigid, pragmatic, and stern mother. She also prominently plays the role of a mother who is humorous, witty, and whimsical. Most of the audience never get disappointed with Pragathi's perfect way of portraying a mother.

Here's a perfect compilation of Pragathi's vast ways of acting a mother's role:

Jaya Sudha

When it comes to playing the role of a mother in a film, no one can do it better than Actress Jaya Sudha. It is near impossible when it comes to substituting Jaya Sudha with someone else. She carries a long history of playing the role of a mother in several Tamil and Telugu films. She embodies all the precious qualities of a mother in her acting and presents them most gracefully. She also won several Filmfare Awards and Nandi Awards for her roles as a mother in various films. In an interview, Jaya Sudha revealed that she is so successful in playing mother characters in cinema. She said that whenever she plays the role of a mother in a film, she pretends that she is in her household and acts as if she is speaking to her family members. Undoubtedly, her theory of acting is truly commendable!

Here's an example where you can see how exceptional Jaya Sudha's acting is:

Being a mother in real life is one of the most challenging tasks anyone could ever imagine. Mother is a word that fills everyone with emotions. To portray such a problematic role in films and match a real-life mother's sentiment level is undoubtedly very challenging. All the actresses who play the mother character in movies are all commendable, and they deserve to be appreciated too!