Pottu Amman (film)

Pottu Amman is a 2000 Indian Tamil-Telugu bilingual devotional drama film. The Tamil version was handled by K. Rajarathinam and produced by Mangala Productions, while the Telugu version, Durga was directed by R. K. Selvamani and produced by Ramprasad Reddy. The film featured Venu and Roja in the lead roles alongside Suvaluxmi and Suresh Bala, while K. R. Vijaya plays a supporting role. The film, which was publicised as actress Roja's 100th film, released during December 2000.
Production.
The film was ghost directed by R. K. Selvamani, who opted to give his brother the directorial credits for the Tamil version, while he took credit for the Telugu version, "Durga".
The film's release in Tamil was held up by financier Mukanchand Bothra, who filed a suit against Roja and her brother Kumarasamy Reddy for failing to repay a loan. Film director R. K. Selvamani intervened and agreed to settle the dues.
Release.
A critic noted "This film has a decent script but again modern treatment somehow doesn't work too well with superstitions. Director Rajarathnam has definitely been inspired by Hollywood's "The Mummy" in some parts."