Maa

The story centers around Vijay, who lives with his mother in a lavish house deep in the jungles of South India. He earns a living by trapping animals for circuses and zoos, both domestically and internationally. Vijay falls in love with Nimmi, a woman who has returned from the U.S., and they plan to marry despite his mother's warnings about the consequences of separating newborn animals from their mothers.

As their romance develops, the tension escalates when a mother lioness, enraged by Vijay's actions, attacks him, leaving him severely injured. This dramatic turn of events forces Vijay and Nimmi to confront their choices and the impact of their actions on the natural world around them. Maa combines elements of family dynamics, love, and the struggles between human desires and nature, making it a noteworthy film from its era.