Nandakumar, a medical representative, is a bachelor and lives alone in Bombay. He starts to meet the smart and quick-tempered woman Nandini in various situations. Nandini sells detergent soap door to door and lives with her father, a retired teacher. Nandakumar wants to get married as soon as possible, so he tries to seduce the bubbly Nandini. They fall in love with each other. Even Nandini's father accepts their marriage. Everything goes well until the arrival of Vimala, a four-year girl. She introduces herself to Nandini as Vimala Nandakumar and she says that Nandakumar is her father. Nandini, with a broken heart, leaves the city with her father. What transpires later forms the crux of the story. It is a remake of Kannada film Ee Jeeva Ninagagi.
Amma Vandhachu was released on 26 June 1992 and distributed by Surya Films.[4] Lalitha Dileep of The Indian Express stated, "an entertainment film; a fine amalgame of sentiment and subtle comedy that bear the trademark of Bhagyaraj's film" and praised the lead performances.[1] K. Vijiyan of New Straits Times wrote, "this movie should satisfy all Bhagiaraj fans looking for his own brand of humour".[5] C. R. K. of Kalki praised the film's comedy but noted that the film became too serious in second half.[6] According to Bhagyaraj, the film underperformed commercially because "the first part was funny and the last too serious".[7] At the 13th Cinema Express Awards, Sridevi won the award for Best Child Artist.[8]
