- 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. With the help of his mother, and Nimmi, Vijay recovers and despite of what happened, and his mother's warning, he again goes to trap animals - this time a baby elephant for a circus. He does manage to trap the elephant in a pit, but the angered mother elephant pursues them, even after they transport it in a truck. Her maternal and protective instincts come to the foreplay, she overtakes the truck, dismantles it, but is chased away by Vijay and his employees. She turns to attack Vijay, but his mother intervenes - and is instantly attacked and crushed. Holding his mother in his arms, Vijay swears to hunt them the elephant as well as all other animals and kill them one by one, but his dying mother makes him promise that he will not do so, but instead return all cubs to their parents, as well as the baby elephant. Vijay promises to do so, and his mother passes away. Vijay is devastated, in heart-wrenching sorrow & pain, he calls out to his mother, and carries out her promise. He releases all trapped animals, and returns the cubs to the jungle. But returning the baby elephant, Ganesh, is another issue altogether as it has been transported to the city, and must be brought back. When Vijay goes to bring it back, he finds out that the truck had broken down, the elephant had escaped and is lose in the city. He desperately goes around looking for it. In the meantime back home, the mother elephant is on a rampage, enraged at being separated from it's child, it crushes vegetation, attacks villagers, and tears down their dwellings. And the next target that looms before it is none other than Vijay's beloved - Nimmi.—rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)
- In the heart of the lush South Indian jungles, Vijay, a skilled wildlife trapper, and his mother coexist with nature. The arrival of Nimmi, an enchanting woman from the U.S., introduces love into Vijay's world. Ignoring his mother's caution about separating animal families, Vijay and Nimmi set the stage for a life-altering journey.
The plot takes a dramatic turn when a vengeful mother elephant, seeking her lost calf, inflicts severe wounds upon Vijay. Supported by his mother and Nimmi, Vijay emerges from the ordeal with newfound insight. Fueled by the trans-formative power of empathy, he decides to release all captive animals and reunite them with their families.
Herein lies the captivating essence of the story-a metamorphosis from hunter to conservator. Vijay's evolution echoes a profound message: even those entrenched in practices harmful to wildlife can transform into guardians of nature. The movie, beyond its gripping narrative, subtly invites us to reflect on this metamorphosis, challenging us to contemplate the intricate dynamics between humans and the animal kingdom.
As Vijay embarks on a quest to rescue Ganesh, the baby elephant, the story-line intricately weaves together elements of love, loss, and the intrinsic connection between humanity and wildlife. This compelling narrative is not just an emotional roller-coaster but serves as a catalyst for contemplation, urging viewers to ponder the hidden messages about conservation and the potential for change within each of us.
'Maa' becomes a cinematic journey that transcends the boundaries of entertainment, leaving a lasting impression that inspires audiences to rethink their role in preserving the delicate balance of nature.
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