Annai Oru Aalayam () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language adventure film directed by R. Thyagarajan, and a remake of the Hindi film Maa. It was simultaneously shot in Telugu with the title Amma Evarikaina Amma (). The film stars Rajinikanth as an animal hunter who helps a baby elephant to reach its mother. It was a commercial success.
An animal hunter seeks to help a baby elephant reach its mother.
The film prominently features two elephant actors: Ganesh, then a calf, and Rathi, an elder female.
The song "Amma Nee Sumandha" is set in Charukesi raga. The song "Appane Appane" is played frequently during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi annually.
Ananda Vikatan rated the film 52 out of 100, appreciating the cinematography. The critic said the film faltered in the first half but did better in the second half with the arrival of the elephant calf.