Swathi Muthu
| Swathi Muthu | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | D. Rajendra Babu |
| Written by | V. Nagendra Prasad (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. Viswanath |
| Based on | Swati Mutyam by K. Viswanath |
| Produced by | Sarovar Sanjeev |
| Starring | Sudeep Meena Kishan Shrikanth |
| Cinematography | H. M. Ramachandra |
| Edited by | Shyam Yadav |
| Music by | Rajesh Ramanath |
Production company | Sarovar Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 159 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Swathi Muthu (transl. White Pearl) is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by D. Rajendra Babu and written by K. Vishwanath. This film stars Sudeep and Meena. It is an official remake of Telugu film Swati Mutyam (1986).[1] Doddanna, Pavitra Lokesh and Leelavathi feature in supporting roles.[2]
Plot
[edit]Shivaiah, an autistic, lives in a village with his grandmother. All he is good at is obeying his trusted grandmother. In an attempt to do good to Lalitha, a destitute young widow with a five-year-old son, marries Shivaiah during an auspicious village festival.
The villagers are shocked and try to harm him as his act goes against traditional societal norms. In the meantime, Shivaiah's grandmother dies. Lalitha wants to save her new husband's life and so moves with him and her son to a city in search of better prospects. With support from a few of their acquaintances, the family of three settle down.
Life for them, thereafter, looks good and promising. Lalitha begins to appreciate Shivaiah's innocence and warmth. She grows closer to him and eventually bears him a son. Years pass, the children grow up, and then Lalitha breathes her last. Shivaiah lives with her memories for a long time. At the end, he is seen leaving his old house in the company of his children and grandchildren, carrying with him a tulsi plant which symbolizes his memories of Lalitha.
Cast
[edit]- Sudeep as Shivaiah
- Meena as Lalitha
- Kishan Shrikanth as Krishnamurthy
- Leelavathi
- Bharath Bhagavathar
- Sanketh Kashi
- Pavithra Lokesh
- B. V. Radha
- Pruthviraj
- M. S. Umesh
- Doddanna
- Bank Janardhan
- Sadashiva Brahmavar
- Ramakrishna
- Lokanath
- Mandeep Roy
- Pramila Joshai
- Sarigama Viji
- Saroja Srishaila
Soundtrack
[edit]| Swathi Muthu | |||||
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| Released | 2003 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Language | Kannada | ||||
| Label | Ashwini audio | ||||
| Producer | Rajesh Ramnath | ||||
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The soundtrack was composed by Rajesh Ramanath which has been reused from the original songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[3]
| Sl No. | Song Title | Singer(s) | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sri Chakradharige" | K. S. Chitra | V. Nagendra Prasad |
| 2 | "Maangalya" | K. S. Chitra | V. Nagendra Prasad |
| 3 | "Andada Chandada" | Rajesh Krishnan, Nanditha | V. Nagendra Prasad |
| 4 | "Malagiruva" | K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chitra | V. Nagendra Prasad |
| 5 | "Amma Dharma" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra | V. Nagendra Prasad |
| 6 | "Laali" | Rajesh Krishnan, K. S. Chitra | V. Nagendra Prasad |
| 7 | "Manasu Bareda" | Rajesh Krishnan, K. S. Chitra | V. Nagendra Prasad |
| 8 | "Suvvi Suvvi" | Rajesh Krishnan, K. S. Chitra | V. Nagendra Prasad |
Reception
[edit]A critic from Deccan Herald wrote that "Remake of the Telugu hit ‘Swati Muthyam’; ‘Swati Muthu’ manages to retain the same charm and lovable simplicity of the original".[4] A critic from Chitraloka.com called the film "a must see film".[5]
Awards
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| Awards won | 4 + N/A | ||||||||||||||||
| Nominations | N/A | ||||||||||||||||
Film Fan's Association Awards
Hello Gandhinagara Awards
- Special Award - Sudeep[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kamal is equal to Kamal - Kannada Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 30 December 2005. Archived from the original on 6 February 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ "Remakes in the offing". Deccan Herald. 2 November 2003. Archived from the original on 4 November 2003. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ "Swathi Muthu Songs, Swathi Muthu Albums, Play Free Online Swathi Muthu Songs, MP3, Music, Playlist". In.com. 3 November 2009. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ "Swathi Muthu - Deccan Herald". Archive.deccanherald.com. 28 December 2003. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ "SWATHIMUTHU MOVIE REVIEW". Chitraloka. 27 December 2003. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ a b Filmfare Awards South 2003:
- "51st Annual Manikchand Filmfare Award winners". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 4 June 2004. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- "Film Fare Awards 2004 – Sudeep On A Hattrick". chitraloka.com. 5 June 2004. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- "Sudeep gets Best Actor Award". viggy.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- "Pithamagan sweeps FilmFare Awards". indiaglitz.com. 5 June 2004. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2004.
- ^ "Award for Sudeep". The Hindu. 6 September 2004. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014.
- ^ ""I produce good cinema" : Sudeep". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 July 2014.
- ^ Hello Gandhinagara Awards:
- "Hello Gandhinagar readers choice cine awards". viggy.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- "Hello Gandhinagara Awards 2004". chitraloka.com. 21 February 2004. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- "Hello Gandhinagar Awards". Sify. 24 March 2004. Archived from the original on 23 August 2015.
External links
[edit]- Swathi Muthu at IMDb
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