Swathi Muthu
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| Directed by | D. Rajendra Babu |
| Written by | V. Nagendra Prasad (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Kasinathuni Viswanath |
| Based on | Swati Mutyam by Kasinathuni Viswanath |
| Produced by | Sarovar Sanjeev |
| Starring | Sudeep Meena Kishan Shrikanth |
| Cinematography | H. M. Ramachandra |
| Edited by | Shyam Yadav |
| Music by | Rajesh Ramanath Original Score:Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Sarovar Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 159 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Swathi Muthu (English: White Pearl) is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by D. Rajendra Babu and written by K. Vishwanath. This film starred Sudeep and Meena in the lead roles.[1]
This film is a remake of Telugu cult classic Swati Mutyam (1986) which starred Kamal Haasan and Raadhika in lead roles.[2]
Plot
Shivaiah (Sudeep), an autistic, lives in a village with his grandmother. All he is good at is obeying what his trusted grandmother. In an attempt to do good to Lalitha (Meena), a destitute young widow with a 5-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
- 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 Uncle
- Mandeep Rai
- Pramila joshai
- Sarigama Viji
Soundtrack
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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 |
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| 1 | "Sri Chakradharige" | K. S. Chitra | V. Nagendra Prasad |
| 2 | "Maangalya" | K. S. Chitra | V. Nagendra Prasad |
| 3 | "Andada Chandada" | Rajesh Krishnan, K. S. Chitra | 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 |
Awards
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| Awards won | 4 + N/A | ||||||||||||||||
| Nominations | N/A | ||||||||||||||||
Film Fan's Association Awards
Hello Gandhinagara Awards
- Special Award - Sudeep[7]
References
- ^ "Swathi Muthu - Deccan Herald". Archive.deccanherald.com. 28 December 2003. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ "Kamal is equal to Kamal - Kannada Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 30 December 2005. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ "Swathi Muthu Songs, Swathi Muthu Albums, Play Free Online Swathi Muthu Songs, MP3, Music, Playlist". In.com. 3 November 2009. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ a b Filmfare Awards South 2003:
- "51st Annual Manikchand Filmfare Award winners". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 4 June 2004.
- "Film Fare Awards 2004 – Sudeep On A Hattrick". chitraloka.com. 5 June 2004.
- "Sudeep gets Best Actor Award". viggy.com.
- "Pithamagan sweeps FilmFare Awards". indiaglitz.com. 5 June 2004. Retrieved 5 June 2004.
- ^ "Award for Sudeep". hindu.com. 6 September 2004.
- ^ ""I produce good cinema" : Sudeep". sify.com.
- ^ Hello Gandhinagara Awards:
- "Hello Gandhinagar readers choice cine awards". viggy.com.
- "Hello Gandhinagara Awards 2004". chitraloka.com. 21 February 2004.
- "Hello Gandhinagar Awards". sify.com. 24 March 2004. Archived from the original on 23 August 2015.
External links
- Swathi Muthu at IMDb
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