Swathi Muthu

Swathi Muthu
Directed by D. Rajendra Babu
Produced by Sarovar Sanjeev
Written by V. Nagendra Prasad (dialogues)[1]
Screenplay by Kasinathuni Viswanath
Based on Swati Mutyam
by Kasinathuni Viswanath
Starring Sudeep
Meena
Kishan Shrikanth
Music by Rajesh Ramanath
Original Score:Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography H. M. Ramachandra
Edited by Shyam Yadav
Production
company
Sarovar Productions
Release date
  • 26 December 2003 (2003-12-26)
Running time
 159 minutes
Country India
Language Kannada

Swathi Muthu (English: White Pearl) is a 2003 Indian Kannada film which was directed by D. Rajendra Babu and written by K. Vishwanath. This film starred Sudeep and Meena in the lead roles.[2]

This film is a remake of superhit Telugu film Swati Mutyam (1986) which starred Kamal Haasan and Raadhika in lead roles.[3]

Plot

Shivanna (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 Shivanna 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, Shivanna'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 Shivanna'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. Shivanna 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

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by Rajesh Ramanath which has been reused from the original songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4]

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, 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

Totals
Awards won 4 + N/A
Nominations N/A

Filmfare Awards South

Film Fan's Association Awards

Hello Gandhinagara Awards

References

  1. ↑ https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/swathi-mutthu-2003/
  2. ↑ "Swathi Muthu - Deccan Herald". Archive.deccanherald.com. 2003-12-28. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  3. ↑ "Kamal is equal to Kamal - Kannada Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 2005-12-30. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  4. ↑ "Swathi Muthu Songs, Swathi Muthu Albums, Play Free Online Swathi Muthu Songs, MP3, Music, Playlist". In.com. 2009-11-03. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  5. 1 2 Filmfare Awards South 2003:
  6. ↑ "Award for Sudeep". hindu.com. 6 September 2004.
  7. ↑ ""I produce good cinema" : Sudeep". sify.com.
  8. ↑ Hello Gandhinagara Awards:
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