Swathi Muthu

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]

Swathi Muthu
Directed byD. Rajendra Babu
Produced bySarovar Sanjeev
Written byV. Nagendra Prasad (dialogues)
Screenplay byKasinathuni Viswanath
Based onSwati Mutyam
by Kasinathuni Viswanath
StarringSudeep
Meena
Kishan Shrikanth
Music byRajesh Ramanath
Original Score:Ilaiyaraaja
CinematographyH. M. Ramachandra
Edited byShyam Yadav
Production
company
Sarovar Productions
Release date
  • 26 December 2003 (2003-12-26)
Running time
159 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

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
Swathi Muthu
Soundtrack album by
Rajesh Ramanath
Released
2003
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageKannada
LabelAshwini audio
ProducerRajesh Ramnath
External audio
Official Audio Jukebox on YouTube

The soundtrack was composed by Rajesh Ramanath which has been reused from the original songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[3]

Sl No.Song TitleSinger(s)Lyrics
1"Sri Chakradharige"K. S. ChitraV. Nagendra Prasad
2"Maangalya"K. S. ChitraV. Nagendra Prasad
3"Andada Chandada"Rajesh Krishnan, K. S. ChitraV. Nagendra Prasad
4"Malagiruva"K. J. Yesudas, K. S. ChitraV. Nagendra Prasad
5"Amma Dharma"S.P.Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. ChitraV. Nagendra Prasad
6"Laali"Rajesh Krishnan, K. S. ChitraV. Nagendra Prasad
7"Manasu Bareda"Rajesh Krishnan, K. S. ChitraV. Nagendra Prasad
8"Suvvi Suvvi"Rajesh Krishnan, K. S. ChitraV. Nagendra Prasad

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

Filmfare Awards South

Film Fan's Association Awards

  • Best Actor - Kannada - Sudeep[5][6]

Hello Gandhinagara Awards

  • Special Award - Sudeep[7]

References
  1. "Swathi Muthu - Deccan Herald". Archive.deccanherald.com. 28 December 2003. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  2. "Kamal is equal to Kamal - Kannada Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 30 December 2005. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  3. "Swathi Muthu Songs, Swathi Muthu Albums, Play Free Online Swathi Muthu Songs, MP3, Music, Playlist". In.com. 3 November 2009. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  4. Filmfare Awards South 2003:
  5. "Award for Sudeep". hindu.com. 6 September 2004.
  6. ""I produce good cinema" : Sudeep". sify.com.
  7. Hello Gandhinagara Awards:
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