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

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

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

Soundtrack

Swathi Muthu
Soundtrack album by
Rajesh Ramanath
Released
2003
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageKannada
LabelAshwini audio
ProducerRajesh Ramnath
External audio
audio icon 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, NandithaV. 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

Reception

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

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

Filmfare Awards South

Film Fan's Association Awards

  • Best Actor - Kannada - Sudeep[7][8]

Hello Gandhinagara Awards

  • Special Award - Sudeep[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Kamal is equal to Kamal - Kannada Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 30 December 2005. Archived from the original on 6 February 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  2. ↑ "Remakes in the offing". Deccan Herald. 2 November 2003. Archived from the original on 4 November 2003. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "Swathi Muthu - Deccan Herald". Archive.deccanherald.com. 28 December 2003. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  5. ↑ "SWATHIMUTHU MOVIE REVIEW". Chitraloka. 27 December 2003. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  6. 1 2 Filmfare Awards South 2003:
  7. ↑ "Award for Sudeep". The Hindu. 6 September 2004. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014.
  8. ↑ ""I produce good cinema" : Sudeep". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 July 2014.
  9. ↑ Hello Gandhinagara Awards:
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