Swapna Dutt Explained

Swapna Dutt
Birth Name:Swapna Dutt Chalasani
Birth Date:30 August 1981
Birth Place:Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupation:Film producer
Yearsactive:2000–present
Organization:Vyjayanthi MoviesSwapna Cinema
Spouse:Prasad Varma
Children:1
Parents:C. Aswani Dutt (Father)
Relatives:Priyanka Dutt (Sister)
Nag Ashwin (Brother-in-law)
Sravanthi Dutt (Sister)
Awards:National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - Mahanati (2018)
Alma Mater:The University of Findlay

Swapna Dutt Chalasani (born 30 August 1981) is an Indian film producer known for her work in Telugu cinema. She is the daughter of C. Ashwini Dutt, a well-known Indian film producer and the founder of Vyjayanthi Movies.

Swapna began her career in filmmaking at the age of 18 as an associate producer of the movie Azad (2000). Soon after her first project, she co-produced movies with her father under his banner Vyjayanthi Movies with her sister Priyanka Dutt. Both Priyanka and Swapna revived Swapna Cinema in 2014. Swapna later produced Mahanati, for which she received a National Award, and later, Sita Ramam.

Early life and family

Born in Vijayawada to the most renowned producer's family in Telugu cinema, Swapna is the eldest daughter of C. Aswani Dutt and Vinaya Kumari. She has two younger sisters: Priyanka Dutt, who co-produces movies with Swapna and Sravanthi Dutt, who is a businesswoman in the hospitality sector.[1] On 19 December 2010, Swapna married Prasad Varma. They have a daughter, Navya Vyjayanthi.[2]

Career

Television

She studied business management at The University of Findlay.[3]

Films

On 2014, Swapna launched Swapna Cinema.[4] Under the banner, Swapna and her sister Priyanka co-produced Yevade Subramanyam, directed by Priyanka's husband Nag Ashwin.[5] Much of the filming took place at the Everest Base Camps, becoming the first Indian film to be shot at the location.[6]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Company
2000 Azad Associate Producer Vyjayanthi Movies
2005 Jai Chiranjeeva Line Producer Vyjayanthi Movies
2005 Subhash Chandra Bose Producer Vyjayanthi Movies
2015 Yevade Subramanyam Producer Swapna Cinema
2018MahanatiProducerSwapna Cinema
2022Sita RamamProducerSwapna Cinema
2024Kalki 2898 ADCo-producerVyjayanthi Movies

Television

Title Role Channel
Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa Producer Zee Telugu
Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs[7] Producer Zee Telugu
Saptaswaralu Producer ETV Telugu
Jagadam Producer Local TV
Zee Telugu
Jayapradam Producer Local TV
Maa TV
ETV Telugu
Raju Rani Jagapathi Producer
Super Producer
Gata Jhanma Rahasyam Producer Maa TV
Narthana sala Producer ETV Telugu
Narthana sala 2 Producer ETV Telugu
Nee Kongu Bangaaram Kanu Producer Maa TV
Nee Kongu Bangaaram Kanu 2 Producer Maa TV
Jhummandi Naadam Producer ETV Telugu
Jhummandi Naadam 2 Producer ETV Telugu

Web Series

Year Title Role Language Streaming Service
2018 Gangstars Producer Telugu Amazon Prime Video
2023 Kumari Srimathi Producer Telugu Amazon Prime Video

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kavirayani. Suresh. 12 May 2018. The Dutt sisters behind Mahanati. 22 February 2021. Deccan Chronicle. en.
  2. News: Swapna Dutt introduces baby girl Navya Vyjayanthi - Times of India. 22 February 2021. The Times of India. 20 October 2019 . en.
  3. News: Smile of Success. The Hindu. 15 August 2010 . 16 August 2010.
  4. Web site: Yevade Subramanyam' Review: Yes, He Is Worth The Find. GreatAndhra. 21 March 2015.
  5. Web site: 2017-12-11. Exclusvie Dulquer Salmaan was a choice that I was hell bent on: Swapna Dutt Chalasani. 22 February 2021. Hindustan Times. en.
  6. News: staff. Yevade Subramanyam, the first Telugu film shot in Everest. 14 January 2015. Times of India. 2 December 2014.
  7. Web site: Zee Saregamapa Little Champs final 2007. Idlebrain. 9 September 2007.