Swathi Muthu Explained
Swathi Muthu 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.
Soundtrack
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" | | V. Nagendra Prasad |
| 2 | "Maangalya" | K. S. Chitra | V. Nagendra Prasad |
| 3 | "Andada Chandada" | Rajesh Krishnan, Nanditha | 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 | |
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
| Awards and nominations |
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| Award | Wins | Nominations |
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- Filmfare Awards South
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- Film Fan's Association Awards
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- Hello Gandhinagara Awards
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| Totals |
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Filmfare Awards South
Film Fan's Association Awards
- Best Actor - Kannada - Sudeep[7] [8]
Hello Gandhinagara Awards
- Special Award - Sudeep[9]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Kamal is equal to Kamal - Kannada Movie News . https://web.archive.org/web/20130206014130/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/19399.html . dead . 6 February 2013 . IndiaGlitz . 2005-12-30 . 2012-08-11.
- Web site: Remakes in the offing . Deccan Herald . 27 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20031104135230/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/nov02/ent3.asp . 4 November 2003 . 2 November 2003 . dead.
- Web site: Swathi Muthu Songs, Swathi Muthu Albums, Play Free Online Swathi Muthu Songs, MP3, Music, Playlist . https://archive.today/20130126080634/http://www.in.com/music/playlist/swathi-muthu-844281.html . dead . 2013-01-26 . In.com . 2009-11-03 . 2012-08-11.
- Web site: Swathi Muthu - Deccan Herald . Archive.deccanherald.com . 2003-12-28 . 2012-08-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304203831/http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/dec28/mr3.asp. 4 March 2016.
- Web site: SWATHIMUTHU MOVIE REVIEW. 27 December 2003. Chitraloka. 26 July 2022. 5 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230905005603/https://www.chitraloka.com/movie-reviews/2858-swathimuthu-review.html. live.
- Filmfare Awards South 2003:
- Web site: 51st Annual Manikchand Filmfare Award winners. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 4 June 2004 . 12 June 2014. 5 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230905005623/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/51st-annual-manikchand-filmfare-award-winners/articleshow/718496.cms. live.
- Web site: Film Fare Awards 2004 – Sudeep On A Hattrick. chitraloka.com. 5 June 2004 . 12 June 2014. 5 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230905005610/https://www.chitraloka.com/awards/2917-film-fare-awards-2004-sudeep-on-a-hattrick.html. live.
- Web site: Sudeep gets Best Actor Award. viggy.com. 12 June 2014. 5 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230905010634/http://www.viggy.com/english/current_filmfare_award_2003.asp. live.
- Web site: Pithamagan sweeps FilmFare Awards . indiaglitz.com . 5 June 2004 . 5 June 2004 . 2 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131102112834/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/9366.html . live .
- Web site: Award for Sudeep. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714215347/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/09/06/stories/2004090600980200.htm. dead. 14 July 2014. The Hindu. 6 September 2004.
- Web site: "I produce good cinema" : Sudeep. https://web.archive.org/web/20140716133140/http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/interview.php?id=13964920&cid=2404. dead. 2014-07-16. Sify.
- Hello Gandhinagara Awards:
- Web site: Hello Gandhinagar readers choice cine awards. viggy.com. 13 June 2014. 5 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230905011147/http://www.viggy.com/english/current_hello_gandhinagar_award.asp. live.
- Web site: Hello Gandhinagara Awards 2004. chitraloka.com. 21 February 2004 . 16 May 2014. 5 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230905011210/https://www.chitraloka.com/awards/2918-hello-gandhinagara-awards-2004.html. live.
- Web site: Hello Gandhinagar Awards. Sify. 24 March 2004 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150823031247/http://www.sify.com/legal/fullstory.php?id=13438858. 23 August 2015. dmy-all.
