Swathi Muthu
Swathi Muthu 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.
This film is a remake of Telugu cult classic Swati Mutyam which starred Kamal Haasan and Raadhika in lead roles.
Plot
Shivaiah, 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, 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
| Sl No. | Song Title | Singer | 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
Filmfare Awards South- Best Actor - Kannada - Sudeep
- Best Actress - Kannada - Meena
- Best Actor - Kannada - Sudeep
- Special Award - Sudeep