Swayamkrushi (transl. Self-made) is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Vijayashanti in main leads, with Sarvadaman D. Banerjee, and Sumalatha in other pivotal roles.[2]
| Swayamkrushi స్వయం కృషి | |
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| Directed by | K. Viswanath |
| Screenplay by | K. Viswanath |
| Story by | K. Viswanath |
| Produced by | Edida Nageswara Rao |
| Starring | Chiranjeevi Vijayashanti Sumalatha Master Arjun Charan Raj Sarvadaman D. Banerjee J. V. Somayajulu Brahmanandam M. V. S. Haranatha Rao P. L. Narayana S. K. Misro |
| Cinematography | Lok Singh |
| Edited by | G. G. Krishna Rao |
| Music by | Ramesh Naidu |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film chronicles the life of a self-educated cobbler's journey from rags to riches. The film was screened at the International Film Festival of India, the Asia Pacific Film Festival; the film was dubbed into Russian and was screened at the special mention section at the Moscow International Film Festival.[3][4] Chiranjeevi garnered the Indian Express Best Actor, and the Nandi Award for Best Actor award for his performance.[5][2] Vijayashanti garnered the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film.[4] It was dubbed into Hindi as Dharamyudh.
Plot
editSambayya (Chiranjeevi), a humble cobbler, is devoted to raising his late sister's son, Chinna (played by Arjun/Sirish), while also supporting the education of the orphaned Sarada (Sumalatha), on whom he has a quiet crush and hopes to marry someday.
However, circumstances take a different turn when Sarada marries Bhaskar (Sarvadaman Banerjee). Meanwhile, Ganga (Vijayashanti), who has long harbored feelings for Sambayya, undergoes a tubectomy to prove her commitment to being a devoted mother to Chinna, ensuring that her focus remains solely on their family. Despite initial hardships, Ganga and Sambayya start a shoe business, which flourishes, bringing them wealth.
Trouble arises when Chinna's estranged father, Govind (Charan Raj), a criminal freshly out of prison, returns and joins forces with Ganga's unscrupulous father to make demands on Sambayya, including claiming guardianship of Chinna.
In the end, Chinna defies his father, choosing to stay with Sambayya. Together, they return to their humble roots, resuming Sambayya's original profession as a cobbler.
Cast
edit- Chiranjeevi as Sambayya
- Vijayashanti as Ganga
- Sumalatha as Sarada
- Baby Bhavana as young Sarada
- Master Arjun as Chinna
- Charan Raj as Govind
- Sarvadaman Banerjee as Bhaskar
- J.V. Somayajulu
- Brahmanandam
- M. V. S. Haranatha Rao
- P. L. Narayana
- S. K. Misro
- Dubbing Janaki
- Samyuktha
- Master Suresh
Soundtrack
editSoundtrack composed by Ramesh Naidu was released through Lahari Music label.[1] Lyrics were written by C. Narayana Reddy and Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry while a song written by Kshetrayya was also used in this film.[1]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Paaraahushaar" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 6:00 |
| 2. | "Sinnii Sinnii Korikaladagaa" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. Janaki | 4:37 |
| 3. | "Hello Hello Darling" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 5:00 |
| 4. | "Siggoo Poobanti" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki, S. P. Sailaja | 4:42 |
| 5. | "Manchi Vennela Ippudu" | Kshetrayya | S. P. Sailaja | 4:29 |
| 6. | "Kaamudu Kaamudu" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki & Chorus | 7:20 |
| Total length: | 32:08 | |||
Awards
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Swayam Krushi". indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 15 May 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ a b "1988 Award Winners". Cinema Express-Indian Express Group (in Tamil). 1 May 1989.
- ^ "Chiranjeevi felicitation on Padma Bhushan honour". Idlebrain.com. 19 April 2006.
- ^ a b സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ (10 March 1989). "മമ്മൂട്ടിക്കും ഗീതയ്ക്കും അവാർഡ്". Mathrubhumi.
- ^ Express News Service (11 March 1989), "Cinema Express readers choose Agni Nakshathiram", The Indian Express, p. 4, retrieved 3 October 2016
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
External links
edit- Swayamkrushi at IMDb