Swathi Muthyam(2022)
Swathi Muthyam (2022) is a 124-minute Telugu film directed by Lakshman K Krishna. Starring Divya Sripada, Varsha Bollamma and Vennela Kishore. With a well-received audience rating of 7.0/10 and a strong reception verdict at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Aha Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 5 October 2022
- Director
- Lakshman K Krishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A government worker named Balamurali quickly agrees to marry Bhagyalakshmi through an arranged marriage. Their life together seems perfect until a secret from his past is revealed. It turns out he already has a child.
“A perfect match, until a secret from his past arrives.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Swathi Muthyam
Cast reunions in this film: Rao Ramesh & Vennela Kishore (14 films together), Rao Ramesh & Naresh (8 films together), Naresh & Vennela Kishore (8 films together), Vennela Kishore & Surekha Vani (7 films together), Vennela Kishore & Subbaraju (4 films together), and Rao Ramesh & Subbaraju (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Swathi Muthyam' is a classic reference, sharing its name with a beloved 1986 Kamal Haasan film, which also dealt with a unique marital relationship.
- Director Lakshman K Krishna is also a cinematographer, and he handled the camera work for this movie himself.
- The film was shot extensively in and around the city of Visakhapatnam, capturing its coastal landscapes and urban settings.
- Actress Siri Hanmanth, who plays Bhagyalakshmi, is also a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, which influenced some of her graceful movements in the film.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Shekar Chandra, who is known for blending contemporary music with traditional Telugu folk elements.
- Despite being a 2022 release, the film's plot revolves around a traditional arranged marriage setup, a theme common in older Telugu family dramas.
- The conflict in the story is triggered by a revelation about the groom's past, a narrative device often used in Telugu cinema to explore themes of honesty and societal judgment.