Shubha Sankalpam(1995)
'Subha Sankalpam' (1995) is a Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Viswanath and produced by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. The film stars Kamal Haasan as Dasu, Aamani as Ganga, and Priya Raman as Sandhya, with Viswanath himself playing a supporting role. Set in a coastal fishing village, the story follows a loyal fisherman who is entrusted with a large sum of money to build homes for his community, leading to tragedy when greedy forces try to steal it. The film is noted for its emotional depth, strong performances, and the directorial debut of K. Viswanath as an actor. It won five Nandi Awards and three Filmfare Awards, including Best Film and Best Director. The cinematography was handled by P. C. Sreeram, and the music was composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film was released on April 28, 1995.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- K. Vishwanath
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
A poor fisherman named Dasu is trusted by his master Rayudu to guard a box of cash meant to build homes for their village. When greedy men try to steal the money, Dasu's wife Ganga is killed in the struggle. Dasu must hide her death to protect his master's health while completing the colony project.
“A promise that costs everything.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Shubha Sankalpam
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & M. M. Keeravani (5 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Aamani (4 films together), Kamal Haasan & K. Vishwanath (2 films together), and Aamani & M. M. Keeravani (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Subha Sankalpam' translates to 'Auspicious Vow' in English, reflecting the story's themes of promise and destiny.
- This was the only Telugu film where actor Rajendra Prasad played a dual role as both father and son in the same story.
- Director K. Viswanath often included classical music in his films, and this movie features a rare Carnatic classical song sung by playback singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.
- The movie was partially shot in the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh to authentically depict the fisherman community's lifestyle.
- Despite being a critical success, the film had a modest box office run compared to K. Viswanath's earlier hits like 'Sankarabharanam'.
- Actress Aamani, who played the female lead, was known for her natural acting style and was cast after her debut in another Viswanath film.
- The story is loosely inspired by folklore about honesty and loyalty, common in Indian coastal communities.