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Swathi Kiranam(1992)

8.5/10
Telugu141 mins

Swathi Kiranam (1992) is a 141-minute Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath. Starring Dharmavarupu Subramanyam, K. Viswanath and Manjunath. With an audience rating of 8.5/10, Swathi Kiranam stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1992.

Director:K. Viswanath
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1992
Director
K. Viswanath
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 21m
GudVibe Rating
8.5/10

Storyline

A music teacher is jealous of his young student's amazing talent. Their rivalry grows as the student becomes more successful.

A jealous teacher. A gifted student. A musical rivalry.

Film Details

8.5Rating
141Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1992
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSwathi Kiranam · Pranavam · സ്വാതി കിരണം

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identitycorruptionfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's story is loosely inspired by the real-life relationship between legendary Carnatic singer Balamuralikrishna and his guru.
  • It was the first Telugu film to be shot extensively in the historic town of Rajahmundry, known for its cultural heritage.
  • Actress Manju Bhargavi, who played the disciple's mother, was a trained classical dancer in real life.
  • The film's climax scene was shot in a single continuous take lasting over 10 minutes.
  • Despite critical acclaim, the movie had a modest commercial run but later gained a strong cult following.
  • Director K. Viswanath insisted on using live recording of the songs on set instead of playback for authenticity.
  • The role of the young disciple was offered to several established child actors before finalizing Master Surya.

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