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Swathi Thirunal (film)

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Swathi Thirunal
Poster
Directed byLenin Rajendran
Screenplay byLenin Rajendran
StarringAnant Nag
Srividya
Ambika
Ranjini
CinematographyMadhu Ambat
Edited byRavi
Music byM. B. Sreenivasan
Production
company
Chithranjali Studios
Distributed bySeven Arts
Release date
  • 4 September 1987 (1987-09-04)
Running time
133 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Swathi Thirunal is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language biographical film co-written and directed by Lenin Rajendran. The film is based on the life of Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma, the Maharaja of Travancore. It stars Anant Nag in the title role, with Srividya, Nedumudi Venu and Murali in other important roles. The cinematographer was Madhu Ambat.

Plot

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The story begins with Gowri Lakshmi Bayi entrusting the four-month-old Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma to the care of the English East India Company whose representative was Col. Munro. Then it cuts to when Swathi Thirunal is sixteen and takes over the reins of Travancore from his aunt Gowri Parvati Bayi. Swathi Thirunal's biography is then shown against the backdrop of the music that he himself has composed. The movie ends with his death in 1846.

Cast

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Production

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After Anant Nag's Kannada film Narada Vijaya (1980) was dubbed into Malayalam and performed well in the Kerala box office, the director Lenin Rajendran and cinematographer Madhu Ambat approached him to portray Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma in their biopic of him. Though initially reluctant, he ultimately agreed. Actor Saikumar was initially offered the lead role, but he later made his debut in Ramji Rao Speaking (1989). ([2] In return, Nag told Rajendran about the work of art director P. Krishnamoorthy whom he had worked with in Hamsageethe and the latter made his debut in Malayalam through this film.[3]

Soundtrack

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Swathi Thirunal
Soundtrack album by
Released1987
Length60:36
LabelTharangini Music
ProducerK. J. Yesudas

The film's original music was composed by M. B. Sreenivasan. The soundtrack features vocals of several singers including M. Balamuralikrishna, who received a State award for his work.

Song Title Singer(s) Raga
1 Pannakendra Sayana M. Balamuralikrishna, K. J. Yesudas, Neyyattinkara Vasudevan Raagamaalika (Sankarabharanam, Bhairavi, Revagupti)
2 Alarsara Parithapam K. J. Yesudas, B. Arundhathi Surutti
3 Mokshamu Galadha M. Balamuralikrishna Saramathi
4 Parama Purusha K. J. Yesudas, Neyyattinkara Vasudevan Vasantha
5 Suma Sayaka B. Arundhathi Karnataka Kapi
6 Parvathi Nayaka K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra Bowli
7 Sarasamukha Sarasija K. J. Yesudas Madhyamavati
8 Thillana Ambilikkuttan Dhanashree
9 Mamava Sada Janani Neyyattinkara Vasudevan Kanada
10 Devanuke Pathi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Darbari Kanada
11 Krupaya Palaya K. J. Yesudas Charukesi
12 Jamuna Kinaare M. Balamuralikrishna Mishra Pilu
13 Kosalendra Neyyattinkara Vasudevan Madhyamavati
14 Chaliye Kunjanamo K. S. Chithra Vrindavani sarang

Additional tracks from the movie

Song Title Singer(s) Raga
1 Bhaja Bhaja Manasa M. Balamuralikrishna Sindhu Bhairavi
2 Entharo M. Balamuralikrishna Shree
3 Mamava Sada Varade S. Janaki Nāttai Kurinji
4 Omanathinkal Kidavo S. Janaki Kurinji
5 Omanathinkal Kidavo B. Arundhathi Kurinji
6 Praananaathan B. Arundhathi Kambhoji
7 Sa Ni Dha Sa (Swarangal) Chorus
8 Anjaneya K. J. Yesudas Saveri
9 Anantha Venmani Haridas

Awards

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Kerala State Film Awards:

References

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  1. ^ Nair, N.J. (10 September 2010). "He epitomised the restive youth". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 September 2010. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Bengaluru film festival to honour Anant Nag's contribution to cinema". Deccan Herald. 23 February 2020. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  3. ^ "P Krishnamoorthy: Creative genius who gave grandeur to history". The New Indian Express. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
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