Swayamvaram (1982 film)
Swayamvaram is a 1982 Indian Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and starring Sobhan Babu, Jayaprada, Rao Gopala Rao and Gummadi in the lead roles. Narayana Rao himself played a supporting role. The film marked the fifth collaboration of the director with actor Sobhan Babu. The film was released on 6 August, 1982 alongside actor Krishna's Prema Nakshatram.[1][2][3]
| Swayamvaram | |
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| Directed by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Produced by | D. Rama Raju D. Vijaya Rama Raju |
| Written by | Dasari Narayana Rao (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Story by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Starring | Sobhan Babu Jayaprada Rao Gopala Rao Gummadi Anjali Devi Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Music by | Sathyam |
| Cinematography | K. S. Mani |
| Edited by | D. Rajagopala Rao |
Production company | Lakshmi Ganesh Chitra |
| Distributed by | Shayikrishna |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Cast
- Sobhan Babu
- Jayaprada
- Rao Gopala Rao
- Gummadi
- Anjali Devi
- Ramaprabha
- Pushpalatha
- Dasari Narayana Rao
- Roopa Chakravarthy
- Gouri
- Sathya Chitra
- Master Purushottam
- Baby Meena
- Master Phani Kumar
Music
| Swayamvaram | |
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| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Filmi |
Veturi, Rajashri and Dasari Narayana Rao penned the lyrics for the songs composed by Sathyam.[4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nenikkada" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:30 |
| 2. | "Musigesina Mabbullo" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:40 |
| 3. | "Harivillu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:05 |
| 4. | "Aakasam Yenduko" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:23 |
| 5. | "Gaali Vanalo" | K. J. Yesudas | 6:13 |
Reception
The film received positive reviews from both critics and audience unlike Prema Nakshatram which was rejected within the initial few days of its theatrical run.
The film had a direct run of 100 days in movie halls of Hyderabad. It ran for 50 days in Nellore, Rajahmundry, Waltair, Tirupathi, Bejawada, Guntur and Warangal. In Nizamabad, the film had a theatrical run of 63 days which was equivalent to the then highest run of ANR's Premabhishekam in the centre. In other centres like Kakinada, the film was removed from theaters despite a highly successful 14 days run to facilitate the release of other major releases like Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu, Krishnavataram and Meghasandesam. [5] The film was declared a Superhit at the box office.
Legacy
The film's title was reused for a 1999 Telugu film starring Venu Thottempudi.
Reference
- Telugucineblitz.blogspot.com. "1". Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- bharatmovies. "2". Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- indiancine. "3". Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- Mymazaa. "Swayamvaram Songs". Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- sbdbforums (8 February 2012). "Sobhan Babu: A Rare Box Office Phenomenon". Retrieved 7 October 2019.
External links
Swayamvaram on IMDb