Swayam Krushi
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Swayamkrushi is a Telugu
movie released on 3 September 1987 . It was made on Poornodaya Movie Creations by Edida Nageshwara Rao
and directed by Kasinadhuni Viswanath
and had Chiranjeevi
act in Kasinadhuni Viswanath
's direction for the second time after Subhalekha
. It also had Vijayashanti
, Sumalatha
and others. The film was a vehicle for Chiranjeevi
to show his acting prowess and to return to classical movies genre as a change from his then prevailing action hero image. The movie was critically well acclaimed and a moderate success at box-office and always mentioned as a movie which showcased Chiranjeevi
's acting ability. It also won him a Nandi Award for Best Actor
. This film was screened at the Russian Film festival.
Swayam Krushi is rated as the 6th best film of K.Vishwanath by Telugu movie website Fresh and Rotten
) is a cobbler who raises his dead sister's son Chinna (Arjun/Sirish) while also financing the education of the orphaned Sharada (Sumalatha
). He also nurses a love crush and intends to marry her someday.
In a turn of events, Sharada marries Bhaskar (Sarvadaman Banerjee
) and Ganga (Vijayashanti
) who has also nursed a love towards Sambaiah, has a tubectomy in order to marry Sambaiah. She does it so that she would be a completely dedicated mother to Chinna. After initial struggles, Ganga and Sambaiah become wealthy.
Chinna's biological father Govind (Charan Raj
) who is a criminal returns from prison and teams up with Ganga's father (a no-good father, role with villain shades) to make a series of demands on Sambaiah and to claim Chinna's guardianship.
Eventually, Chinna rebels against his father and both he and Sambaiah return to latter's modest original profession of cobbler.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
movie released on 3 September 1987 . It was made on Poornodaya Movie Creations by Edida Nageshwara Rao
Edida Nageshwara Rao
Edida Nageswara Rao is an Indian film producer in Telugu Cinema. He owns the 30 yr old film production house Poornodaya Movie Creations in Tollywood.-Career:...
and directed by Kasinadhuni Viswanath
Kasinadhuni Viswanath
Kasinadhuni Vishwanath is an Indian film director and actor from Telugu Cinema. He is a multiple winner of National Film Award and Nandi Award...
and had Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi is a Telugu film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu Cinema along with a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Punadhirallu . However, Pranam Khareedu released at the box office earlier...
act in Kasinadhuni Viswanath
Kasinadhuni Viswanath
Kasinadhuni Vishwanath is an Indian film director and actor from Telugu Cinema. He is a multiple winner of National Film Award and Nandi Award...
's direction for the second time after Subhalekha
Subhalekha
Subhalekha is a 1982 Telugu film which stars Chiranjeevi in the lead role and was made by K. Viswanath. It was the first time they worked together; after this success they went on to make two more movies: Swayamkrushi in 1987 and Aapathbandhavudu in 1992...
. It also had Vijayashanti
Vijayashanti
Vijayashanti is an Indian film actress and a politician from Andhra Pradesh. She has acted in over 185 movies in seven languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. She was born in Anaparti, India on 24 June 1966. She is credited as "The Lady Superstar" of South Indian cinema...
, Sumalatha
Sumalatha
Sumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early life:...
and others. The film was a vehicle for Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi is a Telugu film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu Cinema along with a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Punadhirallu . However, Pranam Khareedu released at the box office earlier...
to show his acting prowess and to return to classical movies genre as a change from his then prevailing action hero image. The movie was critically well acclaimed and a moderate success at box-office and always mentioned as a movie which showcased Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi is a Telugu film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu Cinema along with a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Punadhirallu . However, Pranam Khareedu released at the box office earlier...
's acting ability. It also won him a Nandi Award for Best Actor
Nandi Award for Best Actor
Nandi Award for Best actor started in 1965.The Nandi Award for Best Actor winners:-See also:* Nandi Awards* Cinema of Andhra Pradesh...
. This film was screened at the Russian Film festival.
Swayam Krushi is rated as the 6th best film of K.Vishwanath by Telugu movie website Fresh and Rotten
Synopsis
Sambaiah (ChiranjeeviChiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi is a Telugu film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu Cinema along with a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Punadhirallu . However, Pranam Khareedu released at the box office earlier...
) is a cobbler who raises his dead sister's son Chinna (Arjun/Sirish) while also financing the education of the orphaned Sharada (Sumalatha
Sumalatha
Sumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early life:...
). He also nurses a love crush and intends to marry her someday.
In a turn of events, Sharada marries Bhaskar (Sarvadaman Banerjee
Sarvadaman D. Banerjee
Sarvadaman D. Banerjee is an Indian actor. He has acted in various Hindi, Sanskrit and Telugu movies. He is best known for playing Krishna in Ramanand Sagar's hit Television series Krishna .-Personal life:...
) and Ganga (Vijayashanti
Vijayashanti
Vijayashanti is an Indian film actress and a politician from Andhra Pradesh. She has acted in over 185 movies in seven languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. She was born in Anaparti, India on 24 June 1966. She is credited as "The Lady Superstar" of South Indian cinema...
) who has also nursed a love towards Sambaiah, has a tubectomy in order to marry Sambaiah. She does it so that she would be a completely dedicated mother to Chinna. After initial struggles, Ganga and Sambaiah become wealthy.
Chinna's biological father Govind (Charan Raj
Charan Raj
Charan Raj is an Indian film actor, director, music director, film producer and writer, primarily works in Tamil and other southern languages. Charan Raj is known for his outstanding performances in films like Gentleman, Indrudu Chandrudu and Kartavyam. He was also a part of Rajanikanth Hits Phool...
) who is a criminal returns from prison and teams up with Ganga's father (a no-good father, role with villain shades) to make a series of demands on Sambaiah and to claim Chinna's guardianship.
Eventually, Chinna rebels against his father and both he and Sambaiah return to latter's modest original profession of cobbler.
Cast
- ChiranjeeviChiranjeeviChiranjeevi is a Telugu film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu Cinema along with a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Punadhirallu . However, Pranam Khareedu released at the box office earlier...
.... Sambaiah - VijayashantiVijayashantiVijayashanti is an Indian film actress and a politician from Andhra Pradesh. She has acted in over 185 movies in seven languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. She was born in Anaparti, India on 24 June 1966. She is credited as "The Lady Superstar" of South Indian cinema...
.... Ganga - SumalathaSumalathaSumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early life:...
.... Sarada - Arjun .... Chinna (as Master Arjun)
- Charan RajCharan RajCharan Raj is an Indian film actor, director, music director, film producer and writer, primarily works in Tamil and other southern languages. Charan Raj is known for his outstanding performances in films like Gentleman, Indrudu Chandrudu and Kartavyam. He was also a part of Rajanikanth Hits Phool...
.... Govind - Sarvadaman BanerjeeSarvadaman D. BanerjeeSarvadaman D. Banerjee is an Indian actor. He has acted in various Hindi, Sanskrit and Telugu movies. He is best known for playing Krishna in Ramanand Sagar's hit Television series Krishna .-Personal life:...
.... Bhaskar - J.V. Somayajulu
- BrahmanandamBrahmanandamBrahmanandam Kanneganti is an Indian actor, commonly appearing in Telugu films. He was born into a Viswakarma gold smith family. He holds Guinness World Record for acting in the most number of films in a single language. He was starred in over 900 films till date. He is noted for Physical comedy...
- M.V.S. Harnatha Rao
- P. L. NarayanaP. L. NarayanaP. L. Narayana or P. Lakshmi Narayana is a famous South Indian actor and playwright. He has acted in many character roles particularly those of downtrodden people and those in misery....
- S.K. Misro
Crew
- Director: Kasinadhuni ViswanathKasinadhuni ViswanathKasinadhuni Vishwanath is an Indian film director and actor from Telugu Cinema. He is a multiple winner of National Film Award and Nandi Award...
- Writers: Kasinadhuni ViswanathKasinadhuni ViswanathKasinadhuni Vishwanath is an Indian film director and actor from Telugu Cinema. He is a multiple winner of National Film Award and Nandi Award...
(story & screenplay), Jandhyala (dialogue) - Producer: Edida Nageshwara RaoEdida Nageshwara RaoEdida Nageswara Rao is an Indian film producer in Telugu Cinema. He owns the 30 yr old film production house Poornodaya Movie Creations in Tollywood.-Career:...
- Executive Producer: Edida Sriram
- Music: Ramesh NaiduRamesh NaiduPasupuleti Ramesh Naidu was a South Indian music director. His major works were in Telugu films in the 1970s and 1980s. The music he did for the film Megha Sandesham is consideredas his best score.-Biography:...
- Cinematography: Lok SinghLok SinghLok Singh is a cinematographer in the Telugu film industry. He has worked with well experienced directors such as A. Kodandarami Reddy, Vijaya Bapineedu, and K. Vishwanath...
- Lyrics: Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry & C. Narayana Reddy
- Playback singers: S.P. Balasubramaniam, S.P. Sailaja & S. JanakiS. JanakiS. Janaki is an Indian female playback singer. Renowned for her voice modulation abilities, she has sung in many Indian languages, most frequently in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, she has won four National Film Awards and 35...
Box office
- The film was a commercial success and completed 100 days in most of A centers and 50 days in B & C centers.