| Subha Sankalpam | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Viswanath |
| Written by | K. Viswanath |
| Produced by | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | P. C. Sreeram |
| Edited by | G. G. Krishna Rao |
| Music by | M. M. Keeravani |
Production company | Sri Kodandapani Film Circuit |
| Distributed by | Raaj Kamal Films International(Tamil version) |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Subha Sankalpam (transl. Good resolve) is a 1995 IndianTelugu-language film directed byK. Viswanath and produced byS. P. Balasubrahmanyam.[1] The film featuresKamal Haasan,Aamani andPriya Raman in lead roles, with Viswanath playing a significant supporting role. The cinematography was handled byP. C. Sreeram, and the music was composed byM. M. Keeravani. The film received fiveNandi Awards and threeFilmfare Awards. It was later dubbed intoTamil asPaasavalai.[2] This film marked the last straight, non-bilingual Telugu film of Kamal Hassan as a solo lead.[3]
The film centers on a fishing lord named Rayudu, who generously donates his wealth to the laborers working on his fishing farm. Dasu, a local fisherman, falls in love with Ganga, a carpenter, and Rayudu arranges their marriage. However, Rayudu's son is a troubled individual, influenced by the schemes of Kota. Concerned about his son's malevolent behavior, Rayudu entrusts a substantial cash box, meant for building a colony for fishermen, to Dasu. Unfortunately, the son's associates exacerbate his issues, leading him into significant debt.
They devise a plan to steal the money from Dasu's home while he is away. In their attempt to protect the cash, Ganga and Nirmala suffer serious injuries. This distressing news causes Rayudu to suffer a heart attack. While doctors fight to save him, Ganga and Nirmala pass away in the city, a fact that Dasu conceals from the villagers, who eagerly await Ganga's return, including Rayudu.
The day arrives when the colony is completed, and a ceremony is scheduled to distribute the houses to the needy. Rayudu wishes for Dasu and Ganga to lead the ceremony, allowing them to take charge from that point onward. In a poignant moment, Dasu performs the ritual using his wife's ashes, which shocks the villagers and deeply saddens Rayudu, although he soon comes to terms with the situation.
Rayudu's granddaughter Sandhya harbors feelings for Dasu but refrains from marrying him, as he remains devoted to Ganga. She takes Dasu's infant son to America until he reaches the age of seven, eventually returning him to Dasu, who has now become the primary caretaker of Rayudu's farm while continuing to fishing alongside the community.
Kamal Haasan, co-producer for the film, persuaded and succeeded in gettingK. Viswanath to make his debut as an actor for the film. Kamal Haasan revealed that the character required a renowned person to play the man who he bowed to, and if it was any other person, scenes would have had to be used to establish his importance.
The film was mostly shot on coastal areas ofAppikonda village in Visakhapatnam and some coastal and other areas in Vizianagaram.
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| Released | 1995 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 28:12 | ||||
| Language | Telugu | ||||
| Label | Echo | ||||
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The music for the film was composed by M. M. Keeravani, with lyrics penned by Veturi and Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry. The album was a major success, with all tracks becoming popular, particularly the song "Seetamma Andalu," performed byS. P. Balasubrahmanyam,K. S. Chithra, andS. P. Sailaja. Sailaja's rendition earned her theNandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer, marking her first win in the category.
Keeravani also received theFilmfare Award for Best Music Director for his work on the film. He utilized Chithra's voice for Priya Raman, Sailaja's voice for Aamani to provide a folk-style touch, and Pallavi's voice for background music with a Hollywood influence. The song "Narudu Bratuku Nartana," sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, incorporated elements fromIlayaraja's hit track inSagara Sangamam (1983) and referenced two tracks from the film itself, "Chiranjeevi Soubhagyavathi" and "Seetamma Andalu."
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Seetamma Andalu" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,K. S. Chithra,S. P. Sailaja & Chorus | 04:59 |
| 2. | "Moodu Mullu" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja & Chorus | 05:06 |
| 3. | "Haillessa Hailessa" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, S. P. Pallavi & Chorus | 04:11 |
| 4. | "Chiranjeevi Soubhagyavathi" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra & S. P. Pallavi | 02:17 |
| 5. | "Srisailamlo" | Vennelakanti | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Chorus | 03:00 |
| 6. | "Narudu Bratuku Natana" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 03:25 |
| 7. | "Chukkalanni Kalisi" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. P. Sailaja | 03:06 |
| 8. | "Hari Paadana (Hailessa- 2)" | Veturi | K. S. Chithra | 02:08 |
| Total length: | 28:12 | |||
Subha Sankalpam was released on April 28, 1995. The film won fiveNandi Awards.
The film was later dubbed intoTamil asPaasavalai, released on July 28, 1995. This version was distributed by Kamal Haasan's own production company,Raaj Kamal Films International. Reviewing this version for Tamil magazineKalki, R. P. R. wrote it is possible only for the best directors to bring a unique actor to his style and make him show a new dimension. K. Viswanath has achieved. In that sense it is not a Kamal film; Viswanath film.[5]
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