Swayamvaram (1972)
Plot
Swayamvaram (English: One's Own Choice) is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language drama film co-written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan, starring Madhu and Sharada in the lead roles. Notable smaller roles were played by Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair, Adoor Bhavani, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, and Bharat Gopy. The film depicts the life of a couple—Vishwam (Madhu) and Sita (Sharada)—who have married against their parents' wishes and want to start a new life at a new place. The title is an allusion to the ancient Indian practice of a girl of marriageable age choosing a husband from among a list of suitors. Swayamvaram marked several debuts—directorial of Gopalakrishnan, acting of the Malayalam star Bharat Gopy, and film producing of the Chitralekha Film Cooperative, an organisation cofounded by Gopalakrishnan himself. The film features an original score by M. B. Sreenivasan, camerawork by Mankada Ravi Varma, and film editing by Ramesan. Writer-director K. P. Kumaran co-scripted the film with Gopalakrishnan. It took seven years for Gopalakrishnan to get the project rolling when his initial proposal for a loan to make a film was turned down by the Film Finance Corporation (FFC). The FFC later parti
Swayamvaram details
| Industry | Malayalam |
|---|---|
| Year | 1972 |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 2h 11m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Adoor Gopalakrishnan |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ml |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Swayamvaram about?
Swayamvaram (English: One's Own Choice) is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language drama film co-written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan, starring Madhu and Sharada in the lead roles. Notable smaller roles were played by Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair, Adoor Bhavani, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, and Bharat Gopy. The film depicts the life of a couple—Vishwam (Madhu) and Sita (Sharada)—who have married against their parents' wishes and want to start a new life at a new place. The title is an allusion to the ancient Indian practice of a girl of marriageable age choosing a husband from among a list of suitors. Swayamvaram marked several debuts—directorial of Gopalakrishnan, acting of the Malayalam star Bharat Gopy, and film producing of the Chitralekha Film Cooperative, an organisation cofounded by Gopalakrishnan himself. The film features an original score by M. B. Sreenivasan, camerawork by Mankada Ravi Varma, and film editing by Ramesan. Writer-director K. P. Kumaran co-scripted the film with Gopalakrishnan. It took seven years for Gopalakrishnan to get the project rolling when his initial proposal for a loan to make a film was turned down by the Film Finance Corporation (FFC). The FFC later parti
Who is in the cast of Swayamvaram?
Swayamvaram stars Madhu, Sharada, Adoor Bhavani, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair, Bharat Gopy and is directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Swayamvaram online?
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How long is Swayamvaram?
Swayamvaram runs 2h 11m (131 minutes).
Who directed Swayamvaram?
Swayamvaram was directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
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