Swayamkrushi is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Vijayashanti in main leads, with Sarvadaman D. Banerjee, and Sumalatha in other pivotal roles. The film chronicles the life of a self-educated cobbler's journey from rags to riches. The film was screened at the International Film Festival of India, the Asia Pacific Film Festival; the film was dubbed into Russian and was screened at the special mention section at the Moscow International Film Festival. Chiranjeevi garnered the Indian Express Best Actor, and the Nandi Award for Best Actor award for his performance. Vijayashanti garnered the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film. It was dubbed into Hindi as Dharamyudh.

Plot

Sambayya (Chiranjeevi), a humble cobbler, is devoted to raising his late sister's son, Chinna (played by Arjun/Sirish), while also supporting the education of the orphaned Sarada (Sumalatha), on whom he has a quiet crush and hopes to marry someday. However, circumstances take a different turn when Sarada marries Bhaskar (Sarvadaman Banerjee). Meanwhile, Ganga (Vijayashanti), who has long harbored feelings for Sambayya, undergoes a tubectomy to prove her commitment to being a devoted mother to Chinna, ensuring that her focus remains solely on their family. Despite initial hardships, Ganga and Sambayya start a shoe business, which flourishes, bringing them wealth. Trouble arises when Chinna's estranged father, Govind (Charan Raj), a criminal freshly out of prison, returns and joins forces with Ganga's unscrupulous father to make demands on Sambayya, including claiming guardianship of Chinna. In the end, Chinna defies his father, choosing to stay with Sambayya. Together, they return to their humble roots, resuming Sambayya's original profession as a cobbler.

Cast

Soundtrack

Soundtrack composed by Ramesh Naidu was released through Lahari Music label. Lyrics were written by C. Narayana Reddy and Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry while a song written by Kshetrayya was also used in this film.

Awards