Swapnalokam

Swapnalokam
Poster
Directed byBhimaneni Srinivasa Rao
Written byStory & Screenplay:
Pankaj Advani
Kundan Shah
Dialogues:
Ramesh-Gopi
Based onKabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994)
Produced byM. Narasimha Rao
StarringJagapathi Babu
Raasi
Rahul
CinematographyJasti Uday Bhaskar
Edited byGowtham Raju
Music byVandemataram Srinivas
Production
company
Raasi Movies
Release date
  • 26 February 1999 (1999-02-26)
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Swapnalokam (transl. World of Swapna  – transl. Dreamworld) is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao and produced by M. Narasimha Rao under the banner of Raasi Movies.[1] The film stars Jagapathi Babu and Raasi in lead roles. The film's music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas.[2] It is a remake of the 1994 Hindi film Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa directed by Kundan Shah.[3][4] The film failed at the box office.[5]

Plot

The film revolves around Kasi, a carefree and kind-hearted young man in love with his childhood friend Swapna. Despite his affections, Swapna is unaware of Kasi’s feelings and becomes romantically involved with Sanjay. The story explores Kasi’s struggles with unrequited love, his attempts to win Swapna’s heart, and his journey of self-discovery. The narrative is set against a lighthearted and emotional backdrop, interspersed with moments of humour and drama.

Cast

Production

The film was directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao, known for his work on remakes. The story, originally written by Pankaj Advani and Kundan Shah, was adapted into Telugu by writers Ramesh-Gopi. Production of the film was underway by December 1998.[8] Principal photography and post-production were executed on a tight schedule, enabling the film to meet its planned release in February 1999.

The project marked the debut of Richard Rishi, credited as Rahul, in a lead role as an adult following his earlier appearances as a child actor.[9]

Music

The soundtrack of Swapnalokam was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas and released under Supreme Music label. The lyrics were penned by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry and Chandrabose.[2][10]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Premisthunna Premisthunna"ChandraboseHariharan4:23
2."Amitabh Bachchan Height"ChandraboseUdit Narayan, Sarada4:20
3."Gagana Seemaladire Maa Inta"SirivennelaS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha4:34
4."Suprabhatamlo Melukunnana"SirivennelaS. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:36
5."Manasannadi Naakunnadi"ChandraboseS. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:46
6."Beautiful, Beautiful"ChandraboseUdit Narayan5:02
Total length:27:41

Reception

Griddaluru Gopal Rao of Zamin Ryot disliked Jagapathi Babu's acting while praising that of Rahul's and Vandemataram Srinivas' music.[11]

References

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  4. ^ Arunachalam, Param. BollySwar: 1991–2000. Mavrix Infotech. p. 491. ISBN 978-81-938482-1-0.
  5. ^ Ravi Kennedy, S (30 September 1999). "Comeback trails". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 12 May 2005. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Singer Sunitha - Ram Veerapaneni: గాయని సునీత, ఆమె భర్త రామ్ వీరపనేని మధ్య ఏజ్ గ్యాప్ ఎంతో తెలుసా.. ?". News18 Telugu. 10 May 2023. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Vidya chitchat - Telugu film choreographer and director". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  8. ^ "ఫ్లాప్ బాధ్యత నాదే!" [I'm responsible for the flop!] (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). 25 December 1998. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 August 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  9. ^ "DVD rental place in Hyderabad - Cinema Paradiso". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 25 September 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Swapna Lokam". vintagestore.in. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  11. ^ Griddaluru Gopal Rao (12 March 1999). "స్వప్నలోకంలో హాస్య విలాసం" (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). pp. 9, 11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2022.