In Pithapuram, Bala (Ganesh) is a government worker. He is a straightforward individual who has no idea how to interact with ladies. He meets Bhagyalakshmi (Varsha Bollamma) at a coffee shop and falls in love with her right away for Pelli Choopulu. But before expressing her opinion, she waits a few days. She grows to like him gradually. On the day of their wedding, Divya Sripada, a woman with a toddler, shows up and claims that Bala is the father. Bala acknowledges that his error led to the birth of the child. The wedding is postponed. What did he do wrong? And why did he not share this earlier incident with Bhagyalakshmi?
It’s a nice debut for Ganesh. He does alright in the boy next door position, visually speaking. The story enables him to register for his first expedition and stay afloat. Varsha Bollamma’s role in the film is substantial and offers her room for growth. She was effective in the part. In controlling her emotions, Varsha was successful. Subbaraju is remarkable in a comedic part. Gokaraju Ramana and Rao Ramesh, who play supporting roles, are the real stars of the movie. Through the entire movie, they foster a lively mood.
Swathimuthyam was written and directed by Lakshman K. Krishna. The movie begins simply, but right before the pre-intermission point, a twist is introduced that is both unexpected and well-executed. It was a good idea for him to weave the subject of sperm donation into the family drama, and he handled the action well without including any unnecessary scenes. On the other hand, if the director had concentrated on giving the first half of the film a tight storyline, the outcome would have been universal.
Regarding the film’s director, Lakshman K. Krishna, he did a respectable job. This humorous drama’s music, composed by Mahathi Swara Sagar, is one of its strongest points. Every song is a situational montage piece that sounds good on screen. Surya’s cinematography is generally good, however certain scenes appear unimpressive on a large screen. Smooth and precise editing by Navin Nooli keeps the action moving forward without much lag.
Verdict; Despite dealing with a delicate subject and being predictable, the film is entertaining because of the lighthearted story that keeps viewers interested all the way through. Three key elements—the drama in the scene before intermission, the enjoyable second half, and the short running time—are strengths. 3/5