Swapna Dutt

Swapna Dutt
Swapna Dutt at San Diego Comic-Con
Born
Swapna Dutt Chalasani

(1981-08-30) 30 August 1981 (age 43)
Alma materThe University of Findlay
OccupationFilm producer
Years active2000–present
Organization(s)Vyjayanthi Movies
Swapna Cinema
SpousePrasad Varma
Children1
ParentC. Aswani Dutt (Father)
RelativesPriyanka Dutt (Sister)
Nag Ashwin (Brother-in-law)
Sravanthi Dutt (Sister)
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - Mahanati (2018)

Swapna Dutt Chalasani (born 30 August 1981) is an Indian film producer known for her work in Telugu cinema. She is the daughter of C. Ashwini Dutt, a well-known Indian film producer and the founder of Vyjayanthi Movies.

Swapna began her career in filmmaking at the age of 18 as an associate producer of the movie Azad (2000). Soon after her first project, she co-produced movies with her father under his banner Vyjayanthi Movies with her sister Priyanka Dutt. Both Priyanka and Swapna revived Swapna Cinema in 2014. Swapna later produced Mahanati, for which she received a National Award, and later, Sita Ramam.

Early life and family

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Born in Vijayawada to the most renowned producer's family in Telugu cinema, Swapna is the eldest daughter of C. Aswani Dutt and Vinaya Kumari. She has two younger sisters: Priyanka Dutt, who co-produces movies with Swapna and Sravanthi Dutt, who is a businesswoman in the hospitality sector.[1] On 19 December 2010, Swapna married Prasad Varma. They have a daughter, Navya Vyjayanthi.[2]

Career

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Television

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She studied business management at The University of Findlay.[3]

Films

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Dutt at the success meet of Mahanati in May 2018

On 2014, Swapna launched Swapna Cinema.[4] Under the banner, Swapna and her sister Priyanka co-produced Yevade Subramanyam, directed by Priyanka's husband Nag Ashwin.[5] Much of the filming took place at the Everest Base Camps, becoming the first Indian film to be shot at the location.[6]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Company
2000 Azad Associate Producer Vyjayanthi Movies
2005 Jai Chiranjeeva Line Producer Vyjayanthi Movies
2005 Subhash Chandra Bose Producer Vyjayanthi Movies
2015 Yevade Subramanyam Producer Swapna Cinema
2018 Mahanati Producer Swapna Cinema
2022 Sita Ramam Producer Swapna Cinema
2024 Kalki 2898 AD Co-producer Vyjayanthi Movies

Television

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Title Role Channel
Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa Producer Zee Telugu
Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs[7] Producer Zee Telugu
Saptaswaralu Producer ETV Telugu
Jagadam Producer Local TV
Zee Telugu
Jayapradam Producer Local TV
Maa TV
ETV Telugu
Raju Rani Jagapathi Producer ETV Telugu
Super Producer ETV Telugu
Gata Jhanma Rahasyam Producer Maa TV
Narthana sala Producer ETV Telugu
Narthana sala 2 Producer ETV Telugu
Nee Kongu Bangaaram Kanu Producer Maa TV
Nee Kongu Bangaaram Kanu 2 Producer Maa TV
Jhummandi Naadam Producer ETV Telugu
Jhummandi Naadam 2 Producer ETV Telugu

Web Series

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Year Title Role Language Streaming Service
2018 Gangstars Producer Telugu Amazon Prime Video
2023 Kumari Srimathi Producer Telugu Amazon Prime Video

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (12 May 2018). "The Dutt sisters behind Mahanati". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Swapna Dutt introduces baby girl Navya Vyjayanthi - Times of India". The Times of India. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Smile of Success". The Hindu. 15 August 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
  4. ^ "Yevade Subramanyam' Review: Yes, He Is Worth The Find". GreatAndhra. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  5. ^ "Exclusvie | Dulquer Salmaan was a choice that I was hell bent on: Swapna Dutt Chalasani". Hindustan Times. 11 December 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  6. ^ staff (2 December 2014). "Yevade Subramanyam, the first Telugu film shot in Everest". Times of India. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
  7. ^ "Zee Saregamapa Little Champs final 2007". Idlebrain. Retrieved 9 September 2007.
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