Swathi Thirunal (film)

Swathi Thirunal is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language biographical film directed by Lenin Rajendran. The film is based on the life of Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma, the Maharaja of Travancore, a 19th-century Indian monarch, composer, and musicologist.

The film explores Swathi Thirunal's life, focusing on his contributions to Carnatic music, his administrative reforms, and the challenges he faced as a ruler under British colonial rule. It delves into his personal relationships and his struggles to balance his artistic passions with his responsibilities as a king. The movie highlights the complex socio-political landscape of the time and the impact of colonialism on princely states like Travancore. The film's narrative often intertwines Swathi Thirunal's compositions with the events of his life, providing a context for his musical genius.