# Subha Sankalpam

Subha Sankalpam (transl. Good resolve) is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Viswanath and produced by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. The film features Kamal Haasan, Aamani and Priya Raman in lead roles, with Viswanath playing a significant supporting role. The cinematography was handled by P. C. Sreeram, and the music was composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film received five Nandi Awards and three Filmfare Awards. It was later dubbed into Tamil as Paasavalai.

## Cast

* Kamal Haasan as Dasu
* Aamani as Ganga
* K. Viswanath as Raayudu
* Priya Raman as Sandhya
* Kota Srinivasa Rao
* Gollapudi Maruti Rao as Chennakesava Rao
* Nirmalamma
* Rallapalli as Bheema Raju
* Sakshi Ranga Rao
* Sameer
* Mallikharjunarao
* Sanjay Asrani
* Sri Lakshmi
* Vaishnavi Aravind

## Production

Kamal Haasan, co-producer for the film, persuaded and succeeded in getting K. Viswanath to make his debut as an actor for the film. Kamal Haasan revealed that the character required a renowned person to play the man who he bowed to, and if it was any other person, scenes would have had to be used to establish his importance.

## Music

The music for the film was composed by M. M. Keeravani, with lyrics penned by Veturi and Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry. The album was a major success, with all tracks becoming popular, particularly the song "Seetamma Andalu," performed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, and S. P. Sailaja. Sailaja's rendition earned her the Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer, marking her first win in the category.
Keeravani also received the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for his work on the film. He utilized Chithra's voice for Priya Raman, Sailaja's voice for Aamani to provide a folk-style touch, and Pallavi's voice for background music with a Hollywood influence. The song "Narudu Bratuku Nartana," sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, incorporated elements from Ilayaraja's hit track in Sagara Sangamam (1983) and referenced two tracks from the film itself, "Chiranjeevi Soubhagyavathi" and "Seetamma Andalu."

### Tamil tracklist

* Seethaiyamma - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, S. P. Sailaja
* Poomaalai - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja
* Sree Rangathu - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
* Indha Kadudhasikku - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
* Kadu Malaigal - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja
* Ulaga Vaazhkai - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
* Sree Hariyin Paadham - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra

## Reception

Subha Sankalpam was released on April 28, 1995. The film won five Nandi Awards.
The film was later dubbed into Tamil as Paasavalai, released on July 28, 1995. This version was distributed by Kamal Haasan's own production company, Raaj Kamal Films International. Reviewing this version for Tamil magazine Kalki, R. P. R. wrote it is possible only for the best directors to bring a unique actor to his style and make him show a new dimension. K. Viswanath has achieved. In that sense it is not a Kamal film; Viswanath film.

## Awards

Nandi Awards
* Best Actress - Aamani
* Best Supporting Actress - Vaishnavi Aravind
* Best Character Actor - K. Viswanath
* Best Female Playback Singer - S. P. Sailaja
* Best Editor - G.G.Krishna Rao
Filmfare Awards South
* Best Film - Telugu - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
* Best Director - Telugu - K. Viswanath
* Best Music Director - Telugu - M. M. Keeravani