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Directed by Kranthi Kumar, Swati leans on a strong ensemble — Meenakshi Sheshadri, Shashi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 1986.
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