Swapna Dutt

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
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. On 19 December 2010, Swapna married Prasad Varma. They have a daughter, Navya Vyjayanthi.

Television
She studied business management at The University of Findlay.

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

Awards

 * Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Yevade Subramanyam (2015)
 * Filmfare Award for Best Film - Telugu - Mahanati (2018)
 * SIIMA Award for Best Film - Mahanati (2018)
 * Zee Cine Awards Telugu - Mahanati (2018)
 * National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - Mahanati (2018)