Swayamvara is a 1973 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by C. R. Basavaraju. The film stars Rajkumar, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, T. N. Balakrishna and Dinesh. The film has musical score by Rajan–Nagendra. The movie is based on a novel of same name by Ma. Na. Murthy.

Plot

Bharati is a young socialite who does not want to marry. Her father's will explicitly mentions that she would not inherit the family's wealth without marriage. Balakrishna, her lawyer and trusted adviser, sees the news in the paper about Rajkumar, who is a convict about to be hanged. Bharati marries Rajkumar, just to claim her ancestral wealth. The day before the hanging, the real killer reveals on his death-bed that Rajkumar is innocent. Rajkumar is released and thinks it was the marital bliss that changed his fortunes. Anguished that her plans are thwarted, Bharati cries and accuses Rajkumar of plotting. Being the simpleton that he is, Rajkumar mentions he only came to thank her and walks away from her life. Bharati's suitor Dinesh turns up to entice Bharati and enquire on when the estate will be in Bharati's name. The clause inserted in the will shocks them. Bharati must lead a marital life with her husband for at least one month.