Geetha (2019 film)

2019 Indian Kannada-language action drama film

Geetha

Theatrical Poster

Directed by| Vijay Naagendra
Written by| Vijay Naagendra
Produced by| Syed Salam
Shilpa Ganesh
Starring| Ganesh
Shanvi Srivastava
Prayaga Martin
Cinematography| Shreesha Kuduvalli
Edited by| Jnaanesh B. Matad
Music by| Anup Rubens

Production
companies

S.S Films
Golden Movies

Release date

* 27 September 2019 (2019-09-27)

Country| India
Language| Kannada

Geetha is a 2019 Indian Kannada action drama film written and directed by debutant Vijay Naagendra starring Ganesh, Shanvi Srivastava and Prayaga Martin in lead roles.[1] Anup Rubens handle the music for the movie. The film derives its name from 1981 film Geetha, directed by Shankar Nag, however, the film team has clarified the content is very different and revolves around the famous Gokak Agitation.[2][3]

## Plot

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Set against the backdrop of the Gokak Chaluvali (the language rights agitation in the 1980s in Karnataka), this movie tells the story of Akash and Geetha whose paths keep crossing as they bump into each other at different stages of their lives.

## Cast

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* Ganesh as Aakaash and younger Shankar
* Devaraj as elder Shankar
* Shanvi Srivastava as Priya and younger Aarthi
* Swathi as elder Aarthi
* Prayaga Martin as Geethanjali
* Parvathy Arun as younger Geethanjali
* Sudharani as elder Geethanjali
* Rangayana Raghu as Photo Raja
* Achyuth Kumar as Geetha's father
* Ravishankar Gowda as Ramesha
* Vishal Hegde as Prem
* Ravi Bhat as Priya's father
* Vihaan Ganesh as Aakaash
* K S Shridhar as Geethanjali's Father
* Bala Rajwadi as a cop

## Production

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The film is a joint venture of Syed Salam Films and Ganesh's home banner Golden Movies. The movie is shot in Kolkata, Manali and Bangalore.[4]

## Soundtrack

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Geetha

Soundtrack album by

Anup Rubens

Genre| Feature film soundtrack
Language| Kannada
Label| Anand Audio
Producer| Anup Rubens

The film's score and soundtrack is composed by Anup Rubens. The music rights are acquired by Anand Audio.

TracklistNo.| Title| Lyrics| Singer(s)| Length

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1.| "Kannadiga"| Santhosh Ananddram| Puneeth Rajkumar| 3:50
2.| "Helade Kelade"| Ghouse Peer| Rajesh Krishnan, Ananya Bhat| 4:30
3.| "Geetha Nanna Geetha" (Title Track)| Santhosh Ananddram| Sonu Nigam| 5:24
4.| "Party Maadu"| Chethan| Shashank Sheshagiri| 4:04
5.| "Male Male idhu"| Santhosh Ananddram| Vijay Prakash ,Nutana Mohan| 4:23
6.| "Kanninda Aagaaga"| Ghouse Peer| Chinmayi,Sai Charan| 4:06

## Reception

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A critic of The Times of India rated 3.5 out of 5 and wrote that "With this film, Vijaynaagendra emerges as a promising name, as he has given a heartfelt narrative that strikes the right chords".[5] Shashi Prasad of Deccan Chronicle stated that "To wrap it up, Geetha promises some good memories to cherish in the end".[6] A Sharadhaa of Cinema Express gave 4 stars out of 5 star and noted that "Overall, Geetha' is a perfect amalgam of two beautiful love stories told almost flawlessly".[7]

## References

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1. ^ Sharadhaa, A (2 July 2018). "'Geetha' will be special for my career: Ganesh". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 20 September 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
2. ^ "Ganesh's next revives title Geetha". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
3. ^ "History Repeats as Geetha for Ganesh". Archived from the original on 1 October 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
4. ^ "Ganesh begins shooting for Geetha". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 18 June 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
5. ^ "Geetha Movie Review : Geetha is a heartwarming emotional saga". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
6. ^ "Geetha movie review: In the 'memories' of love and agitation!". Archived from the original on 25 November 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
7. ^ "Geetha Movie Review: A perfect amalgam of two beautiful love stories". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.

## External links

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* Geetha at IMDb

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