Geetha is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi films. She debuted in the Tamil film Bairavi (as Rajinikanth's sister). Since then she has acted in over 200 films in all major South Indian languages, and in a few Hindi films.[1] She also appears in South Indian television serials. Geetha has won two Filmfare Awards South and Kerala State Film Awards, Karnataka State Film Awards each.[2]
Geetha | |
|---|---|
| Born | Geetha Kadambee Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1978–1998 2003–present |
| Spouse |
Vasan Thatham (m. 1997) |
| Children | 1 |
Career
editGeetha made her film debut with the 1978 Tamil film Bairavi as the title character in which she played Rajinikanth's sister. She was in her seventh grade when she was cast for the film.[3] She later discontinued her studies to concentrate on her movie career.[4] Her performance as Indira in the 1986 Malayalam film Panchagni[5] based on the true life story of a Naxalite revolutionary Ajitha was well acclaimed and described by The Hindu as "one of Malayalam cinema's landmark heroines".[3] The same year she had more Malayalam releases such as Sukhamo Devi, Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku, Aavanazhi, Geetham, etc. made her a popular actress in Malayalam cinema[3] She won the State award for the second best actress in 1989 for Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha.,[3] most of her notable performances were with Mammootty and Mohanlal.
Her notable Kannada movies are with Rajkumar, Ananth Nag, Vishnuvardhan and Ambareesh. Some of her notable movies are Dhruva Thare, Devatha Manushya, Anuraga Aralithu, Shruthi Seridaaga, and Aakasmika with Rajkumar. Other films are Eradu Rekhegalu, Mareyada Manikya, Mrugaalaya, Veeradhi Veera, Mithileya Seethayaru, Nenapina Doni, Bairavi, Shiva Mecchida, Giri Baale, Ramanna Shamanna, Goonda Guru, Nigooda Rahasya, Ramapurada Ravana, Prachanda Kulla, Hrudaya Pallavi, Daada, Aaradhane, Shabarimale Swamy Ayyappa and Aruna Raaga. She formed a successful romantic pair with Ambareesh and acted with him in over fifteen movies.
Geetha also acted in Tamil Serials like Kai Alavu Manasu and Engirindho Vanthaal, both directed by K. Balachander. She also starred in the Tamil Serials such as Katha Kathayaam Karanamaam and recently in Rajakumari, where she played Ramya Krishnan's mother which aired on Sun TV.
She did a cameo as Kamal Haasan's dance partner for the song 'Ve Vela Gopemmala' in K. Viswanath's Sagara Sangamam.
Personal life
editIn 1997 she married Vasan Thatham, an American CPA and Indian Chartered accountant. The couple lived in New Jersey, where Vasan is a business promoter and advisor to corporations. The couple have one son who was born in 1999[6]
After her marriage, she took a break from acting during 1998 to 2002. She returned to acting in 2003 and has played roles like hero's mother, in movies such as Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Okkadu, Pournami, Unakkum Enakkum, Santosh Subramaniam, Azhagiya Tamil Magan, Masters and Anwar. She has since moved to Chennai.[7]
Filmography
editMalayalam
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Garjanam | Rekha | |
| 1986 | Panchagni | Indira | Voiced by Anandavally |
| Sukhamo Devi | Thara | ||
| Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku | Sreedevi | ||
| Rareeram | Radha teacher | ||
| Aavanazhi | Seetha | ||
| Ente Sonia | Anitha | ||
| Geetham | Aparna, Atheena | Dual role | |
| Sayam Sandhya | Uma | Voiced by Anandavally | |
| 1987 | Nirabhedhangal | Shalini | |
| Rithubhedam | Devu | ||
| Vrutham | Radha | ||
| Sruthi | Subhadra Thampuratti | ||
| Amrutham Gamaya | Bhanu | Voiced by Anandavally | |
| Athinumappuram | Rekha | ||
| 1988 | Theruvu Narthaki | Rema | |
| Innaleyude Baakki | Sumathi | ||
| Vaishali | Malini | ||
| Bhadrachitta | Bhadra | ||
| 1989 | Chakkikotha Chankaran | Shailaja | |
| Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha | Kunji | Second Best Actress | |
| 1990 | Ammayude Swantham Kunju Mary | Clara | Voiced by Anandavally |
| Nair Saab | Seetha/Savitri | ||
| Radha Madhavam | Sudha | ||
| Lal Salam | Sethulakshmi | ||
| Indrajaalam | Jayanthi | Voiced by Anandavally | |
| Iyer the Great | Vani | ||
| 1991 | Irrikku M.D. Akathudu | ||
| Athirathan | Devu | Voiced by Bhagyalakshmi | |
| Pookkalam Varavayi | Usha | ||
| Parallel College | Sridevi | ||
| Abhimanyu | Kiran | ||
| Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom | Adv.Vasantha | ||
| Inspector Balram | Seetha | ||
| Arangu | Aparna Menon | ||
| 1992 | Sathyaprathinja | Suma | |
| Welcome to Kodaikanal | Doctor | ||
| Thalastaanam | Meera Menon | ||
| Priyapetta Kukku | Maya | ||
| Kunjikuruvi | |||
| Aadhaaram | Sethulakshmi | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam | |
| Mahaan | Neena Fernandez | ||
| My Dear Muthachan | Sreedevi | Photo only | |
| 1993 | Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans | Suja Cheriyan | |
| Uppukandam Brothers | Alice Uppukandam | ||
| Paithrukam | Gayathri | ||
| Oru Kadankatha Pole | Radha | ||
| Mafia | Sandra | ||
| Ghoshayaathra | Shakeela | ||
| Janam | Susheela | ||
| Ekalavyan | Maya Menon | ||
| City Police | Dr.Jessy | ||
| Bhoomi Geetham | Indulekha | ||
| Vatsalyam | Malathy | ||
| Harichandanam | |||
| 1994 | Rudraksham | Rathnam | |
| Chief Minister K. R. Gowthami | Gouthami | ||
| Bharanakoodam | Manju | ||
| Sukham Sukhakaram | Guest Appearance | ||
| Rajadhani | Collector Asha | ||
| Nandini Oppol | Nandini Oppol | ||
| 1995 | Saadaram | Seetha | |
| Sreeragam | Indu | ||
| Street | Professor Vijayalakshmi | ||
| Dominic Presentation | Indu Varma IPS | ||
| Prayikkara Pappan | Gauri | ||
| Ezharakoottam | Susan | ||
| Kakkakum Poochakkum Kalyanam | Dr.Padmaja | ||
| Mumpe Parakkunna Pakshi | |||
| 1996 | Yuvathurki | Ambikaratnam | |
| 1997 | Ezhunilappanthal | Unreleased[8] | |
| Adukkala Rahasyam Angaadi Paattu | Mary | ||
| Five Star Hospital | Dr.Subbalakshmi | ||
| Kannur | Aswathy | ||
| Sankeerthanam Pole | Achamma | ||
| 2000 | Melevaryathe Malakhakkuttikal | Vasundhara | |
| 2004 | Greetings | Kasthuri | |
| 2007 | Mouryan | ||
| November Rain | Indira | ||
| Panthaya Kozhi | Madhavi | Voiced by Bhagyalakshmi | |
| 2008 | Shambu | Shankari Mayadevan | |
| Novel | |||
| 2010 | Anwar | Anwar's mother | |
| 2011 | Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action | Alice | Archive footage Cameo |
| 2012 | Masters | Mythri | |
| Mallu Singh | Harinder's Mother | ||
| 2013 | Zachariayude Garbhinikal | Sister Jasmine Jennifer | Nominated - Filmfare Award South for Best Supporting Actress |
| Progress Report | Radhika | ||
| North 24 Kaatham | Maya | ||
| 2014 | Salalah Mobiles | Safiyumma | Voiced by Zeenath |
| 2018 | Johny Johny Yes Appa | Gracy | |
| 2019 | Aniyan Kunjum Thannalayathu | Gracy | |
| 2021 | Djibouti | Loui's mother |
Telugu
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Mana Voori Pandavulu | Sinni | |
| 1979 | Iddaru Asadhyule | Geetha | |
| Andamaina Anubhavam | |||
| Karthika Deepam | Geetha | ||
| Cheyyethi Jai Kottu[9] | Chandri | ||
| Sri Rama Bantu | Seetha | ||
| 1980 | Thathayya Premaleelalu | ||
| Sivamethina Satyam[10] | Lakshmi | ||
| Cinema Pichodu | |||
| Gharana Donga[11] | Padma | ||
| Superman | |||
| Challenge Ramudu | Prema | ||
| Kodalu Vastunaru Jagratha | |||
| 1981 | Addala Meda | ||
| Kondaveeti Simham | Ravi's wife | ||
| Jagamondi | Rani | ||
| Todu Dongalu | Jaya | ||
| Alludugaru Zindabad | |||
| Naa Mogudu Brahmachari | |||
| 1982 | Kodallu Vastunnaru Jagratha | ||
| Maro Malupu | |||
| Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu | Sridevi | ||
| Tingu Rangadu | Radha | ||
| Vamsa Gouravam | Rekha | ||
| Kalavari Samsaram | Vasanthi | ||
| 1982 | Bangaru Bhoomi[12] | Rekha | |
| Maro Malupu | |||
| 1983 | Sagara Sangamam | Dancer | Dubbed into Tamil as Salangai Oli and Malayalam with the same name |
| Idi Kaadu Mugimpu | Law student | ||
| Moodu Mullu | Geetha | ||
| Prema Pichollu | |||
| Ooha Sundari | |||
| 1984 | Allullostunnaru | ||
| Rojulu Marayi | |||
| E Chaduvulu Makoddu | |||
| 1989 | Black Tiger | ||
| 1990 | Balachandrudu | Sujatha | |
| Kokila | |||
| 1992 | Aapadbandhavudu | Lalitha | |
| Aswamedham | Lakshmi | ||
| 1993 | Nippu Ravva | Lawyer Gayatri | |
| Varasudu | Vinay's mother | ||
| Kalachakram | |||
| 1996 | Drohi | ||
| Rendu Kutumbala Katha | Hema's mother | ||
| 1998 | Gamyam | Vadinalu | [13] |
| 2003 | Johnny | Johnny's mother | |
| Okkadu | Vasundhara | ||
| 2005 | Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | Janaki | |
| 2006 | Pournami | Shiva's Mother | |
| 2008 | Kathanayakudu | Headmistress | |
| King | King's Mother | Dubbed into Malayalam with same name. | |
| 2009 | Pistha | Muralikrishna's mother | |
| 2012 | Racha | Bellary's wife | |
| Tuneega Tuneega | |||
| 2013 | Shadow | Lakshmi | |
| 2015 | Lion | Bose's mother | |
| 2018 | Manasuku Nachindi | ||
| 2019 | Venky Mama | Lakshmi |
Kannada
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Garjane | ||
| 1984 | Hennina Sedu | Dual role; Simultaneously made in Telugu as Chalaki Chellamma; Dubbed in Tamil as Kalyanam Aanavare Soukyama | |
| Hennina Sowbhagya | Mangala | ||
| Aasha Kirana | Suma | ||
| Devathe | |||
| Eradu Rekhegalu | |||
| Ramapurada Ravana | Radha | ||
| Aaradhane | |||
| Prachanda Kulla | Goddess Parvati | Special appearance | |
| 1985 | Devarelliddaane | ||
| Mamatheya Madilu | Sunitha | ||
| Goonda Guru | |||
| Giri Baale | Shankari | ||
| Dhruva Thare | Sudha | ||
| Mareyada Manikya | Gowri | ||
| Veeradhi Veera | |||
| 1986 | Madhura Bandhavya | ||
| Aruna Raaga | Janaki | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress | |
| Mrugaalaya | |||
| Vishwaroopa | |||
| Anuraga Aralithu | Uma | ||
| Nenapina Doni | |||
| 1987 | Hrudaya Pallavi | ||
| Bazaar Bheema | |||
| Inspector Kranthikumar | |||
| Aase | |||
| Anthima Theerpu | |||
| Shruthi Seridaaga | Kamala | Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Kannada | |
| 1988 | Devatha Manushya | Jaya | |
| Daada | Lakshmi | ||
| Arjun | |||
| Mithileya Seetheyaru | Vanitha | ||
| Ramanna Shamanna | |||
| Gudugu Sidilu | |||
| Shiva Mecchida Kannappa | Goddess Parvati | Special appearance | |
| 1989 | Aananthara | ||
| Jackey | |||
| Madhuri | |||
| 1990 | Samsara Nauke | ||
| Aavesha | |||
| Sabarimala Swami Ayyappa | |||
| Prathama Ushakirana | |||
| Nigooda Rahasya | Deepa/Roopa | Dual role | |
| 1991 | Naagini | ||
| 1992 | Harakeya Kuri | Rosie | |
| 1993 | Aakasmika | Indira | |
| Sangharsha | Poornima | ||
| 1994 | Chinna Nee Naguthiru | ||
| 1996 | Jenina Hole | ||
| Gaaya | |||
| 1997 | Zindabad | ||
| Vimochane | |||
| 2004 | Poorvapara | Sharade | |
| 2005 | O Priyathama | Sowbhagya | |
| 2006 | Miss California | Shakuntala | |
| 2010 | Mr. Theertha | Annapoorna | |
| 2013 | Brindavana | ||
| 2015 | Shivam | ||
| 2017 | Halli Panchayathi | ||
| Meenakshi | |||
| March 22 | |||
| Vyaghra | |||
| 2019 | 10ne Tharagathi |
Tamil
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Bairavi | Bairavi | Geetha was introduced in this film by Director 'Oscar Movies M Baskar'; |
| 1979 | Ninaithale Inikkum | Meena | |
| Mayandi | |||
| 1980 | Dharma Raja | ||
| 1981 | Garjanai | Rekha | |
| 1982 | Thyagi | ||
| Kadhalithu Paar | |||
| Katrukenna Veli | |||
| Pannaipurathu Pandavargal | |||
| 1983 | Nenjamellam Neeye | ||
| Sumangali | |||
| Muthu Engal Sothu | |||
| 1987 | Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu | ||
| 1988 | Kaliyugam | ||
| Oomai Thurai | |||
| En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | Raguvaran's Sister | ||
| 1989 | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal | Gowri | |
| 1990 | Keladi Kannmanii | SP Balasubramayam's wife | |
| Salem Vishnu | Lakshmi | ||
| Urudhi Mozhi | |||
| 1991 | Thayamma | Kalyani | |
| Vigneshwar | |||
| Thalapathi | Selvi | Dubbed into Telugu and Hindi as Dalapathi | |
| Azhagan | Kanmani | ||
| 1992 | Mr. Prasad | ||
| 1993 | Mutrugai | Saradha | |
| Dharma Seelan | |||
| 1994 | Uzhiyan | District collector | |
| 1995 | Kuruthipunal | Zeenath | |
| 1996 | Vetri Vinayagar | Priyamala | |
| Kalki | Chellamma | ||
| 1997 | Abhimanyu | Kausalya and Ranjitha | |
| 1998 | Kaadhale Nimmadhi | ||
| Kizhakkum Merkkum | Thillai | ||
| Jeans | Meiyaththa | ||
| 2005 | Sivakasi | Muthappa's Mother | |
| 2006 | Unakkum Enakkum | Parvathi | |
| 2007 | Aalwar | Shiva's mother | |
| Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Guru's Mother | ||
| 2008 | Santosh Subramaniam | Lakshmi | |
| Kuselan | Headmistress | ||
| 2009 | Thoranai | Murugan's mother | |
| Villu | Shaan's wife | ||
| 2010 | Ithu Kadhal Uthirum Kaalam | ||
| 2011 | 180 | Jayam | |
| 2013 | Mathapoo | Pooja's mother | |
| 2015 | Paranjothi | ||
| TBA | Nindru Kolvaan |
Hindi
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj | Ritu | |
| 1984 | Yeh Desh | Pani | |
| 1982 | Ek Duje Ke Liye |
Television
edit| Year | Serial/Show | Role | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-present | Pavithra | Ramadevi | Kalaignar TV | Tamil |
| 2024- present | Vatsalyam | Chembakamangalath Rohini | Zee Keralam | Malayalam |
| 2023 | Star Magic | Mentor | Flowers TV | |
| Parvathy | Lalitha Devi | Zee Keralam | ||
| 2018 | Thene Manasulu | Sudeshna Devi | ETV Telugu | Telugu |
| 2016-2018 | Bathuku Jataka Bandi | Host | Zee Telugu | |
| 2015-2016 | Sthreethvam | Susanna Mathews | Surya TV | Malayalam |
| 2012-2015 | Rajakumari | Lakshmi Magalingam | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2005 | Engirindho Vanthaal | Kousalya | Jaya TV | |
| 2002-2003 | American Dreams | Seetha | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2001-2003 | Anni | Saradha | Jaya TV | Tamil |
| 1999 | Katha Kathayaam Karanamaam | Vijay TV | ||
| 1996-1998 | Kadhal Pagadai | Girija | Sun TV | |
| 1995 | Oppanai | |||
| Kuthirakal | Doordarshan | Malayalam | ||
| 1994 | Kaialavu Manasu | Saradha | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Penn- Appa Irukken | Sudha | Madras Doordarshan |
Awards
edit- 1989 - Second Best Actress - Oru Vadakkan Veeragadha
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Kannada - Shruthi Seridaaga[14][15]
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam - Aadhaaram
- Cinema Express Awards
- 1988 : Best Actress – Malayalam - Vaishalii
References
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- ^ "Alitho Saradaga | Geetha (Actress) | 26th September 2022 | Full Episode | ETV Telugu". 26 September 2022 – via YouTube.
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- ^ "Cheyyethi Jai Kottu (1979)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Sivamethina Satyam (1980)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ "Gharana Donga (1980)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Bangaru Bhoomi (1982)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
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