Geetha (1981): Cast & Plot
Geetha is a 1981 romantic drama starring Padmavati Rao as Geetha, Shankar Nag and K. S. Ashwath. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Original language
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Kannada - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Geetha About?
The premise of Geetha without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Geetha is a 1981 Indian Kannada romance drama directed by Shankar Nag, who also stars with Padmavathi Rao. The supporting cast features K. S. Ashwath, Ramesh Bhat and Gayathri. Ilaiyaraaja composed the soundtrack and background score, creating a blockbuster musical hit. The song “Santhoshakke” became a favorite in Karnataka and is still performed at concerts and events.
Geetha Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- love
- tragedy
- death
- father daughter relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- singer
- death of protagonist
- loss of loved one
- tragic love
- terminal illness
- character name in title
- flashback
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- college
- cancer
- badminton
- loss of eyesight
Geetha Cast & Characters
Padmavati Rao leads the cast as Geetha, with Shankar Nag as Sanjay and K. S. Ashwath as Srinivas.
- Padmavati Rao as Geetha
- Shankar Nag as Sanjay
- K. S. Ashwath as Srinivas
- Ramesh Bhat as Satish
Also Starring in Geetha
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- Prabhakar Astrologer
Geetha Plot Summary
What happens in Geetha from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Geetha is a college-going student who co-organizes a charity concert in her college. Sanjay, a charismatic singer, performs at the show, delivering the track Santhoshakke. Floored by his performance and good looks, she pursues him, inviting him to her badminton club to play, and gradually she succeeds in getting closer. However, Geetha’s father Srinivas — who is dealing with a heart ailment — adds a layer of concern to their budding romance.
Geetha begins to show signs of illness, with symptoms like gripping her neck tightly and screaming at times. After another of Sanjay’s concerts, she confesses her love to him. He initially struggles to remember her, and only then does he start to realize his feelings and gradually falls in love with her.
Full summary
The whole story of Geetha, scene by scene
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Geetha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Geetha, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Geetha?
Geetha runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Geetha released?
Geetha was released in 1981.
Who is in the cast of Geetha?
Geetha stars Padmavati Rao as Geetha, Shankar Nag as Sanjay and K. S. Ashwath as Srinivas, among 6 credited actors.
Does Geetha have a post-credit scene?
No. Geetha has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Geetha in?
The original language of Geetha is Kannada.
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