Geetha (2019 film)

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 Kannada classic 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]

Geetha
Theatrical Poster
Directed byVijay Naagendra
Written byVijay Naagendra
Produced bySyed Salam
Shilpa Ganesh
StarringGanesh
Shanvi Srivastava
Prayaga Martin
CinematographyShreesha Kuduvalli
Edited byJnaanesh B. Matad
Music byAnup Rubens
Production
companies
S.S Films
Golden Movies
Release date
  • 27 September 2019 (2019-09-27)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Plot

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

Production

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
Geetha
Soundtrack album by
Anup Rubens
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageKannada
LabelAnand Audio
ProducerAnup Rubens

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

Tracklist
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kannadiga"Santhosh AnanddramPuneeth Rajkumar3:50
2."Helade Kelade"Ghouse PeerRajesh Krishnan, Ananya Bhat4:30
3."Geetha Nanna Geetha" (Title Track)Santhosh AnanddramSonu Nigam5:24
4."Party Maadu"ChethanShashank Sheshagiri4:04
5."Male Male idhu"Santhosh AnanddramVijay Prakash ,Nutana Mohan4:23
6."Kanninda Aagaaga"Ghouse PeerChinmayi,Sai Charan4:06

Reception

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
  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.


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