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Geetha
Born
Geetha Kadambee

Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationActress
Years active1978–1998
2003–present
Spouse
Vasan Thatham
​
(m. 1997)​
Children1

Geetha is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu 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]

Career

Geetha 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

In 1997 she married Vasan Thatham, an American CPA and Indian Chartered accountant. The couple live 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 and Masters.

Filmography

Tamil

Year Film Role Notes
1978 Bairavi Bairavi Geetha was introduced in this film by Director 'Oscar Movies M Baskar';
1979 Ninaithale Inikkum Receptionist
1979 Mayandi
1980 Dharma Raja
1981 Garjanai Rekha
1982 Thyagi
1982 Kadhalithu Paar
1982 Katrukenna Veli
1982 Pannaipurathu Pandavargal
1983 Nenjamellam Neeye
1983 Sumangali
1983 Muthu Engal Sothu
1987 Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
1988 Kaliyugam
1988 Oomai Thurai
1988 En Vazhi Thani Vazhi Raguvaran's Sister
1989 Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal Gowri
1990 Keladi Kannmanii SP Balasubramayam's wife
1990 Salem Vishnu Lakshmi
1990 Urudhi Mozhi
1991 Thayamma Kalyani
1991 Vigneshwar
1991 Thalapathi Selvi Dubbed into Telugu and Hindi as Dalapathi
1991 Azhagan Kanmani
1992 Mr. Prasad
1993 Mutrugai Saradha
1993 Dharma Seelan
1994 Uzhiyan District collector
1995 Kuruthipunal Zeenath
1996 Vetri Vinayagar Priyamala
1996 Kalki Chellamma
1997 Abhimanyu Kausalya and Ranjitha
1998 Kaadhale Nimmadhi
1998 Kizhakkum Merkkum Thillai
1998 Jeans Meiyaththa
2005 Sivakasi Muthappa's Mother
2006 Unakkum Enakkum Janaki
2007 Aalwar Shiva's mother
2007 Azhagiya Tamil Magan Guru's Mother
2008 Santosh Subramaniam Lakshmi
2008 Kuselan Headmistress
2009 Thoranai Murugan's mother
2009 Villu Shaan's wife
2010 Ithu Kadhal Uthirum Kaalam
2011 180 Jayam
2013 Mathapoo Pooja's mother
2015 Paranjothi
2017 Nindru Kolvaan

Telugu

Year Film Role Notes
1978 Mana Voori Pandavulu Sinni
1979 Iddaru Asadhyule Geetha
1979 Andamaina Anubhavam
1979 Karthika Deepam Geetha
1979 Cheyyethi Jai Kottu[7] Chandri
1979 Sri Rama Bantu Seetha
1980 Thathayya Premaleelalu
1980 Sivamethina Satyam[8] Lakshmi
1980 Cinema Pichodu
1980 Gharana Donga[9] Padma
1980 Superman
1980 Challenge Ramudu Prema
1980 Kodalu Vastunaru Jagratha
1981 Addala Meda
1981 Kondaveeti Simham Ravi's wife
1981 Jagamondi Rani
1981 Todu Dongalu Jaya
1981 Alludugaru Zindabad
1981 Naa Mogudu Brahmachari
1982 Kodallu Vastunnaru Jagratha
1982 Maro Malupu
1982 Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu Sridevi
1982 Tingu Rangadu Radha
1982 Vamsa Gouravam Rekha
1982 Kalavari Samsaram Vasanthi
1982 Bangaru Bhoomi[10] Rekha
1983 Sagara Sangamam Dancer Dubbed into Tamil as Salangai Oli and Malayalam with the same name
1983 Idi Kaadu Mugimpu Law Student, Siva Sankar's girlfriend
1983 Moodu Mullu
1983 Prema Pichollu
1983 Ooha Sundari
1984 Allullostunnaru
1984 Rojulu Marayi
1984 E chaduvulu Makoddu
1989 Black Tiger
1990 Balachandrudu Sujatha
1990 Kokila
1992 Aapadbandhavudu Lalitha
1992 Aswamedham Lakshmi
1993 Nippu Ravva Lawyer Gayatri
1993 Varasudu Vinay's mother
1993 Kalachakram
1996 Drohi
1996 Rendu Kutumbala Katha Hema's mother
1998 Gamyam Vadinalu [11]
2003 Johnny Johnny's mother
2003 Okkadu Vasundhara
2005 Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana Janaki
2006 Pournami Shiva's Mother
2008 Kathanayakudu Headmistress
2008 King King's Mother Dubbed into Malayalam with same name.
2009 Pistha Muralikrishna's mother
2012 Racha Bellary's wife
2012 Tuneega Tuneega
2013 Shadow Lakshmi
2015 Lion Bose's mother
2018 Manasuku Nachindi
2019 Venky Mama Lakshmi

Malayalam

Year Film Role Notes
1981 Garjjanam Rekha
1983 Sagara Sangamam Dancer
1986 Panchagni Indira Voiced by Anandavally
1986 Sukhamo Devi Thara Voiced by Anandavally
1986 Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku Sreedevi Voiced by Anandavally
1986 Rareeram Radha teacher Voiced by Anandavally
1986 Aavanazhi Seetha Voiced by Anandavally
1986 Ente Sonia Anitha Voiced by Anandavally
1986 Geetham Aparna, Atheena double role
1986 Sayam Sandhya Uma Voiced by Anandavally
1987 Nirabhedhangal Shalini Voiced by Anandavally
1987 Rithubhedam Devu Voiced by Anandavally
1987 Vrutham Radha Voiced by Anandavally
1987 Sruthi Subhadra Thampuratti
1987 Amrutham Gamaya Bhanu Voiced by Anandavally
1987 Athinumappuram Rekha Voiced by Anandavally
1988 Theruvu Narthaki Rema Voiced by Anandavally
1988 Innaleyude Baakki Sumathi Voiced by Anandavally
1988 Vaishali Malini Voiced by Anandavally
1988 Bhadrachitta Bhadra Voiced by Anandavally
1989 Chakkikotha Chankaran Shailaja Voiced by Anandavally
1989 Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha Kunji Second Best Actress
1990 Ammayude Swantham Kunju Mary Clara Voiced by Anandavally
1990 Nair Saab Seetha/Savitri Voiced by Anandavally
1990 Radha Madhavam Sudha Voiced by Anandavally
1990 Lal Salam SethuLakshmi
1990 Indrajaalam Jayanthi Voiced by Anandavally
1990 Iyer the Great Vani Voiced by Anandavally
1991 Irrikku M.D. Akathudu Voiced by Anandavally
1991 Athirathan Devu Voiced by Bhagyalakshmi
1991 Pookkalam Varavayi Usha
1991 Parallel College Sridevi
1991 Abhimanyu Kiran
1991 Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom Adv.Vasantha
1991 Inspector Balram Seetha
1991 Arangu Aparna Menon
1992 Sathyaprathinja Suma
1992 Welcome to Kodaikanal Doctor
1992 Thalastaanam Meera Menon
1992 Priyapetta Kukku Maya
1992 Kunjikuruvi
1992 Aadhaaram Sethulakshmi Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam
1992 Mahaan Neena Fernandez
1992 My Dear Muthachan Sreedevi Photo only
1993 Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans Suja Cheriyan
1993 Uppukandam Brothers Alice Uppukandam
1993 Paithrukam Gayathri
1993 Oru Kadankatha Pole Radha
1993 Mafia Sandra
1993 Ghoshayaathra Shakeela
1993 Janam Susheela
1993 Ekalavyan Maya Menon
1993 City Police Dr.Jessy
1993 Bhoomi Geetham Indulekha
1993 Vatsalyam Malathy
1993 Harichandanam
1994 Rudraksham Rathnam
1994 Chief Minister K. R. Gowthami Gouthami
1994 Bharanakoodam Manju
1994 Sukham Sukhakaram Guest Appearance
1994 Rajadhani Collector Asha
1994 Nandini Oppol Nandini Oppol
1995 Saadaram Seetha
1995 Sreeragam Indu
1995 Street Professor Vijayalakshmi
1995 Dominic Presentation Indu Varma IPS
1995 Prayikkara Pappan Gauri
1995 Ezharakoottam Susan
1995 Kakkakum Poochakkum Kalyanam Dr.Padmaja
1995 Mumpe Parakkunna Pakshi
1996 Yuvathurki Ambikaratnam
1997 Ezhunilappanthal
1997 Adukkala Rahasyam Angaadi Paattu Mary
1997 Five Star Hospital Dr.Subbalakshmi
1997 Kannur Aswathy
1997 Sankeerthanam Pole Achamma
2000 Melevaryathe Malakhakkuttikal Vasundhara
2004 Greetings Kasthuri
2007 Mouryan
2007 November Rain Indira
2007 Panthaya Kozhi Madhavi Voiced by Bhagyalakshmi
2008 Shambu Shankari Mayadevan
2008 Novel
2010 Anwar Anwar's mother
2011 Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action Alice Archive footage Cameo
2012 Masters Mythri
2012 Mallu Singh Harinder's Mother
2013 Zachariayude Garbhinikal Sister Jasmine Jennifer Nominated - Filmfare Award South for Best Supporting Actress
2013 Progress Report Radhika
2013 North 24 Kaatham Maya
2014 Salalah Mobiles Safiyumma Voiced by Zeenath
2018 Johny Johny Yes Appa Gracy Karia
2019 Aniyan Kunjum Thannalayathu Gracy
2021 Djibouti Loui's mother

Kannada

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
1984 Hennina Sowbhagya Mangala
1984 Aasha Kirana Suma
1984 Devathe
1984 Eradu Rekhegalu
1984 Ramapurada Ravana Radha
1984 Aaradhane
1984 Prachanda Kulla Goddess Parvati
1985 Devarelliddaane
1985 Mamatheya Madilu Sunitha
1985 Goonda Guru
1985 Giri Baale Shankari
1985 Dhruva Thare Sudha
1985 Mareyada Manikya Gowri
1985 Veeradhi Veera
1986 Madhura Bandhavya
1986 Aruna Raaga Janaki Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress
1986 Mrugaalaya
1986 Vishwaroopa
1986 Anuraga Aralithu Uma
1986 Nenapina Doni
1987 Hrudaya Pallavi
1987 Bazaar Bheema
1987 Inspector Kranthikumar
1987 Aase
1987 Anthima Theerpu
1987 Shruthi Seridaaga Kamala Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Kannada
1988 Devatha Manushya Jaya
1988 Daada Lakshmi
1988 Arjun
1988 Mithileya Seetheyaru Vanitha
1988 Ramanna Shamanna
1988 Gudugu Sidilu
1988 Shiva Mecchida Kannappa Goddess Parvati
1989 Aananthara
1989 Jackey
1989 Madhuri
1990 Samsara Nauke
1990 Aavesha
1990 Sabarimala Swami Ayyappa
1990 Prathama Ushakirana
1990 Nigooda Rahasya Deepa/Roopa Dual role
1991 Naagini
1992 Harakeya Kuri Rosie
1993 Aakasmika Indira
1993 Sangharsha Poornima
1994 Chinna Nee Naguthiru
1996 Jenina Hole
1996 Gaaya
1997 Zindabad
1997 Vimochane
2004 Poorvapara Sharade
2005 O Priyathama Sowbhagya
2006 Miss California Shakuntala
2010 Mr. Theertha Annapoorna
2013 Brindavana
2015 Shivam
2017 Halli Panchayathi
2017 Meenakshi
2017 March 22
2017 Vyaghra
2019 10ne Tharagathi

Hindi

Year Film Role Notes
1992 Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj Ritu Same Role Played By Sumalatha in the original Telugu film Gang Leader
1984 Yeh Desh Pani
1982 Ek Duje Ke Liye South Indian girl

Television

Year Serial/Show Role Channel Language
2023 Star Magic Mentor Flowers TV Malayalam
2023 Parvathy Lalitha Devi Zee Keralam Malayalam
2018 Thene Manasulu Sudeshna Devi ETV Telugu Telugu
2016-2018 Bathuku Jataka Bandi Host Zee Telugu Telugu
2015-2016 Sthreethvam Susanna Mathews Surya TV Malayalam
2012-2015 Rajakumari Lakshmi Magalingam Sun TV Tamil
2005 Engirindho Vanthaal Kousalya Jaya TV Tamil
2002-2003 American Dreams Seetha Asianet Malayalam
2001-2003 Anni Saradha Jaya TV Tamil
1999 Katha Kathayaam Karanamaam Vijay TV Tamil
1996-1998 Kadhal Pagadai Girija Sun TV Tamil
1995 Oppanai Girija Sun TV Tamil
1995 Kuthirakal Doordarshan Malayalam
1994 Kaialavu Manasu Saradha Doordarshan Tamil
1991 Penn Madras Doordarshan Tamil

Awards

Karnataka State Film Awards
Kerala State Film Awards
Filmfare Awards South
Cinema Express Awards

References

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External links

Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress
Filmfare Award for Best Malayalam Actress
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