Geetha (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Geetha is a drama and romance film directed by Shankar Nag, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Geetha is a 1981 Indian Kannada romance drama film directed by and starring Shankar Nag in the lead role, alongside Padmavathi Rao. The supporting cast features K. S. Ashwath, Ramesh Bhat and Gayathri. Ilayaraaja composed the soundtrack and the background score for the film that and was declared a blockbuster musical hit. The track "Santhoshakke" from the film became widely popular in Karnataka and is still performed for in concerts and other events
Who’s in it. Geetha stars Shankar Nag as Sanjay, Padmavati Rao as Geetha, K. S. Ashwath as Srinivas and Sowcar Janaki as Mukta, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Geetha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Geetha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Geetha (1981)?
- In US, Geetha is available to stream on Sun Nxt and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Geetha?
- Geetha stars Shankar Nag, Padmavati Rao, K. S. Ashwath, Sowcar Janaki and Ramesh Bhat.
- When was Geetha released?
- Geetha was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.