Geethanjali
Directed by	Mani Ratnam
Produced by	G. Venkateswaran
Written by	Mani Ratnam Rajasri
Starring	Akkineni Nagarjuna Girija Showkar Janaki Vijayakumar
Music by	Ilayaraaja
Release date(s)	1989
Running time	142 min.
Language	Telugu
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Geethanjali (1989) is a Telugu film directed by Mani Ratnam, The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilayaraaja. Upon release, the film met with critical acclaim. It was also released in the Malayalam and Tamil languages. The title of the Tamil version of the film is Idhayathai Thirudathey. Image File history File links Geethanjaliaudiocdcover. ... Mani Ratnam (June 2, 1956 - ) is an independent filmmaker (screen writer, director and producer) of the Indian film industry. ... G. Venkateswaran (born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, South India, Died 3rd May 2003), popularly known as G.V., was a film producer. ... Mani Ratnam (June 2, 1956 - ) is an independent filmmaker (screen writer, director and producer) of the Indian film industry. ... Akkineni Nagarjuna (born August 29, 1959 in Chennai, India) is a popular Telugu Cinema actor and producer. ... Ilaiyaraja ( இைளயராஜா in Tamil) (born June 2, 1943) is an Indian film composer. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Telugu (తెలుగు)is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, where it is the official language. ... Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as the field in general. ... Mani Ratnam (June 2, 1956 - ) is an independent filmmaker (screen writer, director and producer) of the Indian film industry. ... Ilaiyaraja ( இைளயராஜா in Tamil) (born June 2, 1943) is an Indian film composer. ... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... Tamil (தமிழ் ) is a classical language and one of the major languages of the Dravidian language family. ...

Plot

Depressed over the discovery of something life-changing, a young man decides to move away from his family. He travels to a hill station, where he becomes acquainted with girl who seems to be completely the opposite of himself in every way. They start playing pranks on each other to wind each other up, but eventually form a friendship over time. They soon discover shocking truths about each other that will alter their lives and relationship.

While there is a similarity of terminal illnesses afflicting the fun loving main character(s) between the Hindi movie Anand and Telugu movie Geethanjali, there are important differences too. For instance in Anand, Rajesh Khanna - the hero character has no lover while in Geethanjali that element constitutes the backbone of the story. Also, there is no major role for friends in Geethanjali, while in Anand, Amitabh Bachan's character as a friend is a very crucial part of the story. One last connection, between the two movies - both had great songs and music. Look up Anand in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Look up Anand in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Rajesh Khanna (Born Jatin Khanna on December 29, 1942 in Amritsar) is an Indian Bollywood actor, now active in politics. ... Amitabh Bachchan (/ /; Hindi: अमिताभ बच्चन, Urdu: اَمِتابھ بچّن) (born October 11, 1942) is an Indian film-actor who was named Superstar of the Millennium by the BBC. He is arguably the biggest star in the history of the Indian Film Industry, better known as Bollywood. ...

Awards

The film has won the following awards since its release:

• Won - Golden Lotus Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment in 1990 National Film Awards (India)
• Won - Bangaru Nandi Award - Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment - from the State Govt. of Andhra Pradesh Geethanjali - Mani Ratnam

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External link

• Geethanjali at the Internet Movie Database

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