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Geethanjali (1989)

Telugu · Drama / Romance · 137 min
★ 7.1 Few ratings 18 ratings
Released 10 May 1989
Page updated 30 Sep 2026
FilmyChill score
Worth a watchBased on 18 ratings

The few who rated it like it.

Audience★ 7.1 from 18 ratings — few ratings, so weighted toward an average film
Liked
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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Geethanjali is streaming in the UAE on Zee5.

What the audience says

The few people who have rated Geethanjali mostly like this Telugu film. It carries a 7.1/10 on TMDB across 18 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution.

Should you spend 2h 17m on it?

2h 17m of Telugu drama with romance threaded through. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.

Skip if
you want plot momentum over character work
Best for
An evening with no interruptions

Story

Prakash, who is diagnosed with terminal cancer, and Geethanjali, an equally ill patient, fall in love with each other. However, when she learns about his illness, she decides to move out of his life.

Good to know

Runtime2h 17m
GenreDrama / Romance
LanguageTelugu
Best screenStream at home

Director

Mani Ratnam

Cast

Girija Shettar
Girija Shettar
Geethanjali
Vijayakumar
Vijayakumar
Geethanjali's father
Sumithra
Sumithra
Prakash's mother
Aruna Mucherla
Aruna Mucherla
Prakash's doctor
Janaki
Janaki
Lakshmi

Where to watch in the UAE

Zee5

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Availability as of 27 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.

More: All Zee5 titles in the UAE

Trailer

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Frequently asked

Is Geethanjali worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — The few who rated it like it (based on only 18 ratings). It rates 7.1/10 on audience ratings. 2h 17m of Telugu drama with romance threaded through. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
Where can I watch Geethanjali?
You can stream Geethanjali in the UAE on Zee5.
When is Geethanjali releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
Geethanjali is already streaming in the UAE on Zee5.
What language is Geethanjali in?
Geethanjali is a Telugu film (Drama / Romance).
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