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Geetu Mohandas
Active Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada Cinema
- FromKochi, Kerala, India
- Age45 years
- Active1986 – Present
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Geetu Mohandas Biography
Geetu Mohandas Personal Details
- Full Name: Gayatri Das
- Popular Name: Geetu Mohandas
- Profession: Actress, Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer
- Date of Birth: 8 June 1981
- Age: 45 (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Kochi, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Years Active: 1986–present
Family
- Father: Mohandas
- Mother: Latha
- Sibling: One brother, who lives in the United States
- Husband: Rajeev Ravi (cinematographer)
- Marriage Date: 14 November 2009, in Kochi
- Children: One daughter
Education
- Studied in India, Malaysia and Canada
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project | Role | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare | Deepa | Her fourth film as a child artist, and the role that made her known as “Geetu”; won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist |
| 1988 | En Bommukutty Ammavukku | Tinnu | First Tamil film appearance |
| 2000 | Life Is Beautiful | Bala | Debut as a lead actress |
| 2003 | Nala Damayanthi | Damayanthi | Tamil film |
| 2004 | Akale | Rose | Critically acclaimed performance; won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam |
| 2004 | Oridam | An unnamed sex worker | Shared the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress with Akale |
| 2005 | Rappakal | Malavika Varma | Malayalam feature |
| 2007 | Naalu Pennungal | Kumari | Anthology film; segment “Kanyaka” |
| 2008 | Akasha Gopuram | Catherine | Adaptation of Ibsen’s The Master Builder |
| 2009 | Seetha Kalyanam | Abhirami | Among her last credited acting roles |
| 2009 | Kelkkunnundo | Director | Directorial debut; short film that premiered at IFF Rotterdam and won a National Film Award |
| 2014 | Liar’s Dice | Director & Writer | Feature directorial debut; selected for the Sundance world dramatic competition, won two National Film Awards and was India’s official entry for the 87th Academy Awards |
| 2016 | Moothon (project stage) | Writer / Director | Won the Sundance Film Festival Global Filmmaking Award for story |
| 2019 | Moothon | Director | World premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival; opening film of MAMI 2019 |
| 2026 | Toxic | Director | Kannada–English film starring Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani and Huma Qureshi; scheduled for release on 26 August 2026 |
Awards List
| Year | Award Organization | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Child Artist | Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare | Won |
| 2001 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actress | Shesham | Won |
| 2004 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Actress | Akale, Oridam | Won |
| 2004 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Malayalam | Akale | Won |
| 2004 | Asianet Film Awards | Special Jury Mention | Akale | Won |
| 2004 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Special Jury Award | Akale | Won |
| 2004 | Mathrubhumi–Medimix Film Awards | Best Character Actress | Akale | Won |
| 2009 | International Film Festival of India | Golden Lamp Tree Award, Best Film & Director | Kelkkunnundo | Won |
| 2010 | Mumbai International Film Festival | Jury Award | Kelkkunnundo | Won |
| 2014 | Sofia International Film Festival | FIPRESCI Award, Best Film | Liar’s Dice | Won |
| 2014 | Sofia International Film Festival | Special Mention | Liar’s Dice | Won |
| 2014 | Sofia International Film Festival | Special Jury Award | Liar’s Dice | Won |
| 2014 | Pesaro International Film Festival | Lino Miccichè Award, Best Film | Liar’s Dice | Won |
| 2014 | Granada Cines del Sur Film Festival | Bronce Alhambra Award, Best Film | Liar’s Dice | Won |
| 2016 | Sundance Film Festival | Global Filmmaking Award for story | Moothon | Won |
| 2020 | New York Indian Film Festival | Best Screenplay | Moothon | Won |
| 2020 | New York Indian Film Festival | Best Film | Moothon | Won |
| 2020 | Festival du Film d’Asie du Sud (Paris) | Best Film | Moothon | Won |
| 2020 | Festival du Film d’Asie du Sud (Paris) | Jury Prize | Moothon | Won |
| 2020 | Indo-German Film Week | Audience Choice Award | Moothon | Won |
| 2020 | Ramu Karyat Awards | Promising Director | Moothon | Won |
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About Geetu Mohandas
Who is Geetu Mohandas?
She is an Indian actress, filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer from Kerala.
What is Geetu Mohandas famous for?
She is best known for Akale, Liar's Dice, and Moothon.
When did Geetu Mohandas start her career?
She started as a child artist in 1986.
Who is Geetu Mohandas' husband?
She is married to Rajeev Ravi.
What is her most acclaimed directorial film?
Liar's Dice is widely regarded as her breakthrough film as a director.
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