How Geetu Mohandas Went From Child Artist to National Award-Winning Director

Former Malayalam actress and acclaimed director Geetu Mohandas has been in the news since the release of the teaser of “Toxic”. The teaser of this film, featuring Kannada superstar Yash, was launched on January 8, 2024. This is Yash’s birthday. Since then, this video has been trending on Social Media.

Yash looks stunning in his charming style in the teaser, while people are curious about the story, which appears to be quite serious. People around the world are praising Yash. The teaser also spotlighted filmmaker Geetu Mohandas, who began the film with a highly intense scene. People are now searching for her.

Geetu Mohandas was born in Kerala to Mohandas and his wife, Latha, where she was named Gayatri Das. She received her education in India, Malaysia, and Canada. After starring in the film "Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare," she adopted the stage name "Geetu," and that name became her signature.

Geetu Mohandas made her acting debut in 1986 opposite Mohanlal, aged just 5 years old. Her debut film was highly praised by critics and audiences, and Geetu achieved immense fame. For her performance, she received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist. She subsequently starred in films such as Saayam Sandhya, Veendam, Rareram, and the highest-grossing film, "En Bommukutty Ammavukku." In 2000, Geetu Mohandas made her acting debut as an actress in the film "Life is Beautiful" opposite Mohanlal. She also appeared in films like "Thenkasipattinam," "Kannaki," "Sesham Valakannadi," "Rappakal," "Akasha Gopuram," "Nammal Thammil," and others. For her role in "Akale," she received the Kerala State Film Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Malayalam Actress.

After her last film, "Nammal Thammil," in 2009, Geetu ventured into filmmaking and directed her first Malayalam short film, "Kelkunnudo," that same year. The film premiered at the Rotterdam International Film Festival and won three international awards for Best Short Film. In 2013, Geetu made her directorial debut with the feature film "Liar's Dice," which won two National Film Awards. Not only this, this film became India's official entry for the 87th Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category.