Geethanjali

Geethanjali

Year: 1989

Runtime: 137 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Mani Ratnam

RomanceDrama

Prakash, a man with a terminal cancer diagnosis, meets Geethanjali, who is also gravely ill. They fall in love, sharing hopeful moments despite fragile health. When Geethanjali learns of Prakash’s condition, she decides to distance herself, believing she should not be part of his remaining days.

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1

Graduation party and diagnosis

Prakash's graduation party is interrupted by a minor road mishap. Following the accident, routine tests reveal he has chronic myeloid leukemia with only a few months left to live. Shocked, he resolves to spend his remaining time away from grief, choosing seclusion.

During graduation party College campus / graduation party venue
2

Decision to retreat to Ooty

Overwhelmed by his mother's constant grief, Prakash decides to retreat to his family's vacation home in Ooty to live peacefully. He aims to escape the emotional turmoil and spend his remaining days in quiet solitude.

After diagnosis Ooty, Tamil Nadu
3

First arrival and meeting Geethanjali

Prakash arrives in Ooty and encounters Geethanjali, a lively prankster known for her playful scares. Their initial exchange hints at a budding, unlikely connection.

Shortly after arriving Ooty
4

Geethanjali's prank and the vampire reversal

Geethanjali tries to scare Prakash with a ghostly trick near a church after sundown. Prakash, having heard of her antics, turns the tables by dressing as a vampire and performing aerial stunts that frighten her instead.

Early in their acquaintance Near the church in Ooty
5

False accusation and public humiliation

Geethanjali falsely accuses Prakash of asking her to elope and reports it to her grandmother. Her grandmother publicly confronts and humiliates him, despite his attempts to explain the truth.

Soon after the prank Geethanjali's grandmother's public space
6

Abandonment on the hillside

In a fit of anger, Prakash drives Geethanjali to a remote hillside and leaves her there. The act marks a harsh turning point in their relationship.

That night Remote hillside
7

Search and rescue

Geethanjali's youngest sister informs Prakash that Geethanjali has not returned home. He searches the area and eventually finds her shivering in the cold before bringing her back to her family.

Late night Hillside to Geethanjali's home
8

Diagnosis revealed

Geethanjali's health is revealed: she has a terminal illness, tetralogy of Fallot, and her father is a cardiologist. Prakash is struck by how she remains cheerful despite the prognosis.

After rescue Geethanjali's family home
9

Living in the moment

Geethanjali explains she is not afraid of death and chooses to live in the moment. Inspired by her outlook, Prakash begins to embrace his own mortality and decide to live his remaining days to the fullest.

Soon after reveal Ooty
10

Romantic connection grows

Prakash falls in love with Geethanjali as their relationship deepens. Initially she dismisses his advances as pranks, but she eventually reciprocates the affection.

Over time Ooty
11

Illness revealed to Geethanjali

Prakash's mother visits and unintentionally reveals his terminal illness to Geethanjali. Heartbroken, she urges him to leave, unable to bear the prospect of losing him.

After they fall in love Geethanjali's location
12

Hospitalization and separation

Geethanjali's health worsens and she is rushed to the hospital. Her father, a doctor, asks Prakash to leave, respecting her wishes to be with her family and not to be a distraction.

Night of worsening Hospital
13

Heart operation and reunion in waiting

Prakash decides to leave town; Geethanjali undergoes a critical heart operation. After the surgery, she regains consciousness and immediately asks to see Prakash.

Post-operation Hospital
14

Reunion at the station

At the railway station, Prakash is about to depart when he sees Geethanjali approaching. He runs back to her and they share a heartfelt kiss, choosing to face the future together.

Departure night Railway station
15

A love that endures

The story closes with Prakash and Geethanjali finding solace and love in each other despite the looming specter of illness. They commit to living fully in the moment together.

Ending Ooty

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 14:32

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