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{{Short description|Indian actress (1947–2019)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| image =
| name = Geethanjali
| birth_name = Mani<ref name="andhrajyothy">{{cite web |last1=K |first1=Haranath |title=వాళ్ళందరూ హాస్యనటులే! |url=http://www.andhrajyothy.com/artical?SID=146902 |website=andhrajyothy.com |publisher=[[Andhra Jyothy]] |access-date=16 November 2016 |archive-date=8 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170208073212/http://www.andhrajyothy.com/artical?SID=146902 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth year|1947}}
| birth_place = [[Kakinada]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British India]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=y|2019|10|31|1947}}
| death_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India
| occupation = Actress
| yearsactive = 1960–2019
| father = Sri Rama Murthy<ref name="andhrajyothy"/>
| mother = Shyamalamba<ref name="andhrajyothy"/>
| spouse = [[Ramakrishna (Telugu actor)|Ramakrishna]]<ref name="andhrajyothy"/>
| children = 1
}}

'''Geethanjali''' (1947 – 31 October 2019) was an Indian actress who worked in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]], [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]], and [[Bollywood|Hindi]] films.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news |last1=Y |first1=Sunita Chowdhary |title=It's amazing, people remember me |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/its-amazing-people-remember-me/article3231603.ece |website=The Hindu |date=7 December 2006 |publisher=Kasturi and Sons |access-date=20 June 2016 |archive-date=31 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031072034/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/its-amazing-people-remember-me/article3231603.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> In a career spanning close to six decades, she featured in over 500 films across multiple languages. Her first film as a dancer is [[Rani Ratnaprabha]] in 1960. [[Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao|NTR]] introduced her to the silver screen as a heroine with his directorial debut film ''[[Sita Rama Kalyanam (1961 film)|Sita Rama Kalyanam]]'' in 1961. She was famous for her roles in ''[[Murali Krishna (film)|Murali Krishna]]'' (1964), ''[[Doctor Chakravarty|Doctor Chakravarthy]]'' (1964), ''Illalu'' (1965), ''[[Sambarala Rambabu]]'' (1970), ''[[Kalam Marindi|Kaalam Marindi]]'' (1972), and ''Abbayigaru Ammayigaru'' (1973). She was also a member of the Nandi Awards committee.

==Personal life==
Geethanjali worked in the Hindi film ''[[Parasmani]]'' (1963), a Lakshmikant-Pyarelal production. Since her name Mani was already present in the title, the film-maker re-christened her as Geetanjali.<ref name="thehindu"/>

Geethanjali worked with actor [[Ramakrishna (Telugu actor)|Rama Krishna]] in number of films like ''[[Thodu Needa]]'' (1965), ''Hantakulostunnaru Jagratta'' (1966), ''Rajayogam'' (1967), ''Ranabheri'' (1968), ''Nenu Naa Desam'' (1973) etc. before marrying him on 15 August 1974.

==Death==
Geethanjali died in the early hours of 31 October 2019 from cardiac arrest. She died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital near Film Nagar in Hyderabad.<ref>[https://www.news18.com/news/movies/actress-geetanjali-ramakrishna-passes-away-in-hyderabad-2368337.html Actress Geetanjali Ramakrishna Passes Away in Hyderabad] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031121021/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/actress-geetanjali-ramakrishna-passes-away-in-hyderabad-2368337.html |date=31 October 2019 }}. [[News18.com]].</ref>

==Filmography==
===Telugu===
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# ''[[Rani Ratnaprabha]]'' (1960) - debut as a [[Bharatanatyam]] dancer
# ''[[Seetarama Kalyanam]]'' (1961) as Goddess Sita
# ''[[Gulebakavali Katha]]'' (1962)
# ''[[Kalavari Kodallu]]'' (1964) as Hamsa
# ''[[Dr. Chakravarthy]]'' (1964) as Sudha
# ''Thotalo Pilla Kotalo Rani'' (1964) as Dancer
# ''[[Murali Krishna (film)|Murali Krishna]]'' (1964) as Poornima
# ''[[Bobbili Yuddham]]'' (1964)
# ''[[Babruvahana (1964 film)|Babruvahana]]'' (1964) as [[Rukmini]]
# ''[[Desa Drohulu]]'' (1964)
# ''[[Manchi Manishi]]'' (1964)
# ''[[Sabhash Suri]]'' (1964)
# ''[[Sri Satyanarayana Mahathyam]]'' (1964)
# ''[[Aada Brathuku]]'' (1965)
# ''[[Veerabhimanyu]]'' (1965)
# ''Illalu'' (1965) Heroine and double role
# ''[[Devata (1965 film)|Devata]]'' (1965) as Hema
# ''[[Thodu Needa]]'' (1965) - First movie with future husband, [[Ramakrishna (Telugu actor)]]
# ''[[Leta Manasulu (1966 film)|Leta Manasulu]]'' (1966) as Nirmala
# ''[[Potti Pleader]]'' (1966) paired with Padmanabham
# ''[[Gudachari 116]]'' (1966)
# ''Hantakulostunnaru Jagratta'' (1966)
# ''[[Navaratri (1966 film)|Navaratri]]'' (1966)
# ''[[Mangalasutram (film)|Mangalasutram]]'' (1966)
# ''Loguttu Perumaalakeruka'' (1966)
# ''[[ Sakunthala (1966 film)|Sakunthala]]'' (1966)
# ''[[Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam]]'' (1966)
# ''[[Aada Paduchu]]'' (1967)
# ''[[Poola Rangadu (1967 film)|Poola Rangadu]]'' (1967)
# ''[[Bhakta Prahlada (1967 film)|Bhakta Prahlada]]'' (1967)
# ''Chadarangam'' (1967)
# ''Upayamlo Apayam'' (1967)
# ''[[Stree Janma]]'' (1967)
# ''[[Sri Krishnavataram]]'' (1967)
# ''Pattukunte Padivelu''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pattukunte Padivelu (1967) |url=https://indiancine.ma/MPR |access-date=14 December 2023 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=14 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214034842/https://indiancine.ma/MPR |url-status=live }}</ref> (1967) as Lakshmi
# ''Adrushtavanthulu'' (1967)
# ''[[Ave Kallu]]'' (1967) as Julie
# ''[[Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna]]'' (1967)
# ''Prana Mitrulu'' (1967)
# ''[[Nirdoshi (1967 film)|Nirdoshi]]'' (1967)
# ''[[Rahasyam (1967 film)|Rahasyam]]'' (1967)
# ''Ranabheri'' (1968) as Devasena
# ''[[Adrushtavanthalu]]'' (1968) as Radha
# ''[[Bhagya Chakramu]]'' (1968)
# ''[[Bangaru Gaajulu]]'' (1968)
# ''[[Baghdad Gaja Donga]]'' (1968)
# ''Panthalu Pattimpulu'' (1968)
# ''[[Kalisochina Adrushtam]]'' (1968)
# ''[[Thalli Prema]]'' (1968)
# ''Pelliroju'' (1968)
# ''[[Nene Monaganni]]'' (1968)
# ''[[Manchi Kutumbam]]'' (1968)
# ''Raja Yogam'' (1968)
# ''[[Ramu (1968 film)|Ramu]]'' (1968)
# ''[[Sati Arundhati]]'' (1968)
# ''[[Sri Rama Katha]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Rama Katha (1969) |url=https://indiancine.ma/NQE |access-date=2024-02-18 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> (1969) as [[Rati]]
# ''Manchi Mitrulu'' (1969)
# ''[[Nindu Hrudayalu]]'' (1969)
# ''[[Aadarsa Kutumbam]]'' (1969)
# ''Raja Simha''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Raja Simha (1969) |url=https://indiancine.ma/NOX |access-date=10 October 2023 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=20 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231020172831/https://indiancine.ma/NOX |url-status=live }}</ref> (1969) as Vasavi
# ''[[Bhale Abbayilu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bhale Abbailu (1969) |url=https://indiancine.ma/NGY |access-date=2024-01-28 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> (1969) as Radha
# ''[[Adrushtavanthulu]]'' (1969)
# ''[[Karpura Harathi]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Karpura Harathi (1969) |url=https://indiancine.ma/NKP |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> (1969) as Pankajam
# ''Nirdoshi'' (1970)
# ''[[Kathanayika Molla]]'' (1970)
# ''[[Dharma Daata]]'' (1970)
# ''[[Chitti Chellelu]]'' (1970)
# ''[[Sambarala Rambabu]]'' (1970)
# ''[[Mattilo Manikyam]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mattilo Manikyam (1971) |url=https://indiancine.ma/ONG |access-date=2024-03-02 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> (1971) as Subbulu
# ''Jatakaratna Midathambotlu'' (1971)
# ''[[Manasu Mangalyam]]'' (1971)
# ''[[Pavitra Bandham (1971 film)|Pavitra Bandham]]'' (1971)
# ''[[Kalam Marindi]]'' (1972)
# ''[[Raitu Kutumbam]]'' (1972)
# ''Adrushta Devatha'' (1972)
# ''Manchi Rojulu Vachayi''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manchirojulu Vachayi (1972) |url=https://indiancine.ma/PDB |access-date=18 December 2023 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=18 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231218083824/https://indiancine.ma/PDB |url-status=live }}</ref> (1972) as Radha
# ''Abbaigaru Ammaigaru'' (1973) - paired with Telugu Super Star [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]]
# ''Ajanma Brahmachari'' (1973)
# ''Devudamma'' (1973) as Paidithalli
# ''Nenu Naa Desam'' (1973)
# ''[[Srivaru Maavaru]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Srivaru Maavaru (1973) |url=https://indiancine.ma/PZA |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> (1973) as Padma
# ''Kannavari Kalalu'' (1974)
# ''[[Premalu Pellillu]]'' (1974)
# ''Jeevithame Oka Cinema'' (1993)
# ''Pacha Thoranam'' (1994)
# ''[[Fools (2003 film)|Fools]]'' (2003)
# ''[[Mayajalam (2006 film)|Maayajaalam]]'' (2006)
# ''[[Pellaina Kothalo]]'' (2006) as Hari's Grandmother
# ''[[Neramu Siksha (2009 film)|Neramu Siksha]]'' (2009)
# ''[[Parama Veera Chakra]]'' (2011)
# ''[[Mogudu (film)|Mogudu]]'' (2011) as Grandmother
# ''[[Greeku Veerudu]]'' (2013)
# ''[[Bhai (2013 film)|Bhai]]'' (2013) as Vasu's Grandmother
# ''[[Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi]]'' (2017)
# ''Sree Ramudinta Sree Krishnudanta'' (2017)
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===Tamil===
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# ''[[Sarada (1962 film)|Sarada]]'' (1962)
# ''[[Deivathin Deivam]]'' (1962)
# ''[[Thaayin Madiyil]]'' (1964)
# ''[[Parasmani|Maayamani]]'' (1964)
# ''[[Alli (film)|Alli]]'' (1964)
# ''[[Panam Padaithavan]]'' (1965)
# ''[[Vaazhkai Padagu]]'' (1965)
# ''[[Veera Abhimanyu (1965 film)|Veera Abhimanyu]]'' (1965)
# ''[[Aasai Mugam]]'' (1965) as Kamala
# ''[[Athey Kangal (1967 film)|Adhey Kangal]]'' (1967)
# ''[[Nenjirukkum Varai (1967 film)|Nenjirukkum Varai]]'' (1967)
# ''[[Anbalippu]]'' (1969)
# ''[[En Annan]]'' (1970)
# ''[[Annamitta Kai]]'' (1972)
# ''[[Ganga Gowri (1973 film)|Ganga Gowri]]'' (1973)
{{Colend}}

===Hindi===
# ''[[Paying Guest]]'' (1957) as Shanthi's sister
# ''[[Parasmani]]'' (1963) as Rajkumari
# ''[[Do Kaliyaan]]'' (1968) as Menaka
# ''Balram Shri Krishna'' (1968) as Rukmini
# ''[[Tulsi Vivah (film) |Tulsi Vivah]]'' (1971)
# '' [[Bandhu (1992 film)|Bandhu]]'' (1992)

===Malayalam===
# ''[[Kaattumallika]]'' (1966)
# ''[[Swapnangal]]'' (1970) as Rajamma
# ''[[Madhuvidhu]]'' (1970) as Sathi

== References ==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0321161}}

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[[Category:Telugu actresses]]
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[[Category:Indian film actresses]]
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[[Category:Year of birth unknown]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian actresses]]
[[Category:Actresses from Rajahmundry]]
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[[Category:Actresses from Andhra Pradesh]]

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