Geetha Arts is an Indian film

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and

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company known for its works in

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. It is established in 1972 by

Allu Aravind Allu Aravind (born 10 January 1949) is an Indian film producer and distributor in Telugu cinema under his banner Geetha Arts. He co-owns the Indian Super League club ''Kerala Blasters FC''. A part of the Allu–Konidela family, Aravind is t ...

. The company is based out of

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. It has produced around 60 films majority of them in

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in addition to a few films in

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, and

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languages. Geetha Arts marked its beginning through the 1974 Teugu film ''

Bantrothu Bharya ''Bantrothu Bharya'' (translation:Wife of Peon) is a 1974 Telugu drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by Allu Aravind and Dasari Narayana Murthy under Geetha Arts. The film stars Chalam, Krishnam Raju, Srividya and Vijaya N ...

''. The company has made movies featuring actors such as

Chiranjeevi Chiranjeevi (born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad; 22 August 1955) is an Indian actor, film producer and former politician, who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. Chiranjeevi starred in over 150 feature films in Telugu, as well as some fil ...

, Rajinikanth,

Aamir Khan Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan (; born 14 March 1965) is an Indian actor, film director and producer who works in Hindi films. Through his career spanning over 30 years, Khan has established himself as one of the most notable actors of Indian ci ...

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Pawan Kalyan Pawan Kalyan (born Konidela Kalyan Babu; 2 September is an Indian actor, filmmaker, and politician. His films are predominantly in Telugu cinema. Kalyan is the younger brother of actor-ex.politician Chiranjeevi, and made his debut in the 1996 ...

Allu Arjun Allu Arjun (born 8 April 1982) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films. One of the highest paid actors in India, Arjun is also known for his extraordinary dancing skills. He is a recipient of several awards, including six Filmfare Award ...

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, Nani,

Ram Charan Konidela Ram Charan Teja (born 27 March 1985) is an Indian actor, producer, and entrepreneur who works predominantly in Telugu films. One of the highest-paid Telugu film actors, he is the recipient of three Filmfare Awards and two Nandi Awa ...

, Nikhil Siddharth and

Vijay Deverakonda Deverakonda Vijay Sai (born 9 May 1989), better known as Vijay Deverakonda, is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is the recipient of a Filmfare Award, a Nandi Award, and a SIIMA Award. Since 2018, h ...

. It has also expanded its presence into film distribution, exhibition and digital content.

History

Geetha Arts is an Indian film production and distribution company established in 1972 by

, the son of veteran Telugu comedian

Allu Ramalingaiah Allu Ramalingaiah (1 October 1922 – 31 July 2004) was an Indian character actor, comedian, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema. In 1990, He was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema. In 1998, he r ...

. The company was named after the Hindu philosophical text ''Bhagavad Geeta'' which inspired Allu Aravind. It is formerly known as Geetha Art Productions, Geetha Cine Enterprises, Geetha Creative Arts.

Online streaming service

Allu Aravind in association with ''MyHome Group'' owner

Rameswar Rao Jupally Jupally Rameswar Rao (born 16 September 1955) is an Indian businessman. He is the founder-chairman of My Home Group, a Hyderabad-based company with a presence in realty estate, cement, and power sectors. One of the brands of his company, Maha Ce ...

started OTT named " Aha" which went live on February 8, 2020.

Film production

Geetha Arts Prashanthi Creations (Sastry, Aravind) Sri Sai Ram Arts (Venkateswara Rao, Aravind) Sri Raghavendra Movie Corporation, Siri Media Arts and United Producers (Dutt, Aravind) Kshitij Production Combines (Mukesh, Aravind) Siri Venkateswara Productions (Satya Narayana, Aravind) GA2 Pictures (Vasu and Aravind) GA2 Pictures is

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production arm of Geetha Arts on which they produce small and medium budgeted movies and managed by Bunny Vas. V4 Movies (GA2 and Studio Green) Allu Bobby Company (Bobby and Aravind) Allu Entertainment

Film distribution

* Kantara (2022,Dubbed version) *''

Naane Varuvean ''Naane Varuvean'' () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language horror thriller film written and directed by Selvaraghavan. Dhanush appears in a dual role for the third time after '' Kodi'' and ''Pattas'', and ''Naane Varuvean'' marks his reunion with Sel ...

'' (2022, Dubbed version) *''

Zombie Reddy ''Zombie Reddy'' is a 2021 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Action film, action zombie comedy film directed by Prasanth Varma, and stars Teja Sajja, Anandhi, and Daksha Nagarkar. Produced by Apple Trees Studios, the film is marketed as th ...

'' (2021) *'' Mamangam'' (2019) *''

Nuvvu Thopu Raa ''Nuvvu Thopu Raa'' is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language romantic, action drama film directed by Harinath Babu B. and starring Sudhakar Komakula and Nitya Shetty. Plot It's a story about an eccentric, free spirited guy, Suri, with a devil-may-car ...

'' (2019) *'' Kurukshetram'' (2019, Dubbed version) *''

Paper Boy ''Paper Boy'' is a 2018 Telugu language, Telugu-language romantic drama film written and produced by Sampath Nandi and directed by V. Jayashankarr. The leading actors are Santosh Sobhan, Riya Suman, and Tanya Hope. It was released on 31 August 20 ...

'' (2018) *''Bhadram Be Careful Brotheru'' (2016) *''

Yevadu ''Yevadu'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film co-written and directed by Vamsi Paidipally. The film stars Ram Charan, Shruti Haasan, and Amy Jackson while Allu Arjun and Kajal Aggarwal in cameo roles with Jayasudha, ...

'' (2014) *'' Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu'' (2012) *''

Mahesh Khaleja ''Khaleja'' () is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The film stars Mahesh Babu, Anushka Shetty and Prakash Raj, while Shafi , Sunil, Brahmanandam and Ali play supporting roles. The plot ...

'' (2010) *'' Komaram Puli'' (2010) *''

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'' (2010) *''

Magadheera ''Magadheera'' () is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language fantasy action film directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind's Geetha Arts, on a story by V. Vijayendra Prasad. The film stars Ram Charan, Srihari, Kajal Aggarwal and Dev Gil ...

'' (2009) *'' Ghajini'' (2008) *''

Parugu ''Parugu'' (), titled ''In the Name of Love'' in the UK, is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film written and directed by Bhaskar. The film stars Allu Arjun, Sheela Kaur and Prakash Raj. The film is produced by Dil Raju on Sri Venka ...

'' (2008) *''

Jalsa ''Jalsa'' () is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by Allu Aravind, under the Geetha Arts banner starring Pawan Kalyan, Ileana, Parvati Melton, Kamalinee Mukerji, Mukesh R ...

'' (2008) *''

Desamuduru ''Desamuduru'' () is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film directed by Puri Jagannadh and produced by DVV Danayya. The film stars Allu Arjun and debutante Hansika Motwani. It was released on 12 January 2007 in 400 theatres. Plot ...

'' (2006) *''

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'' (2006) *'' Happy'' (2006) *''

Andarivaadu ''Andarivaadu: Man of the Masses'' () is a 2005 India Telugu-language action comedy drama film directed by Srinu Vytla. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Tabu, Rimi Sen, and Rakshita while Prakash Raj, Sunil and Pradeep Rawat play supporting ...

'' (2005) *''

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'' (2003) *'' Annayya'' (2000) *'' Iddaru Mitrulu'' (1999) *'' Tholi Prema'' (1998) *''

Bavagaru Bagunnara? ''Bavagaru Bagunnara'' () is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee and produced by Nagendra Babu. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Rambha and Paresh Rawal. It was dubbed and released into Tamil as ''Mur ...

'' (1998) *'' Paradesi'' (1998) *''

Pelli Sandadi ''Pelli Sandadi'' () is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language musical romance film written and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Srikanth, Ravali and Deepti Bhatnagar. ''Pelli Sandadi'' was released on 12 January 1996 and was a major comme ...

'' (1996) *'' Big Boss'' (1995) *''

Mechanic Alludu ''Mechanic Alludu'' () is a 1993 Telugu-language action comedy film directed by B. Gopal. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti with music composed by Raj–Koti. The film was produced by Allu Aravind under the Geetha Art ...

'' (1993) *''

Rowdy Alludu ''Rowdy Alludu'' () is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film was produced by Allu Aravind under the banner of Geetha Arts. It stars Chiranjeevi in a dual role, with Sobhana and Divya Bharti. ...

'' (1991) *''

Gang Leader ''Gang Leader'' is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language action crime film written and directed by Vijaya Bapineedu, and produced by Maganti Ravindranath Chowdary. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Vijayashanti, while Rao Gopal Rao, Anandaraj, Murali Mo ...

'' (1991) *''

Stuartpuram Police Station ''Stuartpuram Police Station'' is a 1991 Telugu-language action film written and directed by Yandamuri Veerendranath. Produced by K. S. Rama Rao starring Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti and Nirosha , with Sarath Kumar playing the lead antagonist. P ...

'' (1991) *'' Raja Vikramarka'' (1990) *''

Kodama Simham ''Kodama Simham'' () is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language revisionist western action film directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao, starring Chiranjeevi, Mohan Babu, Sonam, Radha, and Pran in pivotal roles. The film was simultaneously dubbed into Engli ...

'' (1990) *'' Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu'' (1989) *''

Trinetrudu ''Trinetrudu'' () is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language film starring Chiranjeevi, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Ranganath and Nagendra Babu. It is based on the Hindi movie ''Jalwa'' (1987), and was directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and produced by Chiranj ...

'' (1988) *'' Khaidi No. 786'' (1988) *'' Yamudiki Mogudu'' (1988) *''

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'' (1988) *'' Jebu Donga'' (1987) *''

Pasivadi Pranam ''Pasivadi Pranam'' is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language thriller film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, starring Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, Raghuvaran and Sujitha. The film was produced by Allu Aravind under Geetha Arts banner. It was a remake ...

'' (1987)

Distribution

Geetha Film Distributors (GFD), a subsidiary of Geetha Arts has released over 300 Telugu, Hindi and English films in Andhra Pradesh.

References

External links

* * Film production companies based in Hyderabad, India Film production companies of India Indian film studios 1972 establishments in Andhra Pradesh Indian companies established in 1972 {{Film-company-stub