She achieved super-stardom in Malayalam cinema, often starring alongside legendary actors like Mammootty and Mohanlal.

Geetha made her acting debut in the landmark 1978 Tamil film Bairavi , where she played the sister of superstar Rajinikanth. Her performance immediately caught the attention of filmmakers across the South, leading to her entry into Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi cinema.

P. Padmarajan Why it’s a "Blue" classic: The title itself translates to "Like a wisp of smoke from a dying ember." The entire film is drenched in a palette of dark blues and grays. Geetha plays Rohini , a woman grappling with the sudden death of her husband (played by Mohanlal in a cameo). Her performance is a masterclass in silent grief. The scenes where she wanders through the monsoon-drenched courtyards, lit only by a kerosene lamp (casting blue shadows), define vintage atmospheric cinema. Recommendation: Watch this alone on a rainy night. It’s slow, poetic, and devastating.