Geetu Mohandas: Biography, Age, Family, Career & Net Worth

Geetu Mohandas is an Indian actress, filmmaker, and screenwriter. She began her career as a child artist and later acted in several Malayalam films, such as ‘Pakalpooram’ (2006) and ‘Akasha Gopuram* (2008). Subsequently, she ventured into filmmaking and established a distinct identity as a director.

She is known for directing films like ‘Liar’s Dice’ and ‘Moothon’. Her film ‘Liar’s Dice’ received widespread international recognition and was India’s official entry for the 87th Academy Awards. In 2026, she directed the big-budget film ‘Toxic’, starring Yash in the lead role.

Geetu Mohandas Bio/Wiki

Geetu Mohandas’s real name was Gayathri Das Mohandas. She was born on February 14, 1981, in Kochi, Kerala, India. As of 2026, she is 45 years old. She began her acting career at a very young age as a child artist. Later, alongside acting, she ventured into filmmaking and established herself as a successful director and screenwriter.

Geetu completed her early education at Chinmaya Vidyalaya. Later, her family moved to Canada, where she continued her studies. She also attended Garden International School in Malaysia and Weston Collegiate Institute in Toronto. She studied acting at the University of Toronto in Canada. During her school days, she had a keen interest in painting and won several awards.

Geetu Mohandas Personal Information

Full Name	Geetu Mohandas
Birth Name	Gayatri Das Mohandas
Profession	Actress, Director, Screenwriter
Date of Birth	14 February 1981
Age	45 Years (as of 2026)
Birthplace	Kochi, Kerala, India
Hometown	Toronto, Ontario
School	Garden International School, Malaysia Weston Collegiate Institute, Toronto
College	University of Toronto, Canada
Qualification	A Degree in Acting
Height	5’4″ (162 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hinduism
Zodiac Sign	Acuarius
Hobbies	Travelling, Writing
Net Worth	Net Worth

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Geetu Mohandas Debut

Acting Debut	As a Child Artist – Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare as Deepamol (1996) As an Actress – Life is Beautiful as Bala (2000)
Writing Debut	Kelkkunnundo (2009)
Directoial Debut	Kelkkunnundo (2009)

Geetu Mohandas Family & Relationship

Geetu Mohandas was born in Kerala. Her father’s name is Mohandas, and her mother’s name is Latha. She has a brother named Arjun Das. Geetu has spoken about her family on several occasions and has acknowledged her mother as a significant source of support in her career.

Geetu Mohandas married cinematographer and filmmaker Rajeev Ravi on November 14, 2009. The couple has a daughter named Aradhana.

Marital Status	Married
Marriage date	15 November 2009
Husband	Rajeev Ravi (Filmmaker)
Father	Mohandas
Mother	Latha
Brother	Arjun Das
Children	Daughter – Aradhana

Geetu Mohandas Career

Geetu Mohandas began her acting career at a very young age. She appeared as a child artist in the 1986 Malayalam film ‘Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare’. Following this role, she worked in several other films as a child artist.

As she grew older, Geetu advanced her acting career, working in films such as ‘Life Is Beautiful’ (2000), ‘Akale'(2004), ‘Oridam'(2004), ‘Rappakal’ (2005), and ‘Nala Damayanthi’ (2003). Her performances in ‘Akale’ and ‘Oridam’ (2004) garnered significant acclaim.

After acting, Geetu ventured into the world of direction. In 2009, she directed the short film ‘Kelkkunnundo’. Subsequently, she directed the 2013 film ‘Liar’s Dice’. The film was screened at international film festivals and won two National Film Awards. It was also India’s official entry in the ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ category at the 87th Academy Awards.

In 2019, Geetu directed ‘Moothon’. Starring Nivin Pauly in the lead role, the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. This film further solidified her reputation as a filmmaker.

In 2026, Geetu Mohandas directed one of the biggest films of her career, ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups’. The film stars Yash in the lead role and features an ensemble cast including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth. The film was released on August 26, 2026.

Geetu Mohandas Movies

Year	Movie	Role
2009	Namal Thammil	Anu Zacharias
2009	Seetha Kalyanam	Abhirami
2008	Akasha Gopuram	Catherine
2007	Bharathan Effect	Geetha
2007	Thakarachenda	Latha
2007	Naalu Pennungal	Kumari
2006	Kisan	Ammu
2006	Poi	Ramya
2006	Arunam	Seetha
2006	Mouryan	Anjali
2005	Rappakal	Malavika Verma
2005	Ullam	Radha
2005	Pauran	Annie
2004	Thudakkam	Karthika Nair
2004	Oridam	A Sex Worker (No Name)
2004	Akale	Rose
2003	Mullavalliyum Thenmavum	Eva Cherian
2003	Nala Damayanthi	Damayanthi
2003	Choonda	Sex Worker
2003	Sahodaran Sahadevan	Arathi
2002	Kakke Kakke Koodevide	Damayanthi
2002	Sesham	Meera
2002	Valkannadi	Devu
2002	Krishna Gopalkrishna	Gayathri
2002	Pakalpooram	Seemanthini
2001	Kannaki	Kumudam
2000	Life is Beautiful	Bala
2000	Thenkasipattanam	Sangeetha
1988	En Bommukutty Ammavukku	—-
1996	Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare	Deepamol

Geetu Mohandas Direted Films

Year	Movie	Language
2026	Toxic	Kannada
2019	Mothoon	Malayalam
2013	Liar’s Dice	Hindi
2009	Kelkkunnundo	Malayalam

Geetu Mohandas Awards

• In 2016, she won the Sundance Institute Global Filmmaking Award for ‘Moothon’ (originally titled ‘Insha’ Allah’).

• In 2014, she received the Bronze Alhambra Award at the Granada Cines del Sur Film Festival for ‘Liar’s Dice’.

• In 2014, she received the Special Jury Award at the Sofia International Film Festival for ‘Liar’s Dice‘.

• In 2010, she received the Jury Award at the Mumbai International Film Festival for ‘Kelkkunnundo’.

• In 2009, she received the IFFI Golden Lamp Tree Award for Best Film and Director for ‘Kelkkunnundo’.

• In 2005, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam for ‘Akale’.

• In 2004, she won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for her performances in ‘Akale’ and ‘Oridam‘.

• In 1987, she won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist for ‘Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare’.

Geetu Mohandas Social Media Accounts

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