It became a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres and receiving praise for its direction, cinematography, music, and performances.

The film marked a turning point in Nagarjuna's career, making him a heartthrob among Telugu audiences and attracting a significant female following.

However, routine medical tests following the accident reveal that Prakash has terminal cancer, with only a few months left to live.

Overwhelmed by his mother's constant grief, Prakash decides to spend his remaining days in peace and seclusion at his family's vacation home in Ooty.

However, her plan backfires when Prakash turns the tables on her by dressing as a vampire and executing a series of aerial wire stunts, scaring her instead.

Inspired by her outlook, Prakash begins to embrace his own mortality and decides to live his remaining days to the fullest.

Their relationship deepens until Prakash's mother visits him and inadvertently reveals his terminal illness to Geethanjali, who had been unaware of his condition.

The film concludes with Prakash and Geethanjali sharing a kiss, having found solace and love in each other's company despite their tragic circumstances.

The title Geethanjali was inspired by a Delhi-based 11-year-old girl suffering from cancer, whose emotional diary entries were published at the time, deeply moving Ratnam, who decided to name both the film and its heroine after her.

[5] Girija, born in London to a Kannada mother and a British father, was cast as the lead actress in Geethanjali after Mani Ratnam noticed her at his wedding to Suhasini, where she accompanied the sister of cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

Most of the scenes were shot in the misty valleys of Ooty, chosen by Ratnam for its soft, poetic atmosphere to capture a dreamy, romantic feel.

The film featured innovative techniques, such as using ice for mist effects and employing a round trolley for a single-take song.

This change was influenced by the President of Nagarjuna's Fan Association, who expressed dissatisfaction with the initially tragic ending.

He suggested that the conclusion should reflect a more positive outcome, since both hero and heroine dying would not make the audiences happy.

[7][8] Mani Ratnam had the lyrics translated into English to understand their meaning, and he was so impressed that Veturi became the permanent lyricist for all his future films.

[5]All lyrics are written by Vaali; all music is composed by IlaiyaraajaDue to distributor scepticism, producer Praveen Kumar Reddy distributed the film himself in select places like Visakhapatnam.

[5] Geethanjali made Nagarjuna a heartthrob among Telugu audiences, attracting a significant female following and marking a turning point in his career.

Released five months before another major hit, Siva, both films solidified Nagarjuna's appeal to both class and mass audiences, paving the way for future blockbusters.