However, it is her transition to film directing that has defined her career. Her first directorial venture, Liar's Dice (2013), was a socio-political drama that garnered two National Film Awards and was India's official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 87th Academy Awards. The film also premiered at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, where Mohandas won the Global Filmmaking Award in 2016. She later directed the critically acclaimed The Elder One (2019), further cementing her reputation as a powerful voice in Indian cinema.
Satyajit Ray’s lyricism and his ability to capture the innocence of childhood amidst crushing poverty find a kindred spirit in Geethu’s work. Her deep understanding of child psychology—honed from her own days as a child actress in Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare —vibrates on a similar emotional frequency as Ray’s depiction of youth. 3. The Female Gaze and Defiant Women in Vintage Cinema Malayalam Actress Geethu Mohandas Blue Film File 27