# Nagarjuna’s Geethanjali 4K re-release postponed

2026-08-25T18:21:52+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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The re-release of Mani Ratnam's 1989 Telugu romantic classic Geethanjali, starring Nagarjuna and Girija Shettar, has been postponed. The film was scheduled to return to theatres worldwide in a remastered 4K format on August 28, 2026. The makers said the delay is due to extensive 4K restoration work, with the team putting in extra effort to ensure the best possible quality. An official note said the classic deserves the finest presentation on the big screen and thanked fans for their patience. Geethanjali won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film and seven Nandi Awards. Music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. A new release date is expected to be announced soon.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Geethanjali was the first Telugu film directed by Mani Ratnam, who was already known for Tamil hits like Mouna Ragam and Nayakan. Its box office success and National Award helped Ratnam build a pan-Indian audience. The restoration follows a growing trend in Telugu cinema where 1980s and 1990s classics are being digitally remastered for a new generation. The key figure to watch is the new release date: if it slips beyond early 2027, it may indicate the restoration is more complex than planned, possibly involving frame-by-frame work on the original negatives.

## Coverage

- tracktollywood.com <https://tracktollywood.com/nagarjuna-geethanjali-re-release-postponed/>
  Straight announcement of postponement with no framing of disappointment or drama.

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