A Golden Opportunity I will always Cherish - Child Artist Gagana Geethika

Child artist Gagana Geethika, who played the role of Payal in "Daaku Maharaj", is receiving immense praise.

The young actress, Gagana Geethika, says, "Getting the opportunity to act in Daku Maharaj itself was a great privilege. Sharing screen space with Balayya (Nandamuri Balakrishna) and receiving his compliments is something I’ll never forget." Reminding us of the saying, "Small bird... but with a mighty chirp," this little firecracker first caught the industry’s attention at the tender age of four-and-a-half through TikTok videos. She made her acting debut as a child artist in the film Lawyer Vishwanath. Her second movie was followed by performances in RRR, Narappa, 18 Pages, and Tellavarithe Guruvaram, where she honed her talent by portraying the younger versions of heroines.

Gagana further impressed audiences with her roles in 90’s Middle-Class Biopic, The Great Indian Suicide, and Prema Vimanam. She is currently playing the role of Tamannaah’s younger version in Odela Railway Station-2. While continuing to act in films, Gagana ensures her education is not neglected. She considers her father, Sriteja, as her inspiration. Passionate about cinema, Sriteja entered the industry while supporting his family. To pursue his passion, he ventured into the animation field and worked towards establishing his mark as an actor. Sriteja played the lead role in the movie Hyderabad Dreams and gained recognition with supporting roles as a hero’s friend in various films. He also earned a good reputation with TV serials like Krishnathulasi and Yedaloyalo Indradanussu.

Balancing tradition and modernity, Gagana is learning classical Kuchipudi dance while also practicing western dance styles. She expresses her overwhelming happiness over Daku Maharaj becoming the biggest blockbuster of Balayya’s career, and particularly cherishes her role as Payal, which serves as a key turning point in the story. Grateful to Balayya for his kindness and encouragement, and to director Bobby for giving her this opportunity, Gagana promises to continue growing as a performer. Let’s wish her all the best for a bright future!