Cinema VinesIn a striking display of professionalism, veteran actress Radhika Sarathkumar filmed a comedy sequence for Venky Atluri’s upcoming film Vishwanath & Sons just minutes after learning that her mother, Geetha Radha, had passed away. The news arrived while the crew was shooting a light‑hearted scene with co‑stars Suriya, Mamitha Baiju, and Radhika herself.
Radhika, who was in the hospital with her mother at the time, chose to stay on set. “I could have left, but I wanted to finish the scene,” she explained. “85% of the shots were done; only five remained, and it would have been impossible to recreate the moment later.” The director, Venky Atluri, recalled the moment in a promotional video, noting that the team was “shooting a proper comedy scene” when the call came that Geetha Radha had died.
Mamitha Baiju, who had just learned of Radhika’s bond with her mother the day before, described watching her co‑star perform despite the tragedy as “speechless.” Suriya, who shares a close relationship with Radhika, praised her dedication, saying, “Look at the immense respect she is giving to her craft. That dedication is exactly why she has sustained such a legendary career to this day.”
Geetha Radha, 86, died in Chennai in September 2025 from age‑related health issues. Radhika later reflected on the loss of two pivotal figures in her life—her mother and filmmaker Bharathiraja, who died in June of the same year—adding, “Words cannot describe this pain. My heart feels heavy. Their memories and life lessons will remain with me forever.”
“Vishwanath & Sons” follows Sanjay Vishwanath, an Olympic‑level pistol shooter played by Suriya, who faces a moral dilemma when a child in his care requires urgent medical attention. The story also features Mamitha as Maddy, a young woman who falls for Sanjay, and Raveena Tandon in a supporting role. The film, slated for release on August 14, will be available in both Tamil and Telugu.
