Desiya Geetham (Eng: National Anthem) is a 1998 Tamil drama film directed by Cheran. The film co-produced by R. Chandru, Abuthahir, Sathish Kumar, G. V. Suresh Kumar.
The film created controversy during release and received positive reviews. The film was one among 1998 Deepavali releases.
The film is about a Chief minister and his family being kidnapped and taken to a remote village making them undergo the hardships of village life to learn about it.
Directed by – Cheran
Produced by – Dharam Chand Lunked
Written by – Cheran
Starring – Murali, Rambha, Vijayakumar, Nagesh, Nassar, Manivannan, Ranjith, Vijayasarathy, Andavar, Anandaraj, Rajeswari, Sathya Priya
Music by – Ilayaraaja
Cinematography – Priyan
Edited by – K. Thangichalam
Distributed by – Tara’s Creations
Release date – 19 October 1998
Running time – 164 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
