Godavari Movie Review
गोदावरी
1 Oct 2021
Godavari movie review: what critics say (5)
What critics say Critics are divided: 1 of 5 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 2 gave it 2 or less.
Set on the banks of river Godavari, this film revolves around the story of four generations of the Deshmukh family that is also trying to cope with death.
Read the full reviewFor those used to the jumped-up pace and palette of bright colours of most Bollywood movies, it takes a while getting used to the only Indian film at this year’s Vancouver International Film Festival.
Read the full reviewGangs of Godavari opens with an eerie sequence – a strange ritual in Lanka, an extremely underdeveloped village near the banks of the Godavari river.
Read the full reviewThe Marathi film Godavari represents a stylistic shift for both director Nikhil Majahan and lead actor Jitendra Joshi.
Read the full reviewOverall, Gangs of Godavari falls short of its potential, with its strengths in music and cinematography overshadowed by a predictable and poorly executed narrative.
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What we know
Set in present day Nashik, a city in western India on the banks of the river Godavari, this is the story of a family that is coping with death – one they know about and another that they aren't prepared for.
Cast and crew
Jitendra JoshiNishikant Deshmukh
Vikram GokhaleNaropant Deshmukh
Nina KulkarniBhagirathi Deshmukh
Priyadarshan JadhavKaasav
Mohit TakalkarPhugewalaWhere to watch in India
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National Film Awards: 69th National Film Awards: Best Direction
Box office
Day-wise India net starts on 1 Oct 2021. Advance booking and every day's figure are on the box office page.
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Questions
Is Godavari worth watching?
Critics rate it mixed: 2.6 out of 5, with 2 of 5 critics recommending it.
When did Godavari release?
1 Oct 2021.
Who is in the cast of Godavari?
Jitendra Joshi, Vikram Gokhale, Nina Kulkarni, Gauri Nalawade, Priyadarshan Jadhav, Sanjay Mone, Saniya Bhandare, Mohit Takalkar.
Who directs Godavari?
Nikhil Mahajan.
What do critics say about Godavari?
5 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 2.6 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.