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directed by Nikhil Mahajan and produced by Jitendra Joshi, Mitali Joshi, Pavan Malu and Nikhil Mahajan under the banner of Blue Drop Films. Starring

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and

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, the film tells a story of a family living on the banks of river

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. It had its world premiere at

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on 4 October 2021, and scheduled to release in theatres in India on 3 December 2021.

Cast

as Nishikant's mother *

as Nishikant Deshmukh *

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as Nishikant's father *

as Nishikant's grandfather *Gauri Nalawade as Gautami, Nishikant's wife *Saniya Bhandare as Sarita, Nishikant's daughter *

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as Keshav *Ameet Dograa *Pavan Malu *

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as The Balloon Man

Release

Godavari was slated to release on May 1, 2021, on

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, but was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. It was invited at

in 'Contemporary World Cinema' section of festival program. It had its world premiere on 4 October 2021, and its theatrical release in India is scheduled on 3 December 2021. The film is also invited at the

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for its Wellington edition to be screened on 10 November 2021, and at

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in features film category of 'Indian Panorama' section for screening in November. It is also selected for Golden Peacock Awards category. Later in March 2022, it was screened at

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, where it won Best Director award, Best Cinematography award and Best Music Special Jury Prize. The film was also selected as opening film at 22nd edition of

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screened on 7 May 2022. The film was also screened at

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held along 2022 edition of the festival on 19 May at Palais des Festivals.

Reception

Charlie Smith of ''

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'' reviewing the film at VIFF praised the music saying "Indian songs, amplify the misery of Nishikant’s existence", and cinematography, writing, "Imaginative camera work also does its magic." Smith also appreciated the performances of cast and said, "The acting in Godavari is first-rate". He praised the acting of

for his portrayal of "fiery-eyed the troubled Nishikant",

for his "pensive and plaintive performance", and

for her "subtle and authentic acting". He concluded, "This is Marathi arthouse cinema at its best."

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{IFFI Silver Peacock - Special Jury Award and Special Mention, state=collapsed 2021 films 2020s Marathi-language films Films postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic Indian drama films Films shot in Maharashtra Films set on rivers