Gangs of Godavari

Storyline

A man from a poor village on the banks of the Godavari rises through the criminal underworld and into politics, but power, corruption, and betrayal threaten to destroy everything he built. Gangs of Godavari explores ambition, greed, and the cost of dominance in a world ruled by the river's tide.

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Tagline

Power flows like the river-once it rises, no one can stop it.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A

Trivia

• Directed and written by Krishna Chaitanya.
• Stars Vishwak Sen, Neha Shetty, and Anjali.
• Music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
• Produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas.
• Released theatrically on 31 May 2024.
• Filmed extensively in the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh.

Goofs

• Some editing inconsistencies during the second half.
• A few action sequences appear overly dramatized.
• Certain dialogues in regional slang were criticized for lack of authenticity.

Quotes

• "Ambition is a river you think you control it until it floods you."
• "I rose to rule, now the river rules me."
• "Power isn't given, it's taken and paid for in blood."

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• The film opens with a poetic narration describing the Godavari as both giver and destroyer.
• End credits show aerial shots of the river fading into darkness, symbolizing Rathnakar's downfall.

Connections

• Shares thematic roots with classic Telugu gangster dramas like Rakta Charitra and Palasa 1978.
• Combines rustic storytelling with a modern visual palette.

Soundtracks

• Music by Yuvan Shankar Raja
• Suttamla Soosi - emotional romantic ballad.
• Motha - high energy mass number.
• Bad - intense background track.
• Giri Giri - energetic power anthem.
• Godavari Theme - orchestral instrumental closing piece.