Godavari (2021 film)

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Godavari
Godavari 2021 film.jpg
VIFF premiere poster
Directed byNikhil Mahajan
Written byPrajakt Deshmukh
Nikhil Mahajan
Produced byJitendra Joshi
Mitali Joshi
Pavan Malu
Nikhil Mahajan
StarringNeena Kulkarni
Jitendra Joshi
Vikram Gokhale
CinematographyShamin Kulkarni
Edited byHrishikesh Petwe
Music byAV Prafullachandra
Production
companies
Blue Drop Films
Jitendra Joshi Pictures
Release dates
  • 4 October 2021 (2021-10-04) (VIFF)
  • 3 December 2021 (2021-12-03) (India)
Running time
169 min
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi
Budget15 crore

Godavari is a 2021 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Nikhil Mahajan and produced by Jitendra Joshi, Mitali Joshi, Pavan Malu and Nikhil Mahajan under the banner of Blue Drop Films. Starring Neena Kulkarni, Jitendra Joshi and Vikram Gokhale, the film tells a story of a family living on the banks of river Godavari in Nashik.[1] It had its world premiere at 2021 Vancouver International Film Festival on 4 October 2021,[2] and scheduled to release in theatres in India on 3 December 2021.

Cast[]

Release[]

Godavari was slated to release on May 1, 2021 on Maharashtra Day, but was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic.[3] It was invited at 2021 Vancouver International Film Festival in 'Contemporary World Cinema' section of festival program. It had its world premiere on 4 October 2021,[2][4] and its theatrical release in India is scheduled on 3 December 2021.[5]

The film is also invited at the New Zealand International Film Festival for its Wellington edition to be screened on 10 November 2021,[6][7] and at 52nd International Film Festival of India in features film category of 'Indian Panorama' section for screening in November.[8] It is also selected for Golden Peacock Awards category.[9]

Reception[]

Charlie Smith of The Georgia Straight 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 Jitendra Joshi for his portrayal of "fiery-eyed the troubled Nishikant", Priyadarshan Jadhav for his "pensive and plaintive performance", and Neena Kulkarni for her "subtle and authentic acting". He concluded, "This is Marathi arthouse cinema at its best."[10]

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award ceremony Category Recipient/ Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2021 52nd International Film Festival of India IFFI Best Actor Award (Male) Jitendra Joshi Won [11]
Special Jury Award Nikhil Mahajan Won

References[]

  1. ^ Joshi, Jitendra (8 December 2021). "'गोदावरी'चा अंत:स्थ प्रवाह." Loksatta (in Marathi). Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b "VIFF 2021 Films Godavari". VIFF. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  3. ^ Mihir Bhanage (10 April 2021). "Bali, Jhimma and Godavari release dates postponed following stricter COVID guidelines". Times of India. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  4. ^ "'Godavari': Jitendra Joshi releases 'the International trailer' of his film ahead of its world premiere at Vancouver International Film Festival". Times of India. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Jitendra Joshi and Gauri Nalawade's 'Godavari' to hit the screens on December 3, 2021". Times of India. 29 September 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Godavari 2021 - New Zealand International Film Festival". NZIFF. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  7. ^ Frater, Patrick (12 October 2021). "Strong Asian Selection Characterizes New Zealand Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  8. ^ "IFFI's Indian Panorama line-up includes India's Oscar entry Koozhangal, regional films lead again". The Indian Express. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  9. ^ Shemin Joy (11 November 2021). "Three Indian films in IFFI's international competition section". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 11 November 2021 – via Press release.
  10. ^ Charlie Smith (27 September 2021). "VIFF review: Nikhil Mahajan's character study in Godavari offers thoughtful alternative to Bollywood fare". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  11. ^ "Ringu Wandering, Jitendra Joshi and Angela Molina win big at 52nd IFFI". The Indian Express. 28 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.

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