Gangs of Godavari explained
Gangs of Godavari is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language action crime drama film written and directed by Krishna Chaitanya.[1] It is being produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya; co-produced by Venkat Upputuri and Gopichand Innamuri, under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas.[2] The film features Vishwak Sen, Anjali and Neha Shetty in lead roles.[3] [4]
Gangs of Godavari was theatrically released on 31 May 2024.[5]
Plot
A man journeys from rags to riches with absolute grit and determination in the Eluru and Godavari coastal regions of India .
Production
The announcement of the film was made through a formal Pooja ceremony on 26 April 2023 in Hyderabad.[6] [7]
The first schedule began on 28 May 2023, and the First look of the film was unveiled in celebration of N. T. Rama Rao's 100th birthday.[8] Principal photography for the film wrapped up its second schedule on 8 July 2023, in the scenic rural areas near Rajamundry.[9] The film's shooting was completed on 16 September 2023.[10]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack and background score were composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The audio rights were acquired by Aditya Music.[11] The first single from the film, "Suttamla Soosi", was released on 16 August 2023.[12] The second single, "Motha", was released on 25 March 2024; the third single, "Bad", was released on 10 May 2024. The fourth single, "Giri Giri", was released on 29 May 2024.
Release
Theatrical
Gangs of Godavari was released on 31 May 2024. Originally the film was scheduled to release on 8 December 2023 but was later postponed to 8 March 2024 due to production issues.[13] [14] However, it was postponed once again due to production issues.
Home media
The digital distribution rights of the film were acquired by Netflix and was released on 14 June 2024.[15] [16]
Reception
Critical reception
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu had a mixed opinion citing the problem with the writing while praising the performances of Vishwak Sen and Anjali.[17] Echoing similar opinion about the screenplay, The Times of India in its review, "Gangs of Godavari begins on a promising note, with Vishwak Sen delivering a nuanced performance exploring themes of ambition, survival, and the complex interplay of power dynamics. However, as it progresses, it fails to leave a lasting impression".[18] stated: BH Harsh of The New Indian Express gave a rating of 2 out of 5, stating "Gangs of Godavari is flawed on a foundational level".[19]
Notes and References
- Web site: Vishwak Sen's next with Krishna Chaitanya goes on floors . . 13 May 2023 . 2024-01-19 . 2023-05-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230521001001/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/may/14/vishwak-sens-next-withkrishna-chaitanya-goes-on-floors-43406.html . live.
- Web site: Vishwak Sen's upcoming film with Sithara Entertainments is titled 'Gangs of Godavari' . telanganatoday.com . August 2023 . 2024-01-19 . 2023-08-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230810154457/https://telanganatoday.com/vishwak-sens-upcoming-film-with-sithara-entertainments-is-titled-gangs-of-godavari . live .
- Web site: Vishwak Sen next titled Gangs of Godavari . . 31 July 2023 . 19 January 2024 . 6 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230806063559/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/310723/vishwak-sen-next-titled-gangs-of-godavari.html . live .
- Web site: Nora Fatehi's 'Special' for Vishwaksen's GOG . gulte.com . 11 October 2023 . 19 January 2024 . 20 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240120014530/https://www.gulte.com/movienews/262870/nora-fatehis-special-for-vishwaksens-gog . live .
- Web site: FC . Team . 2024-03-18 . Vishwak Sen's Gangs of Godavari Confirms Summer Release Date . 2024-03-18 . www.filmcompanion.in . en.
- Web site: Vishwak Sen's next with Krishna Chaitanya launched . . 26 April 2023 . 19 January 2024 . 7 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230507051638/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/quick-reads/vishwak-sens-next-with-krishna-chaitanya-launched-naga-vamsi-sai-soujanya . live .
- Web site: Vishwak Sen's new movie launched. moviegalleri.net. 26 April 2023. 2024-01-19. 2023-05-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20230501042433/https://moviegalleri.net/2023/04/vishwak-sen-vs11-pooja-ceremony-shoot-begins-mid-may.html. live.
- Web site: First look of Vishwak Sen's VS 11 is here . . 28 May 2023 . 2024-01-19 . 2023-05-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230528151920/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/may/28/first-look-of-vishwak-sensvs-11is-here-43982.html . live .
- Web site: Vishwak Sen's next wraps up its second schedule . 7 July 2023 . 19 January 2024 . 20 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240120014457/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/vishwak-sens-next-wraps-up-its-second-schedule.html . live .
- Web site: Gangs of Godavari | షూటింగ్ పూర్తి చేసుకున్న 'గ్యాంగ్స్ ఆఫ్ గోదావరి'.. రిలీజ్ డేట్ కూడా లాక్ అయినట్లే? . Gangs of Godavari completed Shooting . ntnews.com . 17 September 2023 . 19 January 2024 . 20 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240120014458/https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/gangs-of-godavari-shoot-wrapped-1255234 . live .
- Web site: Suttamla Soosi - Yuvan Shankar Raja, Anurag Kulkarni - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn . . 16 August 2023 . 19 January 2024 . 18 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240118112846/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/gangs-of-godavari/3td3bhmUsJM_ . live .
- Web site: 'Suttamla Soosi' from 'Gangs of Godavari:' A Magical Melody . . 17 August 2023 . 19 January 2024 . 24 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230824070556/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/suttamla-soosi-from-gangs-of-godavari-a-magical-melody-816305 . live .
- Web site: Features . C. E. . 2023-10-10 . Gangs Of Godavari gets a release date . 2024-03-18 . Cinema Express . en.
- Web site: Features . C. E. . 2023-11-28 . Gangs Of Godavari gets a new release date . 2024-03-18 . Cinema Express . en.
- Web site: Gangs of Godavari: The Vishwak Sen, Neha Sshetty starrer locks its OTT platform, deets inside . . 2024-01-19 . 2024-01-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240120014500/https://www.ottplay.com/news/gangs-of-godavari-the-vishwak-sen-neha-sshetty-starrer-locks-its-ott-platform-deets-inside/a8c19193ff616 . live .
- Web site: 2024-06-09 . Gangs of Godavari OTT release: Here's when and where you can watch Vishwak Sen's action-thriller . 2024-06-17 . PINKVILLA . en.
- News: Dundoo . Sangeetha Devi . 2024-05-31 . ‘Gangs of Godavari’ movie review: A spirited Vishwak Sen shoulders an ambitious gangster drama . 2024-06-17 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
- News: Gangs Of Godavari Movie Review : Captivating characters lost in a rushed narrative . 2024-06-17 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
- Web site: Harsh . B. H. . 2024-06-01 . 'Gangs of Godavari' movie review: Much bravado about nothing . 2024-06-17 . The New Indian Express . en.