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Godavari
Director: Nikhil Mahajan
Starring: Jitendra Joshi and Vikram Gokhle
Run time: 113 mins
Language: Marathi
Year Made: 2021
Country: US Only

Starring Jitendra Joshi and Vikram Gokhle, Godavari is the story of Nishikant Deshmukh, a man who has strayed away from his family, but comes back home to discover secrets and to mend relationships that had never really broken. Taking place in present day Nashik, a city in western India on the banks of the river Godavari, this evocative drama tells the story of a family that is coping with death – grappling with grief as another unexpected loss looms.

Godavari won two awards at the International Film Festival of India – best actor for Jitendra Joshi and a special jury mention for director Nikhil Mahajan.

Godavari is presented by Jio Studios. The studio will release the film in theaters worldwide.

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Director : Nikhil Mahajan
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