Gundello Godari(2013)
Gundello Godari is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language adventure drama film directed by Kumar Nagendra. It stars Aadhi Pinisetty, Taapsee Pannu, Lakshmi Manchu, and Sundeep Kishan. The story is set in 1986 during the Godavari River floods. Two strangers, Malli and Chitra, are trapped in the flood and confess their darkest secrets to each other. The film is based on the novel Godavari Kathalu by BVS Rama Rao. It received positive reviews for its raw emotions and realistic characters. Lakshmi Manchu won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu for her performance. The film was showcased at the Daring Independent Film Festival in Toronto. It was released on 8 March 2013.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 8 March 2013
- Director
- Kumar Nagendra
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Malli is a poor fisherman who dreams of owning a boat. Chitra is an orphan with a tragic past. They are strangers thrown together by a devastating flood. As they fight to survive, they share their darkest secrets and discover love.
“Love finds you in the flood.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Gundello Godari
Cast reunions in this film: Jeeva & Ravi Babu (4 films together), Jeeva & Annapoorna (3 films together), and Lakshmi Manchu & Taapsee Pannu (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Gundello Godari' translates to 'Flood of Godavari', directly referencing the river's devastating role in the story.
- Director Kumar Nagendra made his directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant director on several major Telugu projects.
- The film's production involved shooting in real water bodies to authentically capture the flood sequences, which was challenging for the crew.
- Actress Lakshmi Manchu, who played Chitra, is the daughter of veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu, and this was one of her early leading roles.
- The story is inspired by the 1986 Godavari floods, a real historical event that caused widespread destruction in Andhra Pradesh.
- Despite its dramatic premise, the film underperformed at the box office, failing to recover its production costs.
- The soundtrack was composed by Mickey J. Meyer, known for his work in Telugu cinema, and features folk-inspired melodies fitting the rural setting.