Director: Chaitanya Krishna
Set against the swirling politics of a river-town power struggle, Gangs of Godavari (2024) follows one man's climb through corruption toward a throne that may never let him sit on it.
What is Gangs of Godavari about?
The film centers on a man drawn into the gritty machinery of local politics, where influence is currency and loyalty rarely survives an election cycle. As he claws his way up through backroom deals and shifting alliances, his ambition starts outpacing his ability to control the people around him. Rivals circle, old debts resurface, and the same ruthlessness that got him this far starts closing in as a threat to his own life. Director Chaitanya Krishna frames the story on the banks of the Godavari river, using the setting's history of clan rivalries as the backdrop for a tale about how far one man will go for power — and what it costs him along the way.
Cast & crew
Vishwak Sen leads the cast, joined by Neha Shetty, Anjali, Nassar, Sai Kumar, Hyper Adhi, Madhunandan, and Praveen. Chaitanya Krishna directs.
Context & significance
Released in 2024, Gangs of Godavari is an Indian production that blends action with historical political drama, drawing on real regional rivalries along the Godavari river for its texture. Running 165 minutes, it's a sprawling watch built around escalating stakes rather than a single confrontation, with the river itself functioning almost like a character as territory shifts hands across the story's timeline.
Where & how to watch
Gangs of Godavari is available on K-Time with Persian subtitles, letting Farsi-speaking viewers follow the plot's twists without losing the original performances. Browsing the page is open to everyone; streaming the film requires logging into a K-Time account. The platform is built around Farsi navigation and recommendations for Persian-speaking audiences.