Godari Gattupaina
| Godari Gattupaina | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Subash Chandra |
| Written by | Subash Chandra Sairam Ijju Anurag Kautoori Rohit Krishna Varma |
| Produced by | Red Puppet Movies Asian Cinemas |
| Starring | Sumanth Prabhas Nidhi Pradeep Jagapathi Babu Laila Sudharshan |
| Cinematography | Saai Santosh |
| Edited by | Anil Pasala |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Amazon Prime Video |
Release date |
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Running time | 148.31 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Godari Gatuupaina is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Subash Chandra and produced by Red Puppet Movies.[1] It stars Sumanth Prabhas, Nidhi Pradeep, Jagapathi Babu and Laila in the lead roles.[2] The film was released on 8 May 2026 in Theatres and on 30 May 2026 in Amazon Prime Video.
Plot
In the picturesque Godavari villages, a kind-hearted auto driver and a spirited college girl fall in love, but their bond is tested by her father's expectations and unforeseen challenges.
Cast
- Sumanth Prabhas as Raju
- Nidhi Pradeep as Maaya
- Krithi Nandhana as Baby Maaya
- Jagapathi Babu as Sambabu, Maaya's father
- Laila as Jhansi, Maaya's mother
- Sudharshan as Rehman, Raju's Friend
- Rajeev Kanakala as Prakash, Sambabu's friend
- Harshavardhan as Velpuri SI
- Rajkumar Kasireddy as Robert
- Reenu SK as Mahalakshmi
- 'Viva' Raghav as Ramu
- Sri Lasya Bhallamudi as Samaikya
- Nishant Singh as Laxman
- Aatma Prakash Mishra as Atmaram
- Prashanth Singh as Ramnath Dhami
Filming
Directed by Subhash Chandra, the film is set in the rural backdrop of the Godavari region. Sumanth Prabhas said that he has undergone special training to act in the Godavari accent in the film. The major portions were shot in Bhimavaram, Relangi. The film is produced by Abhinav Rao under the banner of Red Puppet Productions.[3]
Music
Naga Vamshi was signed to compose the soundtrack album and background score for 'Godari Gattupoina'. The soundtrack features seven songs. The lyrics were penned by Dinesh Kakarla.
| Godari Gattupoina | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Naga Vamshi | |
| Released | 5 May 2026 |
| Recorded | The Sound Dock & Aditya Everest Studios |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 31:21 |
| Language | Telugu |
| Label | Saregama |
| Producer | Naga Vamshi |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Choodu Choodu (Side A)" | Dinesh Kakkerla | Haricharan | 02:52 |
| 2. | "Choodu Choodu (Side B)" | Dinesh Kakkerla | Harini Ivvaturi | 03:03 |
| 3. | "Oh My God" | Vengi Sudhakar | Gana Bala | 03:36 |
| 4. | "Bangaru Bomma" | Balaji | K.S. Chitra, S. P. Charan | 05:34 |
| 5. | "Nenu Na Palleturu" | Ramajogayya Sastry | M.L.R. Karthikeyan | 05:16 |
| 6. | "Ee Chinni Kadhalo" | Dinesh Kakkerla | Kala Bhairava | 04:42 |
| 7. | "Inthakanna" | Ramajogayya Sastry | Aruna Mary George,Kalyan Vasanth | 06:18 |
Release
The film was released on 8 May 2026 in Theatres and on 30 May 2026 in Amazon Prime Video.
Reception
Divya Shree of The Times of India said that "The film works as a breezy and fairly engaging rural romantic drama that banks more on simplicity, emotions, and village charm than novelty. Despite its predictable storyline and a few uneven moments, it manages to offer a pleasant one-time watch for audiences who enjoy feel-good relationship dramas rooted in family emotions.[4] Suresh Kavirayani of the Cinema Express said that "Godari Gattupaina aims to be a breezy romantic entertainer but ends up feeling preachy and outdated. While a few moments and comedy scenes work, the film doesn't fully meet expectations."[5]
References
- ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (7 May 2026). "Subash Chandra: Godari Gattupaina has a relatable treatment". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
- ↑ Godari Gattupaina Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes, retrieved 29 May 2026
- ↑ "నాది తెలంగాణ.. గోదారి నేపథ్యం సవాల్గా అనిపించింది | Sumanth Prabhas Talks About Godari Gattupaina Movie | Sakshi". www.sakshi.com (in Telugu). Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "Godari Gattupaina Movie Review: A familiar romantic tale served with a touch of rural warmth". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
- ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (8 May 2026). "Godari Gattupaina Movie Review: Shines in parts but weighed down by outdated storytelling and weak writing". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 June 2026.