GODAVARI
PR & Marketing Consultants
We partnered with acclaimed Indian writer and director Nikhil Mahajan, leading up to the world premiere of his intimate drama, Godavari, at the Vancouver International Film Festival as a part of the Contemporary World Cinema lineup.
Filmed in India in the Marathi language, Godavari stars a who’s who of Indian talent including the film’s lead actor Jitendra Joshi, who has headlined numerous Marathi feature films including award-winning Ventilator and his turn as the lovable police constable Katekar in Netflix's first Original Indian series Sacred Games. Alongside Joshi, Godavari also stars Sanjay Mone, Vikram Gokhle, Neena Kulkarni, Gauri Nalawade, and Priyadarshan Jadhav.
We were brought on to the Godavari team to coordinate interviews, secure coverage, and promote the film on all platforms.
Godavari film poster 2021
With over 15 unique pieces, we coordinated online interviews and articles with outlets such as Playback, The Georgia Straight, Times of India, Behind the Scenes, and many more!
“The acting in Godavari is first-rate, most notably in Joshi’s fiery-eyed portrayal of the troubled Nishikant, but also in Priyadarshan Jadhav’s pensive and plaintive performance as his friend Kaasav. The mother, played by Neena Kulkarni, also shines with her subtle and authentic acting. This is Marathi arthouse cinema at its best.” - Charlie Smith, The Georgia Straight
Synopsis of Godavari
Godavari centres on Nishikant, a man who walks through the town of Nashik, collecting rent for his family of landowners. Each repetition of the cycle only intensifies his bitterness and anger towards his tenants, his family and the river that runs through the centre of Nashik, the Godavari. Just as his anger threatens to boil over, his family is confronted with a series of tragedies and revelations that shift their lives and their world into clearer focus.