Costao OTT release date: 5 things to know about Nawazuddin Siddiqui's gripping crime crama
Costao OTT release date: The announcement of Costao, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Priya Bapat, a few days ago delighted many. Nawazuddin Siddiqui portrays the bold customs officer Mr. Costao Fernandes in the film. The story follows how a customs officer's actions shook the criminal underworld. All the information you need about the Sejal Shah-directed film is now available on OTT. Directed by Sejal Shah, the movie is now out on OTT and here's all you need to know about it.
Costao OTT release date
Costao released on Zee5 today (1st May). So, the movie is now streaming.
What is Costao about?
Inspired by the real-life adventures of a daring customs officer named Costao Fernandes who faced up against Goa's most potent smuggling syndicate, Costao is set in the 1990s. It follows his audacious one-man operation that exposed one of the largest gold smuggling schemes in Indian history.
Costao Cast: Who stars in the movie?
The film boasts a powerful ensemble led by:
Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Mr. Costao Fernandes
Priya Bapat
Kishor Kumar Huli
Gagan Dev Riar
Hussain Dalal
Meet the crew behind Costao
Costao is directed by Sejal Shah. The film is produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Bhavesh Mandalia, Sejal Shah, Shyam Sunder, and Faizuddin Siddiqui. The screenplay is penned by Bhavesh Mandalia and Meghna Srivastava, while Bhavesh Bhanushali and Abhijit Chawathe serve as co-producers.
Why to watch Costao?
Nawazuddin Siddiqui's performance is reason enough, he brings intensity and depth to the role of a fearless law enforcer.
If you're a fan of slow-burning crime dramas with rich storytelling and psychological depth, Costao won't disappoint.
The film is packed with real-life inspiration, stunning visuals, and thrilling sequences that highlight both human courage and the decay of corrupt systems.
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