Costao | ZEE5 – May 1, 2025
Overview
Costao is a gripping biographical crime drama set in the sun-soaked yet shadowy backdrop of 1990s Goa. Starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a powerful and intense role, the film is inspired by the real-life story of Costao Fernandes—a principled customs officer whose fierce resolve challenges the gold smuggling underworld and the corruption eating away at the very system he vowed to protect.
Plot Summary
In a Goa riddled with illegal gold trade and administrative rot, Costao Fernandes emerges as a beacon of honesty and justice. Assigned to dismantle a sprawling smuggling network, Fernandes risks not only his career but also his personal relationships as he unravels a deeply rooted nexus of crime, politics, and betrayal. As he delves deeper, the line between duty and personal survival begins to blur.
This isn’t just a tale of crime—it’s a portrait of a man who dared to stand alone, guided by his conscience, and willing to pay the price.
Cast & Characters
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Costao Fernandes – A no-nonsense customs officer fighting against the odds.
- Priya Bapat as Maria Fernandes – Costao’s supportive yet concerned wife, whose strength mirrors his own.
- Kishore Kumar G as D’Mello – A cunning antagonist operating the gold syndicate.
- Hussain Dalal as Peter – A conflicted insider with loyalties tested.
- Mahika Sharma as Cassandra – A key informant entangled in the criminal web.
- Director: Sejal Shah – Known for hard-hitting narratives with a socially conscious lens.
Themes & Style
- Crime & Corruption: Exposes the deep-rooted illegal gold trade in Goa’s past.
- Moral Conflict: Examines the toll of integrity on a public servant’s personal life.
- Biographical Depth: Based on real events, offering both realism and drama.
- Atmosphere: Set in the vibrant yet gritty coastal setting of 1990s Goa.
Streaming Details
- Platform: ZEE5
- Release Date: May 1, 2025
- Genre: Biographical, Crime, Drama
- Language: Likely multilingual with Hindi and regional dialects
- Rating: U/A 16+
Why Watch Costao?
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui delivers another career-defining performance.
- A gritty, true-to-life portrayal of an unsung hero.
- Tense, atmospheric direction by Sejal Shah.
Powerful storytelling with emotional and political weight.
