
“Costao” (2025) is a Hindi biographical crime drama, released today, May 1, 2025, on ZEE5. The film is based on the true story of Costao Fernandes (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), a dedicated customs officer in Goa during the 1990s. Known for his bravery and effective tactics against smugglers, Costao’s life takes a dramatic turn when he accidentally kills Alvernaz Alemao, the brother of a powerful former Chief Minister and drug lord, D’Mello (Kishore Kumar G), during a confrontation while trying to bust a gold smuggling operation.Costao 2025 Movie Download.
The narrative follows Costao’s intense personal and professional struggles in the aftermath of this incident. Despite acting in self-defense, he finds himself embroiled in a murder case, battling a corrupt system and facing immense pressure. The film showcases his unwavering commitment to his duty and his fight to prove his innocence against powerful political forces and a biased legal system. It also delves into the impact of his ordeal on his family, particularly his wife Mariya (Priya Bapat) and his children, highlighting the personal sacrifices he makes in his pursuit of justice.
Directed by Sejal Shah, “Costao” aims to be a humanistic portrayal of an honest officer’s battle against a corrupt system, rather than a detailed account of the legal proceedings. The story is narrated from the perspective of Costao’s young daughter, offering a unique lens through which to view his journey and the trauma inflicted on his family. While some reviews note that the direction could have been more impactful and the narrative more focused on the complexities of the case, Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s performance as the determined yet vulnerable Costao has been widely praised, anchoring the film and bringing the real-life hero’s struggles to the screen.