Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s 'Costao' Promises a Gripping Crime Thriller Inspired by True Events

 Directed by Sejal Shah and produced by Vinod Bhanushali, the film dives into the daring 1990s mission that shook Goa's underworld and disrupted the largest gold smuggling operation into India.

The official synopsis teases a layered, intense narrative that blends sharp action with emotional depth. It raises powerful questions about the cost of integrity and the price of standing alone in a corrupt system. Nawazuddin’s first look, released by ZEE5, presents him in a sharp uniform, exuding intensity, with the tagline: “Before they called him a hero, they called him guilty.”

Promising razor-sharp storytelling and a morally complex protagonist, Costao aims to deliver not just thrills but a reflection on how real heroism often comes at a steep price. The film is slated to stream soon on ZEE5.