Nawazuddin Siddiqui is all set to be seen as a customs officer in the upcoming film, Costao. As the release date is near, check out the details, such as plot, cast, OTT platform, and more.
Last Updated: 02.14 PM, Apr 22, 2025
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is one of the most versatile actors in the industry. He has done several genre films, and they were well-received by the audience. The actor is now all geared up to be seen as a customs officer in the upcoming film, Costao. As the thriller film is set to be released in a few days, here are all the details you need to know about Costao.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui's thriller film, Costao, will land on ZEE5. You can watch it with your OTTplay Premium subscription as well.
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Costao is a crime thriller drama film that centers around a customs officer, Costao Fernandes (played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui). He fights against a powerful gold smuggling ring in Goa in the 1990s. He faces corruption, betrayal, and a system that turns against him, eventually going on the run while trying to protect his family. He tries his best to stop a massive gold smuggling operation led by a powerful criminal gang. He works against the grain, goes against the system, and faces murder charges.
For the unversed, Costao is inspired by a true story that highlights the courage and resilience of Costao Fernandes, a real-life customs officer who challenged a major smuggling ring. It explores themes of duty, betrayal, corruption, and the value of standing up to a powerful system.
Meanwhile, sharing the trailer, ZEE5 wrote, "The story of a real hero, a Customs Officer who shook an entire crime network. This isn’t just a fight. It’s a legacy carved in sacrifice."
Costao features Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Priya Bapat, Kishore Kumar G, Gagan Dev Riar, and Hussain Dalal. The film is directed by Sejal Shah and produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Bhavesh Mandalia, Sejal Shah, Shyam Sunder, and Faizuddin Siddiqui.
ZEE5's crime thriller, Costao, will be released on May 1. Meanwhile, subscribe to OTTplay Premium and get ready to experience the thrilling journey of Costao.