Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh
Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh (transl. Gandhi Godse – A War) is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language historical fiction film written and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, and produced by Manila Santoshi. The film stars Deepak Antani and Chinmay Mandlekar in the lead roles. The film deals with a fictional situation in which Mahatma Gandhi survives his assassination and thereafter decides to not only pardon Nathuram Godse, but also socialize with him.
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Movie details
- Release date
- 26 January 2023
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Country
- India
- Languages
- Hindi
- Director
- Rajkumar Santoshi
- Cast
- Deepak Antani, Chinmay Mandlekar, Pawan Chopra
Spoiler-free synopsis
Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh (transl. Gandhi Godse – A War) is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language historical fiction film written and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, and produced by Manila Santoshi. The film stars Deepak Antani and Chinmay Mandlekar in the lead roles. The film deals with a fictional situation in which Mahatma Gandhi survives his assassination and thereafter decides to not only pardon Nathuram Godse, but also socialize with him.
For families
Research guidance
A transparent recommendation derived from an official classification record.
Positive messages
Constructive themes or examples.Potential constructive discussion around Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh can focus on responsibility, empathy, perseverance and the consequences of decisions. Where the general dramatic or entertainment themes material creates conflict, parents can discuss safer alternatives, respectful communication and how characters respond to pressure. These are editorial discussion prompts and are not claims that every theme appears explicitly in the film.
Negative behaviours
Conduct that may need context.Parents should be alert to behaviour commonly associated with general dramatic or entertainment themes, including conflict, deception, fear, risky choices or emotionally intense exchanges where applicable. Because detailed scene-level evidence is not equally available for every 2023 title, this section avoids inventing specific acts that were not verified. Use an official CBFC classification when present in the database and consider previewing the film for especially sensitive children.
Topics to discuss
Conversation starters after viewing.Useful family discussion questions include: What motivates the main characters? Which decisions create avoidable problems? How could conflicts be handled more responsibly? Do the film's relationships model respect and consent? How does the story portray courage, loyalty, justice or forgiveness? For older children, compare dramatic entertainment choices with real-world consequences.
Final recommendation
Our family-viewing take
Suggested minimum age: 16+. The overall family verdict is no. Children below that age may need stronger parental guidance, especially if general dramatic or entertainment themes includes tension, violence, fear, crime, romance or mature emotional themes. Teen suitability improves with context and discussion. Shared family viewing is recommended when parents want to address the strongest concerns.
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