Godavari is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy drama film written and directed by Sekhar Kammula, and produced by G. V. G. Raju.

[2] The film was a commercial success at the box office in addition to receiving unanimous critical acclaim.

Meanwhile, Raji gets a marriage proposal from Ravinder Bommireddy "Ravi" (Kamal Kamaraju), a self-centered IPS officer whom her father approves of.

Raji tells Ram that she's unsure about her feelings for him due to his idealism and modest finances, thinking he may not provide for her.

Disappointed and heartbroken, Ram is forced to join his family on the same Godavari River cruise to Bhadrachalam, where Raji is to be married.

Veeraiah, a witness of a high-profile murder who is on the run along with his pregnant daughter, joins in the cruise as a cook.

Raji subsequently discovers the controlling and chauvinistic nature of Ravi and starts having second thoughts about their impending marriage.

Ram says he will pick her up at a specific location and time and sends the details on a piece of paper.

Chinna, who doesn't want Raji to read it, suddenly swallows the paper as he is aware of Sita's feelings for Ram.

Sita thinks that Ram still loves Raji and feels guilty for ruining his marriage and, heartbroken, leaves the boat cruise abruptly.

After reaching home, she gets good offers regarding her designer wares, but she starts feeling lonely, missing Ram.

Ram tells her that he never wanted to marry Raji because the piece of paper was actually blank, and that the whole plan was just a hoax to make up her mind to stick with the marriage.

Finally, the film ends with Ram reveals to Sita that he got job offers from ruling and opposition parties, which is going to be the first step in his political career.

Kammula said the film carries a similar essence and feel of Andala Ramudu (1973) directed by Bapu.

The track "Andamgalena" sung by Sunitha Upadrashta won her a Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer.

The track "Manasa Vaacha" sung by K.S.Chithra, and P. Unnikrishnan was also nominated at the Filmfare Awards South in the Best Female Playback Singer.