Gundello Godari is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language adventure drama film directed by Kumar Nagendra and produced by Lakshmi Manchu.

[4] The story of the film is loosely based on a novel named ‘Godavari Kathalu’, written by BVS Rama Rao.

Malli (Aadhi) and Chitra (Lakshmi Manchu) are a newly-wed couple who are forced to battle it out against a devastating flood of the River Godavari.

They lose all hope of survival, and decide to narrate the darkest moments of their lives to each other after they find a support to rest on.

Sarala challenges an inebriated Malli as he is walking away after threatening to outrage her modesty by saying, "You seem to have forgotten that you are a man after the beating you got from police due to my dad."

Years pass by and Suri (Sundeep Kishan), now a man, is a mason and is extremely fond of cock-fights while Chitra works under Dhorababu (Ravi Babu), a womaniser.

Suri dies of extreme blood loss and Chitra attacks the doctor by pouring hot water on him.

They throw the ring gifted by Sarala and the chain presented by Dhorababu on their marriage into the flood and start crossing the bridge.

The project was first reported in January 2011, where it was claimed that Lakshmi Manchu would produce a love film titled Gundello Godari, which would feature her as the protagonist for the first time.

[6] In April 2011, Ilaiyaraaja was signed on to compose the music for the film and he recorded songs during a trip with the producers to Munnar.

On 18 October 2012, he flew down from Chennai to attend the audio launch ceremony that was held at a specially erected village set at Gandharva Mahal in Hyderabad.

The Hindu gave a review stating "Gundello Godari is not a linear story of how these two protagonists battle the fury of nature.

"[17] The Times of India gave a review stating "It's the story telling that stands out, and is bereft of the silly cliches that dominate Tollywood potboilers.

"[18] Deccan Chronicle gave a review stating "In the midst of clichéd potboilers and slapstick comedies, this period movie comes as a breath of fresh air and strikes a chord for its simplicity, rooted characters and raw emotions.

"[19] IndiaGlitz gave a review stating "With tragedy piled up on inhumanity, Gundello Godari is a well-executed and ordinarily written film.

"[22] Oneindia Entertainment gave a review stating "Gundello Godari is a wonderful attempt by Kumar Nagendra.