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Costao OTT Release: Nawazuddin Siddiqui is back with a unique story of a customs officer. The film is a biopic which has been inspired by the life of late customs officer Costao Fernandes. As per reports, Costao is also set to show the cinematic history of Goa. The first posters of the movie have been out, which feature all the characters along with Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a customs officer’s uniform. Costao will be released on OTT giant Zee5. The release date has not been announced yet. 

While sharing the posters of the film and wrote, “A hero with no cape - just a white uniform, unshakable courage, and the will to stand for what is right. This is #Costao‘s extraordinary story. Coming Soon on #ZEE5 #CostaoOnZEE5.” 

In a new poster shared by the OTT platform, Siddiqui can be seen donning customs officer’s uniform. The platform wrote on Instagram, “Before they called him a hero, they called him guilty. #Costao took on Goa’s smuggling network with nothing but grit and guts. Coming soon on #ZEE5 #CostaoOnZEE5.” 

Apart from Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Costao also features Priya Bapat, Hussain Dalal and Kishore Kumar in key roles. It has been directed by Sejal Shah and produced by Vinod Bhanushali. According to reports, the movie is set back in the 1990s when Goa was shrouded in secrecy. Amid the situation, several crimes such as smuggling take place in the city. As said earlier,  Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be seen playing the role of a brave customs officer, Costao Fernandes. He was one of those who investigated and brought down the largest gold smuggling network in the country. As per Mumbai Custom Zone's website, “Shri Costao Fernandes is one of rare heroes of the Department who is remembered for many a life risking events and encounters with criminals and smugglers. He prevented several attempts of smuggling by endangering his own life. For his act of bravery and valor, he was conferred with the President's Award in 1996.” 

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