The Marathi-language film Gondhal is India’s official entry for the 2027 Oscars. The film recently made history by defeating several big titles to become the Film Federation of India’s (FFI) top choice for the Best International Feature Film category. Ahead of its Oscar campaign, the Santosh Davakhar directorial is gearing up for a theatrical release. It is set to arrive in theatres pan-India next month. Sharing the update, Davakhar expressed pride as his regional film prepares to reach audiences nationwide ahead of its Oscar race.
Gondhal To Release On THIS Date
After its historic selection as India’s official entry for Oscars 2027 in the Best International Feature Film category, is all set to arrive in cinema halls.
The Marathi folk-thriller will hit screens pan-India on November 13, 2026.
Sharing the update, director Santosh Davakhar said, “When we set out to make Gondhal, our only goal was to stay fiercely true to the raw culture, haunting rhythms, and untold layers of our soil. To see this deeply rooted folk-thriller resonate so profoundly that it becomes India’s official Oscar entry is an overwhelming honor. Now, bringing it to audiences across the country on November 13 in a Pan-India release feels like bringing the story back full circle.”
He added, “Cinema has no language barriers when the emotion is raw and honest, and I am filled with immense gratitude that viewers from every corner of India will get to experience this sacred, suspenseful journey on the big screen together.”
Gondhal is India’s official selection for Oscars 2027
About Gondhal
Set in rural Maharashtra, is a psychological thriller. It tells a story of obsession and betrayal.
It follows Suman, a young woman who’s stuck in an unhappy marriage. Desperate to escape, she uses her lover Sarjerao’s strong obsession with the traditional Gondhal ritual to her advantage. As the overnight folk ritual takes place, village politics, hidden motives and personal betrayals come to light. What begins as a sacred night soon turns into a dangerous situation involving crime and its consequences.
The film stars Kishor Kadam, Ishitaa Deshmukh, Yogesh Sohoni, Nishad Bhoir and Anuj Prabhu. Renowned composer Ilaiyaraaja has composed the music, while Amalendu Chaudhary has handled the cinematography.
Gondhal has been praised for seamlessly blending multiple genres while delivering a gripping family thriller. Its unique storytelling and ability to combine different elements effectively were among the reasons the Marathi film was selected as India’s official entry for the 2027 Oscars.