Marathi film Gondhal selected as India’s official entry for Oscars 2027
India has picked its contender for the Best International Feature Film race at the 99th Academy Awards , and this year, it's a Marathi film. Gondhal , directed by Santosh Davakhar, was named the country's official entry by the Film Federation of India, put forward after committee chair P Seshadri and his panel reviewed 33 submissions. Oscars 2026: 10 Red Carpet fashion moments that stole the Show…
India has chosen a Marathi film as its official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. Directed by Santosh Davakhar, Gondhal has been selected after a panel led by P Seshadri reviewed 33 submissions. The film's success is built upon recent accolades, including the Silver Peacock for Best Director at the 56th International Film Festival of India.
Gondhal tells a story set in the traditional Midnight Gondhal ritual of Maharashtrian culture. The film follows Suman, portrayed by Ishita Deshmukh, whose comfortable marriage to Anand leaves her unfulfilled. Upon connecting with Saheba, a performer in the ritual, Suman devises a dangerous plan to break free from her marriage, enlisting the help of Anand's cousin, Sarjerao, who is infatuated with her.
As the plan unfolds, it escalates into a series of tragic events, including murder, forcing Suman to confront the consequences of her actions. Supporting roles are played by Kishor Kadam and others.
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