<p>Following its historic selection as India’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars 2027) in the Best International Feature Film category by the Film Federation of India (FFI) on September 18, 2026, the acclaimed Marathi folk-thriller Gondhal is gearing up for a grand Pan-India theatrical release on November 13, 2026.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Written, directed, and produced under Davakhar Films, the film has received widespread critical acclaim and is now poised to captivate audiences nationwide, releasing across the country in Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read</strong>: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/marathi-film-gondhal-is-india-s-official-entry-for-oscars-2027-1789731957388https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/marathi-film-gondhal-is-india-s-official-entry-for-oscars-2027-1789731957388">Marathi film Gondhal is India's official entry for Oscars 2027</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Director Santosh Davakhar expressed immense pride in bringing an authentic regional story to a nationwide audience ahead of its Oscar race:</p>

<p>"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."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He further said, “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.”</p><h3>What is Gondhal about?</h3><p>Set against the backdrop of rural Maharashtra, Gondhal dives into a dark, suspenseful web of obsession and betrayal. The narrative follows Suman, a young woman trapped in a suffocating and unhappy marriage. Seeking a way out, she exploits her lover Sarjerao's deep, fanatic obsession with the sacred traditional Gondhal ritual.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As an overnight folk ritual unfolds under the cover of darkness, local power struggles, hidden motives, and secret betrayals collide, turning a sacred village night into a tense, dangerous game of crime and consequence before dawn.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film features a talented star cast that includes Kishor Kadam, Ishitaa Deshmukh, Yogesh Sohoni, Nishad Bhoir, and Anuj Prabhu. The film's technical and artistic crew brings together renowned composer Ilaiyaraaja as the music director and Amalendu Chaudhary as the cinematographer.</p>

Written, directed, and produced under Davakhar Films, the film has received widespread critical acclaim and is now poised to captivate audiences nationwide—releasing across the country in Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.

Following its historic selection as India’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars 2027) in the Best International Feature Film category by the Film Federation of India (FFI) on September 18, 2026, the acclaimed Marathi folk-thriller Gondhal is gearing up for a grand Pan-India theatrical release on November 13, 2026. Written, directed, and produced under Davakhar Films, the film has received widespread critical acclaim and is now poised to captivate audiences nationwide, releasing across the country in Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. Also read: Marathi film Gondhal is India's official entry for Oscars 2027 Director Santosh Davakhar expressed immense pride in bringing an authentic regional story to a nationwide audience ahead of its Oscar race:

<p>Written, directed, and produced under Davakhar Films, the film has received widespread critical acclaim and is now poised to captivate audiences nationwide—releasing across the country in Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.&nbsp;</p>

Gondhal, India’s official Oscar entry, locks pan-India release for November: Read details here

Oscar 2026 ceremony is just around the corner, and before the world get's the new batch of winners, here we have compiled the reason behind why an Oscar trophy can't be sold

<p>Oscar 2026 ceremony is just around the corner, and before the world get's the new batch of winners, here we have compiled the reason behind why an Oscar trophy can't be sold</p>

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<p>Ishaan Khatter has finally broken his silence after his film <i>Homebound </i>failed to get a nomination at the 98th Academy Awards. Taking to Instagram, the actor on Friday shared an emotional note talking about the film alongside behind-the-scenes pictures and videos from the critically acclaimed project.&nbsp;</p><h2>A piece of heart</h2><p>The actor said that the film was a "piece of my heart" and very personal. "Homebound is and always was a piece of my heart. It’s a story that took us through a journey inwards after daring to look outside the bubble we identify ourselves in. As difficult a reality as it mirrors, this film has always ultimately been hopeful to me in every way I can relate to it, as a human being, as a cinema person… and a young actor," he said.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/tere-ishk-mein-controversy-aanand-l-rai-breaks-his-silence-on-eros-rs-84-crore-lawsuit-calls-it-a-part-of-life-1769231279256"><strong>Tere Ishk Mein controversy: Aanand L Rai breaks his silence on Eros’ lawsuit</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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Ishaan Khatter has finally reacted after his film Homebound failed to get a nomination at the 98th Academy Awards. The actor shared an emotional post and revealed how he is deeply connected to the film.

Ishaan Khatter has finally broken his silence after his film Homebound failed to get a nomination at the 98th Academy Awards. Taking to Instagram, the actor on Friday shared an emotional note talking about the film alongside behind-the-scenes pictures and videos from the critically acclaimed project. A piece of heart The actor said that the film was a "piece of my heart" and very personal. "Homebound is and always was a piece of my heart. It’s a story that took us through a journey inwards after daring to look outside the bubble we identify ourselves in. As difficult a reality as it mirrors, this film has always ultimately been hopeful to me in every way I can relate to it, as a human being, as a cinema person… and a young actor," he said. Also Read: Tere Ishk Mein controversy: Aanand L Rai breaks his silence on Eros’ lawsuit

<p>Ishaan Khatter has finally reacted after his film Homebound failed to get a nomination at the 98th Academy Awards. The actor shared an emotional post and revealed how he is deeply connected to the film.</p>

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<p>Nominations for the 98th Academy Awards will be revealed on Thursday ( 22 Jan), and the movies that are predicted to get a nomination this year are: One Battle After Another,Sinners, It Was Just an Accident, Marty Supreme, Hamnet, and Sentimental Value among others.</p>

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