Gondhal’ Takes Marathi Cinema to the Global Stage, Embarks on Its Oscar Journey
Gondhal’ Takes Marathi Cinema to the Global Stage, Embarks on Its Oscar Journey
Mumbai: Marathi cinema is gearing up for a global moment of pride as psychological thriller ‘Gondhal’ (Sacred Obsession) makes its mark on the international stage. Selected as India’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars 2027), the film brings the richness of Marathi storytelling and Indian cultural heritage into the global spotlight.
An exclusive screening of the film was hosted by Shrimati Amruta Fadnavis on November 3 at Jio World Drive, BKC, Mumbai. Appreciating the film, she highlighted its portrayal of India’s cultural roots, traditions and the complex dimensions of human psychology.
The special screening was attended by several prominent personalities from the film industry, including filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, actress Kishori Shahane, director Abhijit Panse, actor Rajendra Shisatkar, filmmaker Samit Kakkad, lead actor Yogesh Sohoni and the film’s writer, director and producer Santosh Davakhar.
Expanding its reach beyond regional boundaries, ‘Gondhal’ has now been dubbed in five languages — Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada — bringing its story closer to audiences across India.
Adding to the excitement, the film is set for a grand worldwide theatrical re-release on 13 November 2026, giving audiences another opportunity to experience its compelling narrative on the big screen.
With its Oscar journey and multilingual release, ‘Gondhal’ aims to take Marathi cinema to a wider international audience and highlight the growing global presence of Indian regional films.
One Film. Five Languages. One Global Dream!
Gondhal’ Takes Marathi Cinema to the Global Stage, Embarks on Its Oscar Journey
Mumbai: Marathi cinema is gearing up for a global moment of pride as psychological thriller ‘Gondhal’ (Sacred Obsession) makes its mark on the international stage. Selected as India's official entry for the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars 2027), the film brings the richness of Marathi storytelling and Indian cultural heritage into the global spotlight.
An exclusive screening of the film was hosted by Shrimati Amruta Fadnavis on November 3 at Jio World Drive, BKC, Mumbai. Appreciating the film, she highlighted its portrayal of India's cultural roots, traditions and the complex dimensions of human psychology.
The special screening was attended by several prominent personalities from the film industry, including filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, actress Kishori Shahane, director Abhijit Panse, actor Rajendra Shisatkar, filmmaker Samit Kakkad, lead actor Yogesh Sohoni and the film's writer, director and producer Santosh Davakhar.
Expanding its reach beyond regional boundaries, ‘Gondhal’ has now been dubbed in five languages — Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada — bringing its story closer to audiences across India.
Adding to the excitement, the film is set for a grand worldwide theatrical re-release on 13 November 2026, giving audiences another opportunity to experience its compelling narrative on the big screen.
With its Oscar journey and multilingual release, ‘Gondhal’ aims to take Marathi cinema to a wider international audience and highlight the growing global presence of Indian regional films.
One Film. Five Languages. One Global Dream!
