Marathi film 'Gondhal' selected as India's official entry for 99th Academy Awards
The Marathi film 'Gondhal', set in rural Maharashtra, has been chosen as India's official submission for the 99th Academy Awards in 2027.
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Marathi film Gondhal has been announced as India’s official entry for Oscars 2027 in the Best International Feature category. Set in rural Maharashtra, Gondhal, directed and written by Santosh Davakhar, examines how deeply rooted traditions intersect with individual aspirations and human frailties.
The movie stars Ishita Deshmukh, Yogesh Sohoni, Kishor Kadam, Suresh Vishwakarma, Nishad Bhoir, Anuj Prabhu and Vitthal Kale. The latest recognition adds to Gondhal’s growing list of accolades on the festival circuit, including awards at IFFI, the Bengaluru International Film Festival, the Pune International Film Festival and the Third Eye Asian International Film Festival.
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Marathi film Gondhal is India’s official entry for Oscars 2027
5 hours from nowMarathi film 'Gondhal' selected as India's official entry for the Oscars 2027
The Marathi film 'Gondhal' has been selected to represent India at the 99th Academy Awards. Set against the backdrop of a traditional ritual in rural Maharashtra, this film was chosen from a pool of thirty-three entries by the selection committee. Notably, it is the fourth Marathi film to earn an Oscar nomination, with the ceremony scheduled for March 14, 2027.
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