Marathi film 'Gondhal' selected as India's official entry for the Oscars 2027
The Marathi film 'Gondhal', directed by Santosh Davakhar, has been selected as India's official entry for the 99th Academy Awards. The film depicts a traditional ritual in rural Maharashtra and will compete in the International Feature Film category.
Why it matters
This selection represents a significant cultural milestone for regional Indian cinema on the global stage, continuing the trend of Marathi films gaining international recognition.
Marathi film ‘Gondhal’, written and directed by Santosh Davakhar, has been selected as India’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards, the Film Federation of India announced on Friday. The film will represent India in the International Feature Film category at the Oscars 2027.Set against the backdrop of rural Maharashtra, ‘Gondhal’ unfolds over the course of a night during a traditional ritual centred around a newly married couple. The film was chosen from a list of 33 contenders, with P Seshadri serving as the chairperson of the selection committee, according to PTI.The selection marks another milestone for Marathi cinema at the Academy Awards.
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