'Gondhal' director Santosh Davakhar reveals Ilaiyaraaja's musical preparation

Filmmaker Santosh Davakhar revealed composer Ilaiyaraaja's unique approach to creating music for the film 'Gondhal'. After traveling to Nashik, Ilaiyaraaja observed traditional Gondhal performances to understand the cultural context. This journey allowed him to design authentic music that aligned with the film's period setting. Davakhar aimed to document the centuries-old ritual through cinema to preserve cultural heritage. 'Gondhal' has been selected as India's official entry for the 99th Academy Awards.