Santosh reacts to ‘Gondhal’ being chosen as India’s official entry for Oscar 2027 entry

Marathi thriller 'Gondhal' has been chosen as India's official entry for the 2027 Academy Awards. Director Santosh Davakhar expressed confidence in the film's potential from its inception. The film, rooted in Maharashtra's folk traditions, explores desire and violence over one night. 'Gondhal' was selected from thirty-three submissions representing various Indian languages. This marks the fourth Marathi film to receive this prestigious Oscar nomination.