Oscars 2027: After much anticipation, India’s official submission for the prestigious Oscars 2027 has finally been unveiled.
Following last year’s selection of Homebound, the Film Federation of India (FFI) has officially chosen Gondhal, a gripping Marathi thriller, to represent the country in the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.
Directed by Santosh Davakhar, the film stood out among a competitive pool of entries from across the nation to claim the top honour. The announcement marks another significant milestone for regional cinema, bringing Marathi filmmaking to the forefront of the global stage. Directed by Santosh Davakhar, the Marathi psychological thriller Gondhal unfolds over a single, chaotic night during a traditional ritual. The story centres on a trapped newlywed bride who masterfully manipulates the men around her, weaving a deadly web of psychological tension, deceit, and escalating violence. The narrative intensifies when Bhivaba arrives to perform the sacred night-long ceremony for the newlyweds, Suman and Anand. However, Sarjerao, consumed by jealousy, refuses to accept Suman’s marriage to another man. As the frantic beating of the ritual drums drives the villagers into a frenzy, long-buried animosities surface, empowering Suman to exploit the men’s desires and take control of her own destiny. (This is a developing story. More to follow…)
