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Gondhal: Marathi Film Is India’s Oscars 2027 Entry

22 September 20261 min read
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Why in the news

A rural Maharashtra thriller was chosen to represent India at the Academy Awards in the international film category.

Key facts

  • Film: Gondhal (Marathi); director: Santosh Davakhar.
  • Category: Best International Feature Film, Oscars 2027.
  • Selection pool: 33 entries.
  • Genre: psychological and cultural thriller set in rural Maharashtra.

Marathi films sent earlier

  • Shwaas.
  • Harishchandrachi Factory.
  • Court.

Director’s honour

  • Silver Peacock for Best Director, IFFI 2025.

Exam angle

  • Position among Marathi Oscar entries: fourth.
  • Award category: Best International Feature Film.
  • Director honoured at IFFI 2025: Santosh Davakhar.

Test yourself

1. Which Marathi film was selected as India's official entry for Oscars 2027?

Gondhal, directed by Santosh Davakhar, was selected.

2. Gondhal was chosen from how many entries?

It was selected out of 33 entries.

3. Gondhal is the how-manyth Marathi film chosen as India's official Oscar entry?

It is the fourth, after Shwaas, Harishchandrachi Factory and Court.

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