Marathi psychological thriller Gondhal gets worldwide theatrical release date and trailer

The worldwide trailer for the psychological thriller film Gondhal has officially dropped ahead of its global theatrical debut on November 13, 2026. India has chosen this movie as its official entry for the 99th Academy Awards under the Best International Feature Film category.

Release Details

Moviegoers will be able to watch the film in seven different languages, which include Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and English. The studio plans a wide international release spanning across India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Dubai, and Africa. Studio representatives point out that this marks the very first time a Marathi movie receives a massive theatrical rollout in seven languages simultaneously.

Plot And Cast

Set against the backdrop of traditional Maharashtrian culture, the story revolves around a newly married couple named Suman and Anandrao. Their life goes through a troubled phase as their personal wishes, duties toward marriage, and devotion clash with one another, leading up to bizarre and mysterious occurrences. Ishita Deshmukh, Kishor Kadam, Yogesh Sohani, and Nishad Bhoir play the lead roles in this project.

Creator Background

Santosh Davakhar directed and wrote the movie, and also produced it alongside Diksha Davakhar under their banner Davakhar Films, while Amalendu Chaudhary handled the cinematography. The opening sequence of the movie features a single, uninterrupted shot lasting twenty-five minutes. Previously, the director won the Silver Peacock award for Best Director at the 56th International Film Festival of India, where the jury praised the project as a real-world Shakespearean fable.

Context

Regional Indian cinema often gains international recognition when selected by film federations for prestigious global platforms like the Oscars. Movies sent to the Academy Awards must meet specific eligibility rules set by film authorities in their home countries before competing for global nominations.