Marathi thriller Gondhal set for nationwide release on November 13

Marathi thriller Gondhal is set to open across India on November 13, 2026 in Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

The film, written, directed and produced by Santosh Davakhar, is India’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards in the International Feature Film category.

The Film Federation of India announced its selection on September 18, 2026.

Set in rural Maharashtra, the story follows Suman, who is unhappy in her marriage and wants to leave her husband.

A traditional overnight Gondhal ceremony becomes the setting for a dangerous plan involving Suman, her lover and a man devoted to the ritual.

The film brings Maharashtra’s folk traditions and village life to audiences across the country.

Its theatrical release is the next step before its Oscar-category campaign, though the sources give no further details about that process.