Gondhal: Sacred Obsession is a Marathi psychological thriller written and directed by Santosh Davakhar — India's OFFICIAL submission for the 99th Academy Awards (Best International Feature Film), releasing worldwide November 13, 2026 in 7 languages (Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, English) — the first Marathi film with a 7-language global rollout.
As with other major Indian releases this season, including Chhaava, Dhurandhar: Revenge and Alpha, buzz around the film is building fast ahead of its theatrical debut.
Release Date
Gondhal: Sacred Obsession releases in theatres worldwide on November 13, 2026. The film is rolling out globally in 7 languages — Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and English — making it the first Marathi film to release at this scale across the world.
Oscar Entry
Gondhal: Sacred Obsession has been selected as India's official submission for the 99th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category, placing Marathi cinema on the global awards stage.
Cast & Crew
Director: Santosh Davakhar (Silver Peacock Best Director winner at the 56th IFFI)
Cast: Ishita Deshmukh (as Suman), Kishor Kadam, Yogesh Sohani (as Raghunath), Nishad Bhoir (as Sarjerao), Chhaya Kadam
Music: Ilaiyaraaja (music and background score)
Producers: Santosh Davakhar and Diksha Davakhar (Davakhar Films)
Cinematography: Amalendu Chaudhary
Plot
The story follows newlyweds Suman and Anandrao, whose desire, duty and devotion collide over a single night during a Gondhal folk ritual. As the ceremony unfolds, buried tensions rise to the surface and the night takes an unsettling turn.
The film opens with a 25-minute unbroken single take, pulling the audience straight into the world of the ritual before the story's central conflict erupts.
Watch the Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Gondhal release?
Gondhal: Sacred Obsession releases in theatres worldwide on November 13, 2026, in 7 languages.
Is Gondhal India's Oscar entry?
Yes. Gondhal: Sacred Obsession is India's official submission for the 99th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category.
Who directed Gondhal?
The film is written and directed by Santosh Davakhar, who won the Silver Peacock for Best Director at the 56th IFFI.
Who composed the music for Gondhal?
The music and background score are composed by the legendary Ilaiyaraaja.
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