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Marathi film Gondhal was selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2027 on Friday, September 18. The 2025 release will now compete with films from
across the world for a spot in the final nominations at the 99th Academy Awards. Following the announcement, the spotlight has turned to Santosh Davakhar’s directorial, with film buffs searching for more information about the movie, including where they can watch it on OTT.
Is Gondhal Available On OTT?
Gondhal, starring Ishita Deshmukh, Nishad Bhoir, Yogesh Sohoni, and Kishor Kadam, is not available on any OTT platform as of now. However, with the film now headed to the Oscars 2027, leading OTT platforms are expected to compete for the streaming rights. It should not be very long before Gondhal finally finds its digital home.
Gondhal, which arrived in theatres in November 2025, earned recognition on the festival circuit before being selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2027. The film won the Silver Peacock for Special Jury at the 56th International Film Festival of India in Goa.
Its selection as India's official Oscar entry is likely to bring a fresh wave of interest in the Marathi thriller. Until an official streaming announcement is made, viewers will have to wait for details about its OTT premiere.
All You Need To Know About Gondhal - Plot, Cast, Box Office
Directed and written by Santosh Davakhar, Gondhal is a psychological and cultural thriller set against the backdrop of the traditional Maharashtrian Gondhal ritual. The film revolves around a young bride, Suman, whose life takes a dark turn during a wedding celebration. The story uses the ritual and its cultural significance to explore darker human emotions.
Kishor Kadam plays Bhivaba, Ishita Deshmukh portrays Suman, Yogesh Sohoni plays Anand, while Nishad Bhoir is seen as Sarjerao. Gondhal marked Santosh Davakhar's feature directorial debut. The theatrical run of Gondhal was relatively modest. The film opened to limited box-office numbers, with trade reports describing its theatrical performance as subdued.
The Film Federation of India selected Gondhal from a list of more than 30 contenders for India's official Oscar entry. The shortlisted films included titles such as Dhurandhar, Border 2, Hanuman Ansh, Haq, Ikkis, and Main Vaapas Aaunga. The jury, headed by filmmaker P Sheshadri, unanimously chose Gondhal to represent India at the 99th Academy Awards.
When Will Oscars 2027 Take Place?
The 99th Academy Awards are scheduled to take place on March 14, 2027. However, Gondhal's selection as India's official entry does not automatically mean that it has secured a nomination. The film will first enter the Academy's International Feature Film voting process, which will lead to a shortlist of 15 films before the final five nominees are selected.
According to the Academy’s announced schedule, the Oscars shortlist will be revealed on December 15, 2026, while the nominations will be announced on January 21, 2027. The final voting process will take place in February and March, before the awards ceremony is held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 14.
