Marathi language film Gondhal has been selected as India’s official entry for the upcoming Academy Awards. The film has been chosen to represent the country in the international competition following its selection by the official Indian jury.
The selection places Gondhal in the spotlight as it prepares to compete for a place in the Oscar race. The Marathi film joins a long list of Indian productions that have been considered for international recognition through the Academy Awards.
The film’s selection has also drawn attention to the growing presence of regional Indian cinema on international platforms. Its Oscar journey will now depend on the subsequent stages of the Academy’s selection process.