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Marathi film Gondhal chosen as India's Oscars 2027 entry over Ranveer Singh, Diljit Dosanjh films
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🗓 20 Sep 2026, 03:51 AM
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The Marathi film Gondhal has been selected as India's official entry for the 2027 Academy Awards. It surpassed contenders featuring Ranveer Singh and Diljit Dosanjh.
The selection panel for India's Oscars entry announced that the Marathi film Gondhal will represent the country at the 2027 Academy Awards. The decision was made after reviewing submissions from various language cinemas.
Gondhal competed against two high‑profile contenders: Ranveer Singh’s action‑drama Dhurandhar and Diljit Dosanjh’s Main Vaapas Aaunga. Both films had generated considerable buzz ahead of the selection process.
By choosing Gondhal, the panel highlighted the growing recognition of regional cinema on the international stage. The film’s nomination marks another milestone for Marathi cinema in Oscar contention.
Gondhal competed against two high‑profile contenders: Ranveer Singh’s action‑drama Dhurandhar and Diljit Dosanjh’s Main Vaapas Aaunga. Both films had generated considerable buzz ahead of the selection process.
By choosing Gondhal, the panel highlighted the growing recognition of regional cinema on the international stage. The film’s nomination marks another milestone for Marathi cinema in Oscar contention.