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Here are the key details of the news regarding the Marathi thriller Gondhal being selected as India’s official Oscar submission:

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• Official Entry: The Film Federation of India (FFI) announced that the Marathi film Gondhal has been chosen as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars 2027).

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• Director & Recognition: The film is written and directed by Santosh Davakhar, who previously won the Silver Peacock for Best Director at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

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• Plot Setting: Set in rural Maharashtra, the thriller revolves around events that unfold over the course of a single night during a traditional ritual (Gondhal) centered on a newlywed couple.

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• Selection Process: The film was selected by an FFI jury headed by chairperson P. Seshadri, chosen from a pool of 33 competing Indian films.

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• Historic Milestone: Gondhal marks the fourth Marathi-language film ever selected as India’s official submission to the Academy Awards, following Shwaas (2004), Harishchandrachi Factory (2009), and Court (2015).

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• Event Date: The 99th Oscars ceremony will take place on March 14, 2027, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

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