Hombale Films to distribute India's Oscar entry 'Gondhal' in international theatres

Mumbai, Oct 9 (UNI) Marathi film "Gondhal", chosen as India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Academy Awards, is preparing for an international theatrical release, with Hombale Films coming on board as its overseas distributor. Written and directed by Santosh Davkhar, "Gondhal" is a Marathi folk thriller. It stars Kishor Kadam, Ishita Deshmukh, Yogesh Sohoni, and Nishad Bhoir in lead roles. The film's music was composed by legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja. Set in rural Maharashtra, the film explores various aspects of faith, human passion, power, and deceit through traditional nighttime rituals. The film received critical…