Veteran actress Rohini Hattangadi expressed immense pride following the announcement that Santosh Davakhar’s psychological thriller, Gondhal, has been selected as India’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars 2027). Hattangadi highlighted that the Marathi film industry has undergone a remarkable evolution over the last decade.
She commended the new generation of storytellers and artists who are boldly experimenting with narrative structures, tackling diverse and complex subjects, and bringing fresh, boundary-pushing perspectives to the global silver screen.
News Edit KV Raman

