Oscar Preview Screenings Begin
India's Oscar Entry Gondhal Plans Six-City Previews Ahead of Academy Campaign
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The previews are planned for Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, beginning with screenings at four theatres each in Mumbai and Pune.
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Director Santosh Davakhar said the campaign aims to secure between 6,000 and 7,000 Academy-member votes.
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Davakhar said the previews are meant to let audiences experience the film’s sound, atmosphere and visuals together in a theatre.
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The film runs for approximately two hours and was selected as India’s entry after consideration by the Film Federation of India.
Gondhal, a Marathi psychological thriller, is India's official entry for the 99th Academy Awards. The filmmakers are launching preview screenings across six cities this October as part of an intensive campaign to reach Academy voters Cinema Express.
Director Santosh Davakhar said the team aims to secure between 6,000 and 7,000 Academy member votes. The previews will screen in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru before a wider release in six languages Hindustan Times.
Psychological Thriller Rooted in Rural Maharashtra
Gondhal tells the story of a newly married woman whose circumstances spiral into a deadly psychological conflict. The film draws inspiration from a rural Maharashtra ritual and runs approximately two hours Newsable.
The Marathi Film Federation of India selected Gondhal after careful consideration among submissions. Director Santosh Davakhar views the selection as both an honor and a responsibility to represent Indian cinema on the global stage ANI News.
Preview Screenings Begin Across Major Indian Cities
The preview campaign starts October 9 with screenings in four theatres each in Mumbai and Pune News18. Additional cities include Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, with the screenings available in Marathi and Hindi languages.
Davakhar explained that the previews serve a specific purpose: to let audiences experience the film's sound, atmosphere, and visuals together in a theatre. These screenings represent the first major push to introduce the film to voting Academy members Hindustan Times.
Six-Language Release Planned After Preview Phase
Following the initial preview screenings, Gondhal will expand to a broader theatrical release across six languages. This strategy allows the filmmakers to build momentum and awareness before the Academy voting period begins Cinema Express.
The campaign represents an intensive effort to secure votes from the Academy's international membership. Davakhar said the team is committed to showcasing Indian cinema's storytelling capabilities through this psychological thriller Newsable.
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