Mumbai, Oct. 9 -- After huge national acclaim and its selection as India's official entry for the 99th Academy Awards, Hombale Films expands its global footprint by bringing the Marathi drama Gondhal to international cinema screens.

Written and directed by Santosh Davakhar, Gondhal is an intense Marathi folk-thriller starring a talented ensemble cast including Kishor Kadam, Ishita Deshmukh, Yogesh Sohoni, and Nishad Bhoir, with music composed by maestro Ilaiyaraaja. Based on a traditional overnight devotional ritual in rural Maharashtra, the film tells a story of faith, human passion, power, and betrayal that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Ever since its release, Gondhal has won critical acclaim, winning top honors at major fi...