Gondhal is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language film thriller film written and directed by Santosh Davakhar.[2][3] The film stars Kishor Kadam, Ishita Deshmukh, Yogesh Sohoni, Nishad Bhoir, Suresh Vishwakarma, Anuj Prabhu, Vitthal Kale in main roles.[4]
Suman, the trapped wife in Maharashtra's Gondhal rituals, conspires with Gondhali Saheba to kill Anand's cousin. They carry out an escape that jeopardizes her soul amid drum-driven ritual and divine omens, blurring the distinction between salvation and damnation in a citywide verdict of fire, blood, and awe.
Santosh Bhingarde of Sakal awarded 4.5 stars out of 5 stars, describing it as an outstanding portrayal of our folk culture.[11] Anupama Gunde of Pudhari awarded 3 stars out of 5 stars, and wrote "The film symbolically blends darkness, the breaking dawn, and the emergence of truth into bright light."[12] Elizabrth Kerr of Screen Daily wrote "Though the narrative has its share of loose ends (one of which is disturbing for who it involves), Gondhal is immersive and enlightening, but also gleefully pulpy, and a breath of fresh air for Marathi cinema."[13]
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