Overview

• The film began its theatrical rollout in India on September 26, drawing positive notices for Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa’s performances and Ghaywan’s direction.
• It is India’s official submission for the 2026 Academy Award for Best International Feature, positioning the release within a broader awards campaign.
• Multiple outlets report that the CBFC ordered 11 cuts before release, including edits to lines referencing caste.
• The feature premiered in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard and later screened at TIFF and IFFM, sustaining festival acclaim.
• Dharma Productions backs the film, with Martin Scorsese credited as executive producer who advised on script and edit, and a post-theatrical Netflix release is planned.