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Netflix Reveals Gandhari, Taapsee Pannu-Led Myth-Tinged Thriller for 2026

First-look images preview a folklore-infused rescue drama from director Devashish Makhija and writer-producer Kanika Dhillon, with the release date still to be announced.

Overview

  • Netflix confirmed Gandhari as part of its 2026 India slate and released first-look stills on Instagram.
  • Taapsee Pannu plays a mother fighting to recover her abducted daughter, confronting a trafficking ring in a town steeped in lore.
  • The protagonist is described as surviving an attack that leaves her temporarily blind, setting up an emotionally charged action narrative.
  • Devashish Makhija directs, Kanika Dhillon writes and produces, and the ensemble includes Ishwak Singh, Chhaya Kadam, Swastika Mukherjee, Mita Vashisht, and Jatin Sarna.
  • The filmmaking team calls the project a visceral, scale-backed story for Netflix, and early social media reactions to the stills were enthusiastic, with no trailer or specific date yet.