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Sabar Bonda, Sundance-Winning Marathi Drama, Lands on Netflix

The film became the first Marathi feature to premiere at Sundance, where it won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize.

Overview

  • Netflix announced the release in an Instagram post, confirming the movie is now available to stream.
  • The streaming debut follows a January 26, 2025 world premiere at Sundance and an Indian theatrical opening on September 19, 2025.
  • Director Rohan Parashuram Kanawade previously said no OTT platforms were responding, citing financial strain that included a producer mortgaging a Mumbai house.
  • Starring Bhushaan Manoj, Suraaj Suman and Jayshri Jagtap, the semi-autobiographical LGBTQ+ drama is set in rural Maharashtra.
  • In addition to its Sundance win, the film earned an Audience Award for Narrative Features and a Best Performance honor for Manoj at the 2025 Inside Out Film and Video Festival.