Gulkand is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language family comedy film directed by Sachin Goswami and written by Sachin Mote. The film stars Sai Tamhankar, Samir Choughule, Esha Dey, Prasad Oak, Vanita Kharat, Mandar Mandavkar, Jui Bhagwat, Tejas Raut and Sarvil Apte in lead roles.
The film was released on 1 May 2025 in theatres, coinciding with Maharashtra Day.
Plot The film follows Omkar (Tejas Raut) and Minakshi (Jui Bhagwat), two lovers who wish to marry but face unexpected resistance from within their own families.
Years earlier, Minakshi's mother, Neeta Dhawale (Sai Tamhankar), and Omkar's father, Girish Mane (Prasad Oak), had been in love during their college days but were unable to marry. When the two families meet to discuss Omkar and Minakshi's marriage, Neeta and Girish reconnect, and their past feelings begin to resurface.
Ragini Mane (Esha Dey), Omkar's mother, discovers messages exchanged between her husband and Neeta. Suspecting an affair, she alerts Minakshi's father, Makarand Dhawale (Samir Choughule). Together, Ragini and Makarand start monitoring Girish and Neeta. Their frequent interactions, however, create the impression that they themselves are developing a relationship, a misunderstanding that even Omkar begins to believe after finding apparent evidence.
Concerned that Omkar and Minakshi's marriage would give Neeta and Girish more freedom to rekindle their old romance, Ragini and Makarand resort to increasingly unusual schemes to prevent the wedding. The story then examines whether Omkar and Minakshi are ultimately able to marry, and what becomes of the renewed connection between Girish and Neeta.
Cast Sai Tamhankar as Neeta Dhawale Samir Choughule as Makarand Dhawale Prasad Oak as Girish Mane Esha Dey as Ragini Mane Mandar Mandavkar as Munna Jui Bhagwat as Meenakshi Dhawale Vanita Kharat as Vanita Dhone Bai Tejas Raut as Omkar Mane Sarvil Apte as Nakul Dhawale
Production The principal photography commenced on 11 May 2024.
Soundtrack Track listing
Marketing
On 30 March 2025, the film's cast participated in the Shobhayatra held in Girgaon as part of their promotional campaign. The trailer was launched on 9 April 2025. As part of the promotional activities, actors Sai Tamhankar, Samir Choughule, Prasad Oak, and Esha Dey made a special appearance in the Marathi television show Lagnanantarach Hoil Prem.
Release Theatrical The film was released on 1 May 2025 in theatres.
Home media The digital streaming rights of the film was acquired by Amazon Prime.
Reception Critical reception Santosh Bhingarde of Sakal rated 4 stars out of 5 stars and wrote "This is a story and screenplay that is full of humor and is accompanied by lively and witty dialogues."
Bhagyashree Rasal of Maharashtra Times rated 3 stars out of 5 stars and wrote "Gulkand is not just a family film; it is a mirror that reveals the subtle yet stark contradictions between today's generation's concepts of love, traditional expectations, and relationships."
Anub George of The Times of India rated 3.5 stars out of 5 stars and wrote, "A few dull moments aside, the plot of Gulkand effortlessly progresses from comedy to heartfelt confessions, offering a wholesome family viewing experience that is guaranteed to leave sweet and memorable thoughts in your heart."
Box office The film earned ₹55 lakh on its opening day and ₹1.37 crore within the first three days. By the end of its first week, it had collected ₹2.38 crore. On the ninth day, its total earnings crossed ₹3 crore, reaching ₹3.11 crore. After thirteen days, the film had grossed ₹4.45 crore and ₹5.25 crore in seventeen days.
The film collected ₹7.29 crore in thirty one days of release. It finished it's theatrical run with ₹8 crore collection.
Accolades +AwardsYearCategoryRecipientResultRefAmbarnath Marathi Film Festival2026Best Entertaining FilmGulkand Best Actor in ComedySamir ChoughuleBest Art DirectorSantosh PhutaneBest DialogueSachin MoteBest Female Playback SingerVaishali Samant (Chal Jau Date Var)Best ChoreographerRajesh Bidwe (Chal Jau Date Var)Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar2026Best ActressSai TamhankarBest Actor in ComedySamir ChoughuleBest Actress in ComedyEsha DeyBest Dialogue Sachin MoteBest ScreenplayBest EditorMayur HardasBest ChoreographerRajesh Bidwe Ma Ta Sanman2026Best Supporting ActressEsha DeyBest EditorMayur HardasIndian National Cine Academy2026Best FilmGulkandBest DirectorSachin GoswamiBest ActressSai TamhankarSanskrutik Kaladarpan2026Best FilmGulkandBest DirectorSachin GoswamiBest ActressSai TamhankarBest Actor in ComedySamir ChoughuleBest Actress in ComedyEsha DeyVanita KharatBest Music Director Amir HadkarBest Playback Singer MaleRohit Raut (Chanchal)Avadhoot Gupte (Chal Jau Date Var)Best ScreenplaySachin MoteBest DialogueBest EditorMayur HardasBest Makeup ArtistDigambar PandaFilmfare Awards Marathi2026Best ActressSai TamhankarBest Supporting ActorSamir ChoughuleBest Actor CriticPrasad Oak
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