Gandhari (2026) Synopsis: A Mother’s Hunt Without Sight
Gandhari is a Hindi action thriller about a mother whose life is shattered by a kidnapping. In one blow, she loses her daughter and her ability to see. Waiting for someone else to set things right is not an option for her. She sets out to track down the people behind the crime herself.
The premise pits a grieving parent against a hostile world while she navigates it with a severe disadvantage. That gives the story two kinds of tension at once. One comes from the physical danger of the chase. The other comes from the emotional weight of what she has already lost.
Blending action, drama and thriller, the film runs just under two hours. Within that time it follows her determination as the search unfolds.
The title recalls Gandhari from the Mahabharata, the queen associated with blindness and a mother’s sorrow. The name hints at the mythic scale of the story the film is reaching for.
What Makes Gandhari Notable: Cast, Director and Writer
- Lead cast: Taapsee Pannu headlines as Bani Sikdar. The ensemble also includes:
- Ishwak Singh as Gokul Sikdar
- Mita Vashisht as Jhunu Amba
- Swastika Mukherjee as Miss Churni
- Chhaya Kadam as Uma Patra
- Jatin Sarna as Kabir
- Prashant Narayanan as the Blackhole Leader
- Chandan Roy as Somesh Yadav
- Vishwanath Chatterjee as Inspector Saha
- Priti Shroff as ASI Sanjukta
- Director: Devashish Makhija
- Writer: Kanika Dhillon
- Production: Kathha Pictures and Outsiders Films
- Genre and origin: An Indian Hindi-language action-drama-thriller
- Runtime: 117 minutes (1 hr 57 min)
- Certification: U/A 16+
The film pairs a revenge-thriller setup with an emotionally driven, mother-centred story. That combination makes it one of the more talked-about new movies on Indian OTT this season.
Who Will Enjoy Gandhari
- Fans of Taapsee Pannu’s intense, performance-led roles
- Viewers who like revenge thrillers built on an emotional core
- Anyone drawn to strong female-led Hindi action dramas
- Those who enjoy films with mythological echoes in a contemporary setting
- OTT watchers looking for a tight, under-two-hour thriller
Gandhari Release Date and Where to Watch in India
Gandhari released in India on 3 September 2026 as a digital (OTT) release, with a U/A 16+ certificate. The same date marks its worldwide release.
Where to watch: Gandhari is streaming on Netflix in India.
Box office: The film arrived as a digital release. No theatrical box office release date or collection figures have been announced.
Trailer
Cast
Taapsee Pannuas Bani Sikdar
Ishwak Singhas Gokul Sikdar
Mita Vashishtas Jhunu Amba
Swastika Mukherjeeas Miss Churni
Chhaya Kadamas Uma Patra
Jatin Sarnaas Kabir
Prashant Narayananas Blackhole Leader
Chandan Royas Somesh Yadav
Photo: TMDB
FAQ
- What is the OTT release date of Gandhari in India?
- Gandhari had its digital release in India on 3 September 2026.
- Where can I watch Gandhari in India?
- Gandhari is streaming on Netflix in India.
- Who is in the cast of Gandhari?
- Taapsee Pannu leads as Bani Sikdar. She is joined by Ishwak Singh, Mita Vashisht, Swastika Mukherjee, Chhaya Kadam, Jatin Sarna, Prashant Narayanan, Chandan Roy, Vishwanath Chatterjee and Priti Shroff. Devashish Makhija directs from a script by Kanika Dhillon.
- Did Gandhari release in theatres, and what is its box office collection?
- Gandhari came out as a digital release on 3 September 2026. No theatrical release date or box office figures have been announced.
- What is the runtime and certification of Gandhari?
- Gandhari runs 117 minutes (about 1 hour 57 minutes) and is certified U/A 16+ in India.
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