Sthal (2023)
Plot
Sthal (transl. A Match) is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language drama film written and directed by Jayant Digambar Somalkar and produced under the banner of Dhun Productions while it is presented by Sachin Pilgaonkar. It stars Nandini Chikte in the lead role. The film explores the tradition of arranged marriage in rural India, where a girl's marriage takes precedence over basic survival. Told from the perspective of a young girl, Savita, Sthal highlights deep-rooted patriarchy and the harsh realities, including humiliation and societal pressures, faced by Indian brides. The film had its world premiere in 2023 at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the NETPAC Award for Best Film. It was subsequently screened at several prestigious film festivals, including the Moscow International Film Festival, Cairo International Film Festival, the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival, the 64th Zlín Film Festival, and the Durban International Film Festival. The film was released on 7 March 2025 on the occasion of International Woman's Day. The film received widespread critical acclaim for its directorial debut, screenplay, raw authenticity, and the performances of its first-time acto
Sthal details
| Industry | Marathi |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 1h 47m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Jayant Digambar Somalkar |
| Status | Released |
| Language | mr |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Sthal about?
Sthal (transl. A Match) is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language drama film written and directed by Jayant Digambar Somalkar and produced under the banner of Dhun Productions while it is presented by Sachin Pilgaonkar. It stars Nandini Chikte in the lead role. The film explores the tradition of arranged marriage in rural India, where a girl's marriage takes precedence over basic survival. Told from the perspective of a young girl, Savita, Sthal highlights deep-rooted patriarchy and the harsh realities, including humiliation and societal pressures, faced by Indian brides. The film had its world premiere in 2023 at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the NETPAC Award for Best Film. It was subsequently screened at several prestigious film festivals, including the Moscow International Film Festival, Cairo International Film Festival, the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival, the 64th Zlín Film Festival, and the Durban International Film Festival. The film was released on 7 March 2025 on the occasion of International Woman's Day. The film received widespread critical acclaim for its directorial debut, screenplay, raw authenticity, and the performances of its first-time acto
Who is in the cast of Sthal?
Sthal stars Nandini Chikte and is directed by Jayant Digambar Somalkar. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Sthal online?
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How long is Sthal?
Sthal runs 1h 47m (107 minutes).
Who directed Sthal?
Sthal was directed by Jayant Digambar Somalkar.
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