Gandhari (2026)
DirectorDevashish Makhija
StarringTaapsee Pannu, Ishwak Singh, Mita Vashisht, Swastika Mukherjee
Watch onNetflix
Best for: Thriller fans who want a focused Hindi action-drama led by Taapsee Pannu as a mother hunting down those responsible for her daughter's kidnapping.
Where to watch Gandhari online in India
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Gandhari OTT release date
| OTT / digital release (India) | 3 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Streaming now on | Netflix |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
Gandhari story (no spoilers)
Gandhari is a Hindi action-drama-thriller centred on Bani Sikdar, a mother whose world is shattered when she loses her eyesight and, in the same ordeal, her daughter is kidnapped. Rather than waiting for someone else to act, Bani takes the hunt into her own hands, tracking down those responsible. The film follows her pursuit as she moves through a world populated by figures like Gokul Sikdar, Jhunu Amba, Miss Churni, Uma Patra, Kabir, a Blackhole Leader and Somesh Yadav. Directed by Devashish Makhija, the film runs 117 minutes and carries a U/A 16+ certificate in India. Its tone is tense and driven by the central conflict between a mother's loss and her resolve to find answers. The story stays focused on Bani's mission and the dangerous ground she covers to get closer to the people who took her daughter.
Should you watch Gandhari?
Watch it for
- Taapsee Pannu plays Bani Sikdar, a mother who turns hunter after losing her eyesight and her daughter in a kidnapping, which gives the film a physically and emotionally demanding central role.
- Devashish Makhija directs a Hindi action-drama-thriller that runs a tight 117 minutes, so the pursuit of those responsible stays the engine of the film.
- The supporting cast 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 and Chandan Roy as Somesh Yadav.
- The U/A 16+ certificate signals a film built for adult thriller viewers rather than a light watch, matching its action-drama-thriller genres.
Skip it if
- You prefer lighter dramas; the U/A 16+ certificate and the kidnapping-driven action-thriller premise point to a tense, adult-oriented watch.
- You want a long, sprawling film; Gandhari runs 117 minutes and stays focused on Bani Sikdar's pursuit rather than a wide-ranging story.
- You avoid stories where a parent's loss and a hunt for those responsible form the core; that is the central conflict here.
Gandhari 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 YadavGandhari movie details
| Director | Devashish Makhija |
|---|---|
| Writer | Kanika Dhillon |
| Music | Shor Police, Clinton Cerejo, Bianca Gomes |
| Cinematography | Amit Roy |
| Producer | Kanika Dhillon |
| Release date | 3 September 2026 |
| Runtime | 1h 57m (117 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
| Original title | गांधारी |
| Certificate (India) | U/A 16+ |
Parental guide: is Gandhari family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the action-drama-thriller genres and the U/A 16+ certificate; the film is not aimed at young children. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Gandhari official trailer
Our verdict
Gandhari gives Taapsee Pannu a role that is both physically and emotionally demanding as Bani Sikdar, and Devashish Makhija keeps the film to 117 minutes. The U/A 16+ certificate and the kidnapping-driven plot make it a tense, adult-oriented thriller rather than a casual watch. If you want a Hindi action-drama-thriller built around a mother's hunt for those responsible, this is a straightforward fit.
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Where can I watch Gandhari online in India?
Gandhari is listed for streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription. There is no free streaming option listed for India.
When is Gandhari releasing?
Gandhari releases on 3 September 2026. Its OTT release date in India is also 3 September 2026.
Who is in the cast of Gandhari?
Taapsee Pannu plays Bani Sikdar, with Ishwak Singh as Gokul Sikdar, Mita Vashisht as Jhunu Amba, Swastika Mukherjee as Miss Churni and Chhaya Kadam as Uma Patra. Jatin Sarna plays Kabir, Prashant Narayanan plays the Blackhole Leader and Chandan Roy plays Somesh Yadav.
Who directed Gandhari?
Gandhari is directed by Devashish Makhija. The film is in Hindi and runs 117 minutes.
What is the runtime and certificate of Gandhari?
Gandhari runs 117 minutes. Its certificate in India is U/A 16+.
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