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 Maharashtra day.
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, MinakshiâÂÂs mother, Neeta Dhawale (Sai Tamhankar), and OmkarâÂÂs 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 MinakshiâÂÂs marriage, Neeta and Girish reconnect, and their past feelings begin to resurface.
Ragini Mane (Esha Dey), OmkarâÂÂs mother, discovers messages exchanged between her husband and Neeta. Suspecting an affair, she alerts MinakshiâÂÂs 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 MinakshiâÂÂs 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.
The principal photography commenced on 11 May 2024.
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.
The film was released on 1 May 2025 in theatres.
The digital streaming rights of the film was acquired by Amazon Prime.
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."
The film earned â¹55 lakh on its opening day and â¹1.37 crore within the first three days. By the end of its first week, it had collected â¹2.38 crore. On the ninth day, its total earnings crossed â¹3 crore, reaching â¹3.11 crore. After thirteen days, the film had grossed â¹4.45 crore and â¹5.25 crore in seventeen days.
The film collected â¹7.29 crore in thirty one days of release. It finished it's theatrical run with â¹8 crore collection.