Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears), the critically acclaimed Marathi film that had a theatrical release in September last year, finally has an OTT release date. The film will begin streaming on Friday, February 6 on Netflix.
The makers confirmed the OTT release date on their official Instagram page. Directed by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, the film is a semi-autobiographical story from the filmmaker, telling the story of Anand, a city-dweller grappling with personal loss and familial pressures, as he embarks on a 10-day mourning ritual in his ancestral village. Amid the rugged beauty of western India, he finds solace and connection with Balya, a childhood friend facing similar societal expectations.
Bhushaan Manoj and Suraaj Suman playd the lead roles in the film. Acclaimed filmmakers Nagraj Manjule, Nikkhil Advani, Sai Tamhankar and Vikramaditya Motwane served as executive producers on the project.
Distributed by Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, Sabar Bonda won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival 2025. It was also the first Marathi-language film ever to premiere at the festival.