The Marathi film Tighi is currently creating a strong buzz and winning hearts in theatres. With its powerful story, emotional depth, and brilliant performances, the film has received an overwhelming response from audiences. Even after its release, it continues to run successfully in cinemas, proving how deeply it has connected with viewers.
Now, the film has achieved an important milestone on the global stage. Tighi has been officially selected as the closing film at the New York Indian Film Festival 2026. This is a proud moment not only for the makers of the film but also for the Marathi film industry. Being chosen as the closing film at such a respected international festival is a big honour and shows how far regional cinema has come.
The story of Tighi focuses on the complex and emotional relationship between a mother and her daughters. It explores their inner feelings, unspoken emotions, and how their bond changes over time. The film presents these relationships in a very real and simple way, which makes it easy for audiences to relate to. The natural acting by the cast has also played a big role in making the story feel genuine and touching.
The emotions shown in the film are universal. The bond between a mother and her children is something that people all over the world understand. Because of this, the story of Tighi connects with audiences not just in India but also internationally. Whether someone is watching it in Mumbai or New York, the feelings remain the same.
This is not the first time that films from this team have been recognised at the New York Indian Film Festival. Earlier films like Pune 52, June, Godavari, and Raosaheb have also been featured at the festival. With Tighi, this becomes their fifth film to be selected, showing their consistent ability to tell meaningful and impactful stories.
Director Jijivisha Kale shared her happiness about this achievement. She said that being selected as the closing film at such a respected festival is a proud and emotional moment for the entire team. She added that the film is very personal and close to their hearts, and the love it has received from audiences makes the recognition even more special.
Tighi is presented by Supree Media and produced by Kokliko Pictures. The film stars Bharati Achrekar, Sonali Kulkarni, and Neha Pendse Bais in lead roles. It is directed by Jijivisha Kale and produced by Nikhil Mahajan, Suhrud Godbole, Swapnil Bhangale, and Neha Pendse Bais.