Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media to Release 'Sabar Bonda' In India

After releasing Payal Kapadia's Cannes-conquering All We Imagine as Light in Indian theatres, Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media has secured the India distribution rights of Rohan Parashuram Kanawade's Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears). The Marathi-language film had its world premiere at Sundance 2025, becoming the first-ever Indian fiction feature to win the festival's Grand Jury Prize.

A tender, intimate drama about interpersonal relationships, Sabar Bonda follows a city-dweller named Anand (Bhushaan Manoj) 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," reads a synopsis. The film also features Suraaj Suman and Jayshri Jagtap.

Sabar Bonda has screened at over 25 international film festivals, winning awards at SXSW London, San Francisco International Film Festival, IFFLA, and others. It also showed at the 2025 Göteborg Film Festival in Sweden.

Rana Daggubati said Sabar Bonda has taken Indian cinema to new heights globally. "All credit to Rohan for bringing such honesty and tenderness to it and the producers for supporting this film’s journey. We’re thrilled to now bring the film home to Indian audiences who will find their own reflections in its beauty and truth," the actor-producer shared.

Kanawade described the film's India release as incredibly meaningful and special. “Having Spirit Media distribute Sabar Bonda in India feels incredibly meaningful. This film re-imagines one of the most intimate experiences of my life into a story about love, acceptance, and resilience. To see it resonate with audiences across the world has been overwhelming in the best way, but bringing it home to India carries a different kind of fulfillment," the filmmaker said.

Alongside its Indian theatrical release, Sabar Bonda has secured North American distribution with Strand Releasing, an ace arthouse banner.

An India release date is currently awaited.