Gudgudi team announces two feature films ahead of Cannes 2026 screening As their debut short film Gudgudi gears up for its screening at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, filmmaker Manisha Makwana and producer Harshvardhan Patel of White Peacock Films have officially announced their next two feature film projects, marking a major milestone for the banner on the global stage. The first project is a folklore thriller centered around the chilling reality of witch hunting, with Manisha Makwana set to direct the feature, written by Yuvraj Gadhvi. Rooted in Indian folklore and social realities, the film aims to blend atmospheric storytelling with a hard-hitting narrative. The second announcement is a romantic drama to be directed by Amit Prem Mishra, with Manisha Makwana stepping in as producer alongside Harshvardhan Patel under the White Peacock Films banner. The announcements come at a significant moment for the team as Gudgudi, starring Ahsaas Channa, continues to generate excitement ahead of its Cannes screening on May 20. Speaking about unveiling their upcoming slate at Cannes, director Manisha Makwana shared, “To be able to announce our next stories at a platform as prestigious as Cannes feels incredibly special and emotional. The response and enthusiasm around Gudgudi has been deeply encouraging and reaffirming for us as storytellers. I’m especially grateful to Harsh for believing in my vision and constantly backing stories that are rooted, courageous and emotionally hon... #Film_Festival #global_stage #officially_announced #Peacock_Films #major_milestone #Manisha_Makwana #White_Peacock #Harshvardhan_Patel #filmmaker_Manisha #debut_short
Ahsaas Channa starrer Gudgudi heads to the 79th Cannes Film Festival, to be screened under the Marché du Film segment The makers of Gudgudi, starring Ahsaas Channa, today announced that their film has been officially selected for screening under the Marché du Film segment at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, 2026, running from 12–23 May, 2026. Announcing the selection on social media, the makers shared a poster and penned a heartfelt caption that read, “Presenting Gudgudi✨ Our yet another special film that has found its way to Cannes… and we honestly couldn’t be more grateful to share this moment with all of you. This is a dream come true with dream team @manishamakwana18 @ahsaassy_. ”The caption added, “Thank you for all the unconditional love, belief, and support you’ve given us along the way…it truly means everything♥️. ” View this post on Instagram A post shared by White Peacock Films (@whitepeacockfilms) Ahsaas Channa adds another feather to her cap as Gudgudi, directed by Manisha K Makwana, heads for a screening at one of the world’s most celebrated film festivals, marking a significant highlight in her body of work as well as a proud moment for India. The global platform serves a fine opportunity to present the story to a worldwide audience, reinforcing the growing international recognition of Indian cinematic craft. Produced by Mukesh Chhabra and White Peacock Films, Gudgudi will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival under the Marché du Film ... #Film_Festival #Film #today_announced #Cannes_Film #Film_segment #Ahsaas_Channa #Peacock_Films #Cannes #officially_selected #Channa_starrer
