Hansal Mehta's web series "Gandhi," starring Pratik Gandhi in the titular role, is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2025. This marks a historic moment as it is the first Indian series to be selected for TIFF's prestigious Primetime slate. The 50th edition of TIFF will take place from September 4 to 14, 2025.

The series is produced by Applause Entertainment and is based on historian Ramachandra Guha's books, "Gandhi Before India" and "Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World". The music for the series is composed by AR Rahman.

Hansal Mehta shared his excitement about the series premiering at TIFF, calling it "an audacious dream, born of belief and perseverance, now steps onto the world stage". He added that it is the first Indian series to be featured at TIFF and that the festival, in its 50th year, "becomes the home for a story that is at once deeply personal and profoundly universal". Mehta also acknowledged TIFF's past support for his work, expressing that having "the most ambitious story of my career premiering there is doubly special". He hopes this premiere will pave the way for more Indian series to gain international recognition.

AR Rahman also shared his enthusiasm on social media, announcing the premiere and offering a glimpse of Pratik Gandhi's portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi.

Pratik Gandhi, who previously collaborated with Hansal Mehta on the successful show "Scam 1992," will be joined by Bhamini Oza as Kasturba Gandhi.

TIFF's Primetime Programme is known for showcasing bold and original television storytelling from around the world, and "Gandhi's" selection highlights the growing recognition of Indian cinema and television on global platforms.

Hansal Mehta will attend the premiere alongside Pratik Gandhi, producer Sameer Nair, and other cast and crew members, including Kabir Bedi, Siddharth Khaitan, and Tom Felton. Their presence underscores the project's scale and ambition, blending historical accuracy with cinematic storytelling for a global audience.

Mehta described "Gandhi" as the most creatively challenging and soul-stirring journey of his career, calling it "not just a story from our past: it's a meditation on the conscience, a portrait of a man in constant conflict with himself and his times".