Marathi cinema, also known as Marathi Chithrapat, is the segment of Indian cinema, dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Marathi Language widely spoken in the state of Maharashtra. It is based in Mumbai. It is the oldest film industry of India and one of the leader in Filmmaking in India's film industry. The first Marathi talkie film was Ayodhyecha Raja, released in 1932, just one year after Alam Ara the first Hindi talkie, before releasing the Aayodhyecha Raja, all the Marathi films until then were Silent films with Intertitles.
Mi Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy is a 2009 Indian Marathi-language film produced by Sanjay Chhabria along with Ashwami Manjrekar and directed by Santosh Ramdas Manjrekar. The film follows an underdog who fights against the evil in society, to re-instate his identity and keep his pride.
Natarang, also spelled Natrang, is a 2010 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by debutant Ravi Jadhav and starring Atul Kulkarni and Sonalee Kulkarni. Composer duo Ajay–Atul composed the original score and songs of the film.
Pinjara is a 1972 Indian Marathi-language film directed and produced by V. Shantaram, starring Shriram Lagoo and Sandhya in the lead roles. In 1972, the film was also released in Hindi with the same title.
Priya Bapat is an Indian actress who mainly works in Marathi films. She is best known for her roles in the movies Kaksparsh and Aamhi Doghi, for which she won the Best Actress award at the Screen Awards in 2013, and Happy Journey, for which she won the Best Actress Maharashtra State Award and was nominated in the Best Actress category at the Marathi Filmfare Awards in 2014.
Timepass is a 2014 Indian Marathi language romantic drama film. It is a story about teenage love set up in '90s between Dagadu and Prajakta, also starring Bhalchandra Kadam and Vaibhav Mangle. It is directed by Ravi Jadhav who has provided prior hits like Balak-Palak, Balgandharva, Natarang.
Lai Bhaari is a 2014 Indian Marathi-language action drama film directed by Nishikant Kamat. The film marks the debut of Riteish Deshmukh in Marathi cinema, while Salman Khan and Genelia D'Souza also make cameo appearances. It was the first Marathi that was made on such a big scale, film became the highest grossing Marathi film during that time. It was declared a blockbuster at the box office.
Pyaar Vali Love Story is a Marathi language film directed and written by Sanjay Jadhav which released in theatres on 24 October 2014, on the occasion of Diwali.
Priyadarshan Jadhav is a Marathi actor, director, producer and screenwriter. He is known for his role in Ravi Jadhav's Timepass 2 (2015) as Dagadu.
Aamhi Doghi is a Marathi-language feminist drama film starring Mukta Barve and Priya Bapat, directed by Pratima Joshi and produced by Puja Chhabria. It is an adaptation of the short story Paus Ala Motha by the late author Gauri Deshpande.
Hampi is a 2017 Indian Marathi language film directed by Prakash Kunte, starring Sonalee Kulkarni, Lalit Prabhakar, Prajakta Mali, Priyadarshan Jadhav, Vijay Nikam & Chhaya Kadam.
Hruta Durgule is an Indian actress who predominantly works in television and films productions mainly in Marathi language. She is the recipient of several accolades including, a Filmfare Marathi Award & has established herself as one of the most popular Marathi television actresses.
Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar is a 2018 Indian Marathi-language biographical drama film directed and written by Abhijeet Deshpande. The film follows the life of Marathi film actor Kashinath Ghanekar. It was jointly produced by Sunil Phadtare under the Shree Ganesh Marketing & Films with Viacom18 Motion Pictures. Subodh Bhave played the role of Kashinath Ghanekar, with Sonali Kulkarni, Vaidehi Parashurami, Sumeet Raghavan and Nandita Dhuri-Patkar in supporting roles.
Timepass 3 is a 2022 Marathi-language romantic comedy film directed by Ravi Jadhav and produced by Meghana Jadhav. It is the third instalment of the Timepass series. The film stars Prathamesh Parab, Hruta Durgule and Bhalchandra Kadam in leading roles, along with Sanjay Narvekar and Vaibhav Mangle in supporting roles. Timepass 3 was theatrically released on 29 July 2022.
Darling is a 2021 Indian Marathi language romantic comedy film written and directed by Sameer Asha Patil under the banner of 7 Horse Entertainment Pvt Ltd., V.Patke Films and Kathakar Motion Pictures. The film starring Prathamesh Parab, Ritika Shrotri and Nikhil Chavan depicts the comic love story of three characters in a village of Maharashtra. It was theatrically released on 10 December 2021.
Ved (transl. Madness) is a 2022 Indian Marathi-language romantic drama film directed by Riteish Deshmukh, in his directorial debut, and produced by Genelia D'Souza, both of whom also star along with Jiya Shankar marking her debut in Marathi films. Ashok Saraf play supporting roles. It is a remake of the 2019 Telugu language romantic drama, Majili.
Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? Award for Favourite Actor is given by Zee Talkies as part of its annual Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? ceremony for Marathi films. The award was first given in 2009.
Abhinay Berde is an Indian actor who works in Marathi films. The son of Marathi actor Laxmikant Berde, he made his debut with Ti Saddhya Kay Karte, won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut in Marathi and MFK Award for Favourite Male Debut.
