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: The winner of the first-ever National Film Award (President’s Gold Medal) for Best Feature Film. The Modern Revival (2000s–2010s)

This period saw the rise of movies deeply rooted in Maharashtra's rural culture, often featuring folk music and dance.

High-energy Marathi songs regularly go viral globally. Tracks from Sairat or independent singles rack up hundreds of millions of views on YouTube.

: Figures like Bhalji Pendharkar and Acharya Atre produced critically praised social dramas such as Shyamchi Aai (1953), which became a cultural landmark.

To understand Marathi cinema, you need to know its milestones. Here is a curated list of films that defined the industry.

In recent years, Marathi cinema has experienced a resurgence, with films like:

The availability of Marathi films has increased dramatically with the growth of OTT platforms.

Marathi cinema is the bedrock of Indian motion pictures. Its journey spans over a century, evolving from silent mythological tales to hard-hitting contemporary dramas. The Silent Era and Roots (1899–1930s)

If you are building a watchlist, here is a curated selection of the most influential titles in Marathi filmography:

(1972) : The first colour Marathi film, this V. Shantaram masterpiece is a tragic tale of morals and guilt, famous for its iconic folk music and dance numbers. Shyamchi Aai