Marathi Movie List A To Z «8K 2025»
Review: A gritty, realistic look at Mumbai’s textile mill workers and the politics of union strikes.
The first "talkie" (a film with sound) in Marathi, , followed in 1932, just a year after the first Hindi talkie.
: Chaitanya Tamhane’s brilliant courtroom drama that examines the flaws of the Indian legal system, which served as India's official entry to the Oscars. marathi movie list a to z
Navigating this alphabetized ocean requires recognizing its historical currents. The early ‘talkie’ era gives us classics under ‘C’ for Chhaya (Shadow, 1936) and ‘D’ for Duniya Na Maane (The World Refuses, 1937), films that tackled social reform. The ‘Golden Era’ of the 1950s-60s, dominated by the legendary trio of Raja Paranjape, V. Shantaram, and Dada Kondke, would fill the ‘G’ and ‘J’ sections. Under ‘G’ for Gulacha Ganpati and ‘J’ for Jagachya Pathivar , we find the birth of subtle social satire and melodrama. Then comes the seismic shift of the 1970s, where the letter ‘P’ becomes a powerhouse, dominated by the one and only Dada Kondke. His films— Pandu Hawaldar , Songadya , Bot Lavin Tithe Gudgulya —would overwhelm the ‘P’ section, representing a raw, folk-commercial cinema that redefined the Marathi box office. An A-to-Z list is, therefore, not a neutral list but a battleground of eras, showing how comedy, social drama, and devotional themes (like the numerous Sant [Saint] films under ‘S’) compete for space.
: A chaotic, hilarious satirical comedy about a wild holy bull that runs amok in a small village, launching the career of director Umesh Kulkarni. Review: A gritty, realistic look at Mumbai’s textile
A mature, touching story about two elderly individuals who cross paths later in life and look for a second chance at companionship, breaking conventional societal norms.
(initially titled with Q-elements in production) or shorts often explore these niche spaces. R – Rege Shantaram, and Dada Kondke, would fill the ‘G’
: Nana Patekar delivers a powerhouse performance in this adaptation of V.V. Shirwadkar's legendary play about an aging theater actor.
A massive commercial blockbuster that celebrates college life, friendship, and tragic romance. Set in the 1970s, its soundtrack and retro aesthetics struck a massive chord with youth. E to H: Coming-of-Age and Thought-Provoking Cinema
: A major 2026 blockbuster with over ₹100 crore in earnings. Sairat (2016) Lai Bhaari (2014) Natsamrat (2016) Baipan Bhari Deva (2023)
India's official entry to the Oscars that year, this moving film credited with reviving the Marathi film industry follows a grandfather trying to show his grandson the world before the boy loses his eyesight.
