: Shyamchi Aai (1953) won the first-ever National Film Award for Best Feature Film.
: A lighthearted biopic celebrating the struggles and passion of Dadasaheb Phalke. Box Office Record Breakers
: Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, this romantic drama is among the top three highest-grossing Marathi films of all time. index marathi movies
Marathi cinema's journey began with India's first feature film, Raja Harishchandra (1913), a silent film produced by Dadasaheb Phalke.
: Ayodhyecha Raja (1932) was the first Marathi talkie. Sant Tukaram (1936) became the first Indian film to gain international acclaim at the Venice Film Festival. : Shyamchi Aai (1953) won the first-ever National
Marathi cinema is frequently praised for its "New Wave" films that tackle social issues with realism and simplicity.
: Starring Nana Patekar, this film depicts an aging theater actor's tragic retirement and family neglect. Marathi cinema's journey began with India's first feature
: The first Marathi film to cross the ₹100 crore mark.