(2019) A social comedy about a potter’s son who wants to become a rapper. Cast: Shashank Ketkar, Rucha Inamdar Why watch: Hip-hop meets rural Maharashtra. L Lai Bhaari (2014) A mass-action entertainer marking the acting debut of Mahesh Manjrekar’s son. Cast: Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt (special appearance) Why watch: High budget, slick action, and emotional climax.
(2019) A psychological thriller about a meteorite that causes paranoia in a village. Cast: Mohan Agashe, Shashank Shende Why watch: Rare Marathi sci-fi with a human core. F – No major theatrical releases. Emerging indie titles are filling this gap in OTT platforms. G Ganvesh (2017) A crime drama about a corrupt policeman who faces his past during a hostage crisis. Cast: Makarand Anaspure, Priya Bapat Why watch: Anaspure in a rare negative role. marathi movie list a to z
(2016) A family drama set over a single day when an extended family gathers around a hospital ventilator. Cast: Ashutosh Gowariker, Jitendra Joshi Why watch: Directed by Priyanka Chopra’s brother – emotional, chaotic, and real. W Wajah Tum Ho (2016 – Dubbed) A thriller about a murder broadcast live online – not original Marathi but widely viewed dubbed version. Cast: Sana Khan, Sharman Joshi Why watch: Guilty pleasure suspense. (2019) A social comedy about a potter’s son
(2013) A middle-aged love story about a divorced man and a single mother. Cast: Atul Kulkarni, Sonali Kulkarni Why watch: Mature, realistic romance. R RangiTaranga (2015 – Dubbed) A Kannada mystery thriller dubbed into Marathi – became a sleeper hit. Cast: Nirup Bhandari, Radhika Chetan Why watch: Twists you won’t see coming. Cast: Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt (special appearance) Why
Marathi cinema, often hailed as one of the oldest and most respected regional film industries in India (dating back to Raja Harishchandra in 1913), has undergone a massive renaissance over the last two decades. From hard-hitting social dramas and historical epics to rib-tickling comedies and experimental art films, the industry now produces over 100 films annually.
Drop the name and year in the comments – we update this list bi-annually. Disclosure: This list excludes short films and unreleased projects. All films are feature-length (over 60 minutes) and available in Marathi language either theatrically or on OTT platforms.