Index Marathi Movies ~upd~ May 2026

Marathi cinema has evolved from India's first feature film, Raja Harishchandra

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1. Cultural preservation: Marathi films have played a vital role in preserving and promoting Marathi culture, language, and traditions.
2. Influence on Indian cinema: Marathi cinema has influenced other Indian film industries, with many Bollywood films drawing inspiration from Marathi movies.
3. Global recognition: Marathi films have gained international recognition, with movies like "Sairat" (2016) and "Fitoor" (2016) being screened at global film festivals.

• Year of Release: Tracing the evolution from Raja Harishchandra (1913 – silent film by Dadasaheb Phalke) to modern releases.
• Genre: Drama, Comedy, Historical, Social, Horror, and the unique "Gavran" (rural) cinema.
• Awards: National Film Awards, Filmfare Marathi, Maharashtra State Film Awards.
• Key Personalities: Directors like V. Shantaram, Mahesh Manjrekar, Nagraj Manjule, and actors like Smita Patil, Dilip Prabhavalkar, or Nana Patekar.