| Marathi Cinema | |
| Screens: | Approx 610 in Maharashtra state of India.[1] |
| Produced Year: | 2022 |
| Produced Ref: | [2] |
| Produced Total: | 120 (Theatrical) |
| Box Office Year: | 2023 |
| Box Office Ref: | [3] |
| Box Office National: | India |
Marathi Cinema, also known as Marathi film industry, is the segment of Indian cinema, dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Marathi language widely spoken in the state of Maharashtra. It is based in Mumbai. It is the oldest film industry of India and one of the leaders in filmmaking in the Indian film industry.
Raja Harishchandra, directed by Dadasaheb Phalke and released in 1913, was the first Marathi-language film ever made, and was also India's first full-length feature film. The claim is disputed and some claim that Dadasaheb Torne's Shree Pundalik (1912) was the first film made in Maharashtra.[4] [5] The first Marathi talkie film was Ayodhyecha Raja,[6] released in 1932, one year after Alam Ara, the first Hindi talkie. All Marathi films until then were silent films with intertitles. Pinjara (1972), directed by V Shantaram, was first colour film in Marathi cinema.[7]
Kolhapur was a centre for film production during 20th century, though currently, a majority of films are made in Mumbai. During Marathi cinema's infancy between the 1910s and 1930s, which only had silent films, the majority of films were made on Hindu mythological subjects. Later during the 1970s, films were made on rural stories. Between the 1980s and 1990s, comedy and thriller films started to flourish. Since the turn of the millennium, there have been films based on social subjects and biographical dramas. Although the industry is much smaller than Bollywood (which is also based in Mumbai), Marathi cinema is tax free at the privilege of the government of Maharashtra, and is experiencing growth in recent years.
Marathi cinema is the oldest film industry of India.[8] Dadasaheb Phalke widely considered as pioneer and founder of Marathi cinema and Cinema of India.[9] He brought the revolution of motion pictures to India with his first indigenously made film Raja Harishchandra, released in year 1913. Although the film had Marathi and English Intertitles, it is considered as a Marathi film, by IFFI and NIFD, citing while filming director Phalke had employed full Marathi crew including actors.[10] Some claim that the first ever Marathi movie was Shree Pundalik of Dadasaheb Torne, it was released on 18 May 1912 at Coronation Cinematograph, Bombay.[11] But this claim is disputed, it is not considered as first Marathi or Indian movie, because it was not a movie in true sense, it was a recording of a then popular theatre play, the cameraman who filmed that movie, Jonson was a British national, it was processed in London and negative also remained in United Kingdom. Kolhapur was a centre of film production in the twentieth century. In 1919 Baburao Mistry popularly known as Baburao Painter, founded the Maharashtra Film Company with the blessings of the Maharaja of Kolhapur and released the first significant historical film, Sairandhari (1920) starring Balasheb Pawar, Kamala Devi and Zunzarrao Pawar. Because of his special interest in sets, costumes design and painting, he chose episodes from Maratha history for interpreting in the new medium and specialized in the historical genre.[12] Baburao Painter made many silent movies till 1930. However, after a few more silent films, the Maharashtra Film Company pulled down its shutters with the advent of sound. Baburao was not particularly keen on the talkies for he believed that they would destroy the visual culture so painfully evolved over the years.[13]
Ayodhyecha Raja (1932) was the first talkie of Maharashtra, prior to it all the movies was Silent films with Marathi, English Intertitles. It was released one year after the first sound film of the nation, Alam Ara (1931) and five years after first Hollywood sound film The Jazz Singer (1927), which is first sound film made in the world.[14] [15]
As cinema grew in Union of India, major production houses rose and one of them was again a company owned wholly by Maharashtrians, the Prabhat Film Company. Prabhat's Sant Tukaram (1936) was the first Indian work to win the Best Film Award at the Venice Film Festival in 1937.[16] In 1954 at the very first edition of the National Awards, Shyamchi Aai, won the first President's gold medal for Cinema. It was directed by Acharya P K Atre, and it was an adaptation of the eponymous novel by Sane Guruji.[17] Marathi cinema was in its full bloom by this time with the advent of greats like V. Shantaram, Master Vinayak, Bhalji Pendharkar, Acharya Atre, followed by Raja Paranjpe, Jyotiram, sonal and mumtaz, Dinkar D Patil, G. D. Madgulkar, Sudhir Phadke, Raja Thakur .
The 1960s saw the emergence of directors such as V Shantaram and Anant Mane who made Marathi films based on the folk art form Tamasha. Shantaram's Pinjara (1972) was a hit, it is the first movie of Marathi cinema that was made in colour. Then came directors like Datta Dharmadhikari and Raj Dutt who made traditional family dramas. The early 70s saw the advent of Dada Kondke who captured the audiences with his sense of humour that included sexual innuendo. He went on to create satirical, pun-ridden films often including social and political commentary, many of which became cult classics. By this time Marathi cinema was caught in either the Tamasha genre or tragedies revolving around traditional family dramas on one side and the comedies of Dada Kondke.[18]
The 1980s saw two comedy heroes raised to stardom, Ashok Saraf and Laxmikant Berde became popular superstars. In mid '80s Mahesh Kothare and Sachin Pilgaonkar made many box-office hit films. Kothare used to make action-comedy-thrillers genre movies, while Sachin Pilgaonkar used to make maily comedy movies. Pilgaonkar made hit classics such as buddy film Gammat Jammat (1987), Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), supernatural revange drama film Bhutacha Bhau (1989), feel good movie Aayatya Gharat Gharoba (1991), Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich (1990),[19] [20] and around the same time Kothare made hit filmz Dhoom Dhadaka, Dhadakebaaz (1990), De Danadan (1987), horror-thriller Zapatlela (1993) which was an unofficial remake of Hollywood cult classic Slasher film Child's Play (1988).[21] He introduced technological advancements, such as he was the first director who filmed his movie in CinemaScope, used Chroma key technique and did Wire-flying in Dhadakebaaz (1990), used Puppetry in Zapatlela (1993), he filmed Zapatlela's sequal in 3D format, probably this film was first ever sequal film made in Marathi cinema, he ventured in film genre such horror comedy, thriller, fantacy.[22] Both Kothare and Sachin acted and directed their respective films, latter even sang many song for his movies. Few other director also made entertaining movies during this time: fantacy and political satire genre's Ek Gadi Baki Anadi, Bin Kamacha Navra (1984) respectively.[23]
While the theatre of Maharashtra earned recognition at the national level, the cinema failed to make a mark. A major reason was the proximity to the production centre of Hindi cinema (Bollywood), which encroached on the identity of Marathi cinema. Other reasons include the shortage of cinema halls for distribution due to poor marketing, lack of money magnets, a vibrant theatre scene and the emergence of private television. It also lacked the powerful lobby at the national level unlike South Indian cinema because the state encouraged Hindi cinema for profit mainly; the regional film industrial advantage being soaked up by Bollywood.[17]
In past few years, the Marathi cinema industry has produced many films that are not only critically acclaimed but commercially successful as well.
Acclaimed director Dr Jabbar Patel explains the reasons behind the change, "The kind of Marathi cinema that is being made today is very fresh and different. This is thanks to directors and writers getting exposed to world cinema via television, film festivals etc. They are coming up with new storylines and innovative concepts."
With outstanding contribution and efforts from different producers and directors of the Mumbai film industry, Marathi cinema relatively outshined other Indian film industries such as Bollywood in the first quarter of 2010 in box office collections and critical appreciation.[24]
Actor-director Mahesh Kothare brought a number of innovations in the technical quality of Marathi films and was the first to bring Dolby Digital sound to Marathi cinema with Chimni Pakhara in 2003. He made the first Marathi film with Digital Special Effects, Pachadlela, in 2004. He also made first Marathi movie in 3D Zapatlela 2, in 2013.
Marathi cinema received critical acclaim in 2004 with the film Shwaas winning the Golden Lotus National Award. It was India's official entry to the 77th Academy Awards. It won the President's medal for best film, beating Bollywood's prolific output with quality.[25] Shwaas was the second Marathi film to win the President's Medal after Shyamchi Aai (1950).
The Maharashtra state government has begun to issue grants to Marathi film (between 1.5 million and 3.0 million rupees). After the success of Shwaas, Indian media players like Shringar Films and Zee Telefilms are exhibiting a re-emerging interest in Marathi cinema. The growing popularity of Marathi television (notably Zee Marathi, ETV Marathi, Mi Marathi, Star Pravah, Saam TV) has helped to popularize older Marathi cinema and promote the genre. Zee Talkies and Shemaroo MarathiBana a 24-hour channel dedicated to Marathi movies, has been introduced.
In 2009, Harishchandrachi Factory (with a budget of Rs. 6 crore), told the struggle of Dadasaheb Phalke in making Raja Harishchandra (1913), directed by theatre-veteran Paresh Mokashi, it was selected as India's official entry to Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film category, making it the second Marathi film, after Shwaas, to receive this honour.[26] [27] [28]
Road movie De Dhakka (2008), Satire film Nishani Dava Anghatha (2009) based on failure of government of India's Adult education programme, political satire Gallit Gondhal Dillit Mujra (2009), period drama and musical hit Natarang (2009), film raising state's farmar's issue, rampant corruption in government officials, satire Jau Tithe Khau (2007), Kaydyach Bola (2005) were box-office hits and made everlasting impact on the audience's mind.[29]
Since the new decade beginning in 2010, several contemporary Marathi artistic films released including Vihir (2009) and Deool (2011), and Nagraj Manjule's Fandry (2013). They have given a new direction to Marathi films. Ritesh Deshmukh's Lai Bhaari (2014) achieved eyeballs.
Deool became the third movie after Shyaamchi Aai and Shwaas to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film. Deool Band (2015) grabbed audience attention.
Sairat (2016) musical romantic drama starring Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosar, directed by Nagraj Manjule emerged as the biggest weekend opener for a Marathi film breaking record previously held by Natsamrat. Sairat was the first Marathi film to cross ₹50 crore (US$7.8 million) mark. The film has become the first Marathi film to gross over ₹100 crore (US$16 million) worldwide.
In recent past Ritesh Deshmukh's Mauli (2018) earned audience's attention, his Ved (2022) became a hit.
| Rank | Movie | Year | Studio(s) | Worldwide Gross | ref(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sairat | 2016 | Aatpat Production, Essel Vision Productions | [30] | ||
| 2 | Baipan Bhaari Deva | 2023 | EmVeeBee Media, Jio Studio | [31] | ||
| 3 | Ved | 2022 | Mumbai Film Company | [32] | ||
| 4 | Pawankhind | 2022 | Almond Creations | [33] | ||
| 5 | Natsamrat | 2016 | Fincraft Media and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Gajanan Chitra, Great Maratha Entertainment | [34] | ||
| 6 | Lai Bhaari | 2014 | Mumbai Film Company | [35] | ||
| Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | 2015 | Zee Studios, Shree Ganesh Marketing & Films | [36] | |||
| 8 | Daagdi Chaawl | 2015 | Manglmurti Films | ₹37 crore (US$4.9 million) | [37] | |
| 9 | Timepass | 2014 | Zee Talkies | [38] | ||
| 10 | Naal | 2018 | Zee Studios | |||
| 11 | Duniyadari | 2013 | Dreaming 24/7 Productions | [39] | ||
| 12 | Dharmaveer | 2022 | Zee Studios, Sahil Motion Arts | |||
| 13 | Timepass 2 | 2015 | Essel Vision Productions | [40] | ||
| 14 | Faster Fene | 2017 | Mumbai Film Company, Zee Studios | |||
| 15 | Mauli | 2018 | Mumbai Film Company, Hindustan Talkies | |||
| 16 | Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy | 2009 | Everest Entertainment | [41] | ||
| 17 | Ventilator | 2016 | Purple Pebble Pictures | |||
| 18 | Har Har Mahadev | 2022 | Zee Studios, Shree Ganesh Marketing & Films | |||
| 19 | Chandramukhi | 2022 | Planet Marathi, Golden Ratio Films, Flying Dragon Entertainment, Creative Vibe | [42] | ||
| 20 | Ti Saddhya Kay Karte | 2017 | Zee Studios | |||
| 21 | Naal | 2018 | ||||
| 22 | Classmates | 2015 | Mahalasa Entertainment, Media Monks | |||
| 23 | Deool Band | 2015 | Vatavruksha Entertainment | |||
| 24 | Double Seat | 2015 | Essel Vision Productions, Pratisaad Production, A Huge Production | |||
| 25 | Aapla Manus | 2018 | Ajay Devgn FFilms, Watergate Production | [43] | ||
| 26 | Sarsenapati Hambirrao | 2022 | Urvita Productions LLP | |||
| 27 | Subhedar | 2023 | Mulakshar Productions, Raajwarasa Productions, Prithviraj Productions, Rajau Productions, Parampara Productions | [44] | ||
| Mumbai Pune Mumbai 2 | 2015 | Yashlita Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. | [45] | |||
| 28 | Lochya Zala Re | 2022 | Ideas The Entertainment Company, Mumbai Movie Studios Pvt. Ltd. | |||
| 29 | Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | 2018 | Viacom18 Motion Pictures, Shree Ganesh Marketing & Films | |||
| 30 | Jhimma | 2021 | Chalchitra Company, Crazy Few Films | [46] | ||
| 31 | Hirkani | 2019 | Irada Entertainment | |||
| 32 | Kaksparsh | 2012 | Zee Talkies | [47] | ||
| 34 | Mitwaa | 2015 | Sagar Pictures Entertainment | |||
| 35 | 2015 | Neena Raut Films | [48] | |||
| 36 | Boyz 2 | 2018 | Everest Entertainment, Supreme Motion Pictures, Ekvira Productions, L.V.Shinde Group | |||
| 37 | Bucket List | 2018 | Dharma Productions | |||
| 38 | Dr. Prakash Baba Amte - The Real Hero | 2014 | Essel Vision Productions | [49] | ||
| 39 | Natarang | 2010 | Zee Talkies | [50] | ||
| 40 | Balak-Palak | 2013 | Mumbai Film Company | [51] |
| Production Year | Film | Director | Actor | Actress | Music | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Chhattrapati Shivaji | Suryakant Mandhare | ||||
| 1947 | Ganimi Kawa | Suryakant Mandhare | ||||
| 1951 | Swarajyacha Shiledar | Suryakant Mandhare | ||||
| 1956 | Pavan Khind | Suryakant Mandhare | ||||
| 1959 | Sangte Aika | Suryakant Mandhare | ||||
| 1965 | Sadhi Mansa | Suryakant Mandhare | ||||
| 1966 | Malhari Martand | Suryakant Mandhare | ||||
| 1963 | Maza Hoshil Ka | L.B.Thakur | ||||
| 1964 | Sant Nivrutti dnyandev | Vinayak Sarasvate & Bal Chavan | ||||
| 1965 | Lakshmi Aali Ghara | Madhav Shinde | ||||
| 1966 | Gurukilli | Raja Paranjpe | ||||
| 1967 | Pawnakanthcha Dhondi | Vinayak Thakur | ||||
| 1968 | Ekti | G. Chaugule | ||||
| 1969 | Jiwhala | Atmaram | ||||
| 1970 | Apradh | Sharad Pilgaonkar | Ramesh Deo | |||
| 1971 | Shantata! Court Chaloo Ahe | Satyadev Dubey & Govind Nihalani | ||||
| 1972 | Kunku Mazhe Bhagyache | Pradeep eknath nehete | ||||
| 1973 | Andhala Marto Dola | Dada Kondke | ||||
| 1974 | Sugandhi Katta | Not Awarded | Shreeram Lagoo (Sugandhi Katta) | Sarla Yevlekar (Sugandhi Katta) | ||
| 1975 | Samna | Jabbar Patel (Samna) | Shreeram Lagoo (Samna) | Sandhya (Chandanachi Choli Ang Ang Jali) | ||
| 1976 | Aaram Haram Aahe | Vasant Joglekar (Ha Khel Saavlyancha) | Ravindra Mahajani (Zunj) | Asha Kale (Ha Khel Saavlyancha) | ||
| 1977 | Naon Mothan Lakshan Khotan | Murlidhar Kapdi (Naon Mothan Lakshan Khotan) | Shreeram Lagoo (Bhingree) | Usha Chavan (Naon Mothan Lakshan Khotan) | ||
| 1978 | Devki Nandan Gopala | Jabbar Patel (Jait Re Jait) | Yashwant Dutt (Bhairu Pahilwan Ki Jai) | Smita Patil (Jait Re Jait) | ||
| 1979 | Sinhasan | Jabbar Patel (Sinhasan) | Sachin (Ashtavinayak) | Ranjana (Sushila) | ||
| 1980 | 22 June 1897 | Jayu & Nachiket Patwardhan (22 June 1897) | Nilu Phule (Sahkar Samrat) | Usha Chavan (Ran Pakhre) | ||
| 1981 | Umbartha | Jabbar Patel (Umbartha) | Girish Karnad (Akriet) | Smita Patil (Umbartha) | ||
| 1982 | Shapit | Raj Dutt & Arvind Deshpande (Shapit) | Ashok Saraf (Gondhalat Gondhal) | Madhu Kambikar (Shapit) | ||
| 1983 | Gupchup Gupchup | V. K. Naik (Gupchup Gupchup) | Ashok Saraf (Goshta Dhamal Namyachi) | Ranjana (Savitri) | ||
| 1984 | Lek Chalali Sasarla | N. S. Vaidya (Lek Chalali Saasarla) | Laxmikant Berde | Supriya Sabnis (Navri Mile Navryala) | ||
| 1985 op | Dhoom Dhadaka | Mahesh Kothare (Dhoom Dhadaka) | Laxmikant Berde | ?? | ||
| 1994 | Vazir | Sanjay Rawal (Vazir) | Vikram Gokhale (Vazir) | Sukanya Kulkarni (Varsa Laxmicha) | Shridhar Phadke (Varsa Laxmicha) | |
| 1995 | Aai | Mahesh Manjrekar (Aai) | Sayaji Shinde (Aboli) | Renuka Shahane (Aboli) | Anand Modak (Mukta) | |
| 1996 | Putravati | Nichiket & Jayoo Patwardhan (Limited Manuski) | Ashok Saraf (Soona Yeti Ghara) | Sonali Kulkarni (Doghi) | Shridhar Phadke (Putravati) | |
| 1997 | Bangarwadi | Amol Palekar (Bangarwadi) | Mohan Joshi (Rao Saheb) | Sukanya Kulkarni (Sarkarnama) | Anand Modak (Sarkarnama) | |
| 1998 | Tu Tithe Mee | Sanjay Surkar (Tu Tithe Mee) | Mohan Joshi (Tu Tithe Mee) | Suhas Joshi (Tu Tithe Mee) | Anand Modak (Tu Tithe Mee) | |
| 1999 | Bindhaast | Chandrakant Kulkarni (Bindhaast) | Dilip Prabhavalkar (Ratra Aarambh) | Sharvari Jamenis (Bindhast) | Shridhar Phadke (Lekru) |
See main article: Maharashtra State Film Awards.
| Production Year | Best Film 1 | Best Film 2 | Best Film 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Prapanch (Madhukar Pathak) | Suvaasini (Raja Paranjpe) | Shaahir Parshuraam (Anant Mane) | |
| 1963 | Ranglyaa Raatri Ashyaa (Raja Thakur) | Ha Maazaa Marg Ekla (Raja Paranjpe) | Phakir (Chandrashekhar) | |
| 1964 | Chhotaa Jawaan, Paathlaag (Ram Gabale, Raja Paranjpye) | Pahu Re Kiti Vaat (Raja Thakur) | Thoraataanchi Kamalaa (Madhu Shinde) | |
| 1965 | Vaawtal (Shantaram Aathavale) | Sawaal Majha Aika! (Anant Mane) | Third award not given | |
| 1966 | Saadhi Maanse (Bhalji Pendharkar) | Kelaa Ishara Jaataa Jaataa (Anant Mane) | Shewatchaa Maalusaraa (Vasant Joglekar) | |
| 1967 | Santh Vaahate Krushnaamaai (Madhukar Pathak) | Kaakaa Malaa Waachwaa (Raja Paranjpe) | Swapna Tech Lochani (Chandrawadan) | |
| 1968 | Gharchi Raani (Rajdatt) | Aamhi Jaato Aamuchyaa Gaawaa (Kamalakar Torne) | Ekti (Raja Thakur) | |
| 1969 | Apraadh (Rajdatt) | Mukkaam Post Dhebewaadi (Madhukar Paathak) | Dharmkanyaa (Maadhav Shinde) | |
| 1970 | Mumbaicha Jawai (Raja Thakur) | Warnecha Wagh (Vasant Painter) | Laxmanresha (Manshav Shinde) | |
| 1971 | Gharkul (Raja Thakur) | Shantata Court Chalu Aahe (Satyadev Dubey) | Dohni Gharcha Pahuna, Songadya (Garjanan Jagirdar, Govind Kulkarni) | |
| 1972 | Jawai Vikat Ghene Aahe (Raja Thakur) | Bholibhabdi (Rajdutt) | Aandla Marto Dola (Dinesh) | |
| 1973 | Sugandhi Katha (Vasant Painter) | Kartiki (Datta Mane) | Ashi Hi Sataryadi (Murlidhar Kapadi) | |
| 1974 | Pandu Hawaldar (Dada Kondke) | Saamna (Dr. Jabbar Patel) | Bayanno Naure Sambhala (Dattatry Kulkarni) | |
| 1975 | Charicha Mamla (Babsaheb Phattelal) | Tumch Aamch Jamle (Dada Kondke) | Pahuni (Anant Mane) | |
| 1976 | Phrari (V. Ravindra) | Bala Gau Kashi Aangai (Kamlakar Torne) | Naav Motha Lakshan Khota (Murlidhar Kapadi) | |
| 1977 | Devkinandan Gopala (Rajdutt) | Bhairu Phehelwan Ki Jai (Kamlakar Torne) | Jait Re Jait (Dr. Jabbar Patel) | |
| 1978 | Janki (Vasant Joglekar) | Ashtavinayak (Rajdutt) | Bot Lavin Tithe Gudgulaya (Dada Kondke) | |
| 1979 | 22 June 1897 (Nechiket and Jayu Patwardhan) | Sinhasan (Dr. Jabbar Patel) | Paij (Babasaheb Phattelal) | |
| 1980 | Umbartha (Dr. Jabbar Patel) | Gondhlat Gondhal (V.K. Naik) | Aakrit (Amol Palekar) | |
| 1981 | Shapit (Rajdutt and Arvind Deshpande) | Ek Dav Bhootacha (Ravi Namade) | Aali Angawar (Dada Kondke) | |
| 1982 | Raghu-Maina (Rajdutt) | Goopchoop Goopchoop (V.K. Naik) | Thorli Jau (Kamlakar Torne) | |
| 1983 | Hech Mazhe Maher (Rajdutt) | Thkas Mahathak (Raja Bargir), Mumbaicha Phoujdar (Rajdutt) (Divided) | Bahurupi (Satish Randive) | |
| 1984 | Ardhangi (Rajadutt) | Deva Shapath Kharan Sangen (Bhaskar Jadhav) | Stridhan (Babasaheb Phattelal) | |
| 1985 | Pudhcha Paul (Rajdutt) | Tuzhyavdachun Karmena (Damu Kenkare) | Aaj Zale Mukt Me (Rajdutt) | |
| 1986 | Prem Karuyaa Khullam Khullaa (Girish Ghanekar) | Gammat Jammat (Sachin) | Khatyaal Saasoo Naathaal Soon (N.S. Vaidya) | |
| 1987 | Ashi Hi Banwaa Banwi (Sachin) | Nashibwaan (N.S. Vaidya) | Rangat Sangat (Girish Ghanekar) | |
| 1988 | Kalat Nakalat (Kanchan Nayak) | Aatmavishwaas (Sachin) | Hamaal De Dhamaal (Purushottam Berde) | |
| 1989 | Aaghat (Ramakant Kavthekar) | Ekaapekshaa Ek (Sachin) | Kooldeepak (N.S. Vaidya) | |
| 1990 | Chaukat Raja (Sanjay Surkar) | Vedh (Pradip Berlekar) | Anapekshit (Sanjiv Naik) | |
| 1991 | Ek Hotaa Vidushak (Dr. Jabbar Patel) | Aapli Maanasa (Sanjay Surkar) | Wajwaa Re Wajwaa (Girish Ghanekar) | |
| 1992 | Vajir (Sanjay Rawal) | Sawat Maazi Laadki (Smita Talwalkar) | Lapandaaw (Shravani Devdhar) | |
| 1993 | Muktaa (Dr. Jabbar Patel) | Waarsaa Lakshmichaa (Madhukar Pathak) | Maazaa Chhakulaa (Mahesh Kothare) | |
| 1994 | Doghi (Sumitra Bhave) | Baangarwaadi (Amol Palekar) | Abolee (Amol Shedge) | |
| 1995 | Raosaaheb (Sanjay Surkar) | Putrawati (Bhaskar Jadhav) | Sunaa Yeti Gharaa (A. Radhaswani) | |
| 1999 | Gaabhaaraa (N.F.D) | Gharaabaaher (Suyog Chitra) | Bindhaast (Devyani Movies--) | |
| 1999 | Gaabhaaraa (N.F.D) | Gharaabaaher (Suyog Chitra) | Bindhaast (Devyani Movies--) |
Nowadays, Marathi movies have been listed at many international film festivals, which provides a platform for such movies and the filmmakers to know big in the world film industry. All Lights Film Services[52] provided platform for Marathi films such as Pinky – Ek Sathyakatha, Kapus Kondyachi Goshta, Hou De Jarasa Ushir, Sopanchi Aye Bahina Bhai, Touring Talkies, Langar to almost all leading international festivals across the world.