Marathi Cinema: News
25 Apr 2025
Riteish DeshmukhDancer filming Riteish Deshmukh's film drowns in Maharashtra river
A tragic incident marred the shooting of Riteish Deshmukh's Marathi movie, Raja Shivaji, when a dancer drowned in the Krishna River in Maharashtra's Satara district.
28 Mar 2025
Alok NathShreyas Talpade accused of duping villagers in multi-crore scam
Bollywood actor Shreyas Talpade has once again found himself in a controversy—this time involving a multi-crore financial scam.
15 Mar 2025
Dharma ProductionsMarathi comedy 'Ye Re...' releases in July: What to expect
The much-anticipated third installment of the popular Marathi comedy franchise, Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 3, will hit cinemas on July 18, 2025.
22 Feb 2025
Boney KapoorBoney Kapoor to remake Marathi hit 'Baipan Bhari Deva'
Renowned producer Boney Kapoor has reportedly acquired the South Indian remake rights of the 2023 Marathi blockbuster Baipan Bhari Deva.
30 Jan 2025
Padma ShriPadma Shri Ashok Saraf: Must-watch films of Marathi film legend
One of the most beloved actors in Marathi cinema, Ashok Saraf was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri recently.
26 Sep 2024
Central Board of Film Certification'Devara' makers voluntarily reduce run-time by 7 minutes
The highly anticipated film Devara - Part 1 is scheduled to hit the screens on Friday.
25 Sep 2024
Box OfficeMarathi sequel 'Navra Maza Navsacha 2' crosses ₹10cr in 5-days
Sachin Pilgaonkar's Marathi comedy-drama, Navra Maza Navsacha 2, has successfully crossed the ₹10 crore mark at the box office within five days of its release.
20 Aug 2024
Priyanka Chopra JonasWhen to watch Priyanka Chopra's National Award-winning film 'Paani'
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has announced the release date of her upcoming Marathi production, Paani.
09 Jun 2024
BollywoodAditya Sarpotdar provides an update on Riteish Deshmukh-Sonakshi Sinha's 'Kakuda'
Director Aditya Sarpotdar is set to release a new horror comedy, Kakuda, following closely on the heels of his recent film, Munjya.
23 Apr 2024
Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajWhy Chinmay Madlekar won't play Shivaji Maharaj any more
Prominent Marathi actor, Chinmay Mandlekar, known for his portrayal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in films such as Farzand, Fatteshikast, Pawankhind, Subhedar, and Sher Shivraj has announced his decision to step down from the role.
11 Mar 2024
Asha BhosleAsha Bhosle's granddaughter Zanai debuts with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic
Indian cinema witnesses several debuts every year and the buzz surrounding celebrity kids' debuts are always at a high.
19 Feb 2024
Riteish Deshmukh'Raja Shivaji': Riteish Deshmukh to helm Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic
Jio Studios recently revealed plans for a grand cinematic experience, Raja Shivaji, a biopic based on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
19 Feb 2024
Riteish DeshmukhRiteish Deshmukh to act-direct a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic
After the humongous success of the 2022 Marathi film Ved, Riteish Deshmukh is set to direct and star in a biopic about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
10 Feb 2024
Valentine's DayValentine's Day special: Romantic films with pan-India appeal
Valentine's Day is around the corner; one of the best ways to celebrate the occasion is to call in for a romantic movie night with your partner.
03 Jan 2024
Celebrity'Sridevi Prasanna' teaser promises heartwarming chemistry between Siddharth Chandekar-Sai Tamhankar
The highly anticipated teaser for Vishal Modhave's debut film, Sridevi Prasanna, starring the charismatic duo of Sai Tamhankar and Siddharth Chandekar, has finally been dropped.
20 Dec 2023
Telugu Films23 must-watch Indian films of 2023
The year 2023 has been touted as the comeback year for Indian cinema. Every industry saw a surge in quality content, commercial boosts, and a varied set of films.
29 Nov 2023
Happy Birthday'Natsamrat' to 'June': Birthday girl Neha Pendse's popular Marathi works
Actor Neha Pendse has been active in the Indian television and film industries for several decades.
30 Oct 2023
EntertainmentVikram Gokhale's birth anniversary: Actor's acclaimed Marathi performances
Late actor Vikram Gokhale was known for his acting brilliance in both Hindi and Marathi cinema.
11 Oct 2023
NewsBytes Exclusive#NewsBytesExclusive: Sarang Sathaye on what ails Marathi cinema
Marathi cinema is known for its rich content. Yet, when it comes to its popularity, it still seems to be lagging behind other regional languages, particularly Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada industries.
06 Oct 2023
Nitin Gadkari'Gadkari': Nitin Gadkari's biopic release date out, new poster unveiled
Biopics have been a proven formula in Indian cinema and over the years we have had films made on several actors, politicians, and sportspersons. Now, a Marathi film titled Gadkari is set to release on October 27 based on the life and times of Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, Nitin Gadkari.
29 Sep 2023
Akshay KumarAkshay Kumar's Marathi debut feature 'Veer Daudale Saat' postponed
Akshay Kumar is set to make his Marathi debut with Veer Daudale Saat, directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. Reports are rife that the makers have shifted its release date to avoid competing with Salman Khan's Tiger 3 during the Diwali 2023 weekend.
19 Sep 2023
Ramesh TauraniRamesh Taurani makes Marathi debut with Sai-Siddharth's 'Sridevi Prasanna'
Tips Industries Limited is one of the oldest film production companies in India. The Ramesh Taurani and Kumar Taurani-headlined company is known for bankrolling several cult films over the years.
18 Sep 2023
CelebrityTIFF 2023: India wins big with 'Dear Jassi' and 'Sthal'
Indian films Sthal and Dear Jassi have emerged as winners at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2023.
25 Aug 2023
CancerMarathi actor Milind Safai dies at 53 after battling cancer
Milind Safai, the veteran Marathi film and television actor, reportedly succumbed to his battle with cancer on Friday (August 25) at around 10:45 in the morning. The 53-year-old was undergoing treatment for some time.
24 Aug 2023
Abhinay DeoVeteran actor Seema Deo dies (83), confirms filmmaker son Abhinay
Veteran Marathi and Hindi actor Seema Deo, who was a part of films such as Anand, Koshish, Naseeb Apna Apna, and Kora Kagaz, breathed her last on Thursday (August 24).
24 Jul 2023
Bollywood FilmsMarathi actor Jayant Savarkar dies at 87
Veteran Marathi actor Jayant Savarkar has passed away.
15 Jul 2023
CelebrityMarathi-Hindi actor-director Ravindra Mahajani (77) found dead in Pune apartment
Marathi-Hindi actor and director Ravindra Mahajani (77), known for his work on projects such as Panipat (2019) and Mumbaicha Fauzdar (1984), has passed away.
11 Jul 2023
Box Office Collection'Baipan Bhaari Deva' continues its box office rampage
In the era of good content, films are breaking the language barrier and are emerging as commercial successes. The recently released Marathi film Baipan Bhaari Deva is one such wonder. From being critically acclaimed to scoring big at the box office, the film is currently unstoppable.
09 Jul 2023
Entertainment#BaipanBhaariDeva: All about female-centric Marathi film making waves in Maharashtra
Baipan Bhaari Deva might turn out to be the next Sairat!
21 Jun 2023
NewsBytes Exclusive#NewsBytesExclusive: 'Ved' actor Jiya Shankar wants to focus on Bollywood
Actor Jiya Shankar rose to fame after the commercially successful Marathi film Ved. Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, Ved is one of the biggest Marathi blockbusters of 2023. It also starred Genelia Deshmukh in the lead.
06 Jun 2023
Maratha EmpireAkash Thosar's 'Bal Shivaji' first look out; filming starts soon
Biopics have been one of the most favorite subjects in Indian cinema. There are historical figures on whom several films have been made. One of them is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj of the Maratha Empire.
05 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsSulochana Latkar death: Funeral to take place today evening
Veteran Hindi and Marathi film actor Sulochana Latkar—famous for playing the onscreen mother to several top-billed stars—passed away on Sunday night (June 4).
20 Apr 2023
NewsBytes Exclusive#NewsBytesExclusive: Marathi producer Sanjay Chhabria on changing dynamics of OTT
The pandemic changed the dynamics of the entertainment industry with several films being released on OTT platforms.
19 Apr 2023
NewsBytes Exclusive#NewsBytesExclusive: South industry must thank Hindi TV, says Sanjay Chhabria
The Indian film industry comprises several regional cinema industries including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Marathi cinema, one of the most prominent ones, has given us some of the top talents and films.
13 Apr 2023
Bollywood5 memorable films of late National Award-winning actor Uttara Baokar
Veteran film and television actor Uttara Baokar passed away on Tuesday (April 11), following which her last rites were performed on Wednesday (April 12).
31 Mar 2023
NewsBytes Exclusive#NewsBytesExclusive: Aditi Govitrikar on whether Marathi cinema needs Bollywood push
Ever since she won the title of Mrs. World in 2001, Aditi Govitrikar inspired many women to pursue their dreams and continues to do so. At 48, she's making a balance between her family, film shoots, and events, and giving tips for stronger mental health.
24 Mar 2023
Madhur BhandarkarMadhur Bhandarkar's 'Circuitt' trailer is out
Madhur Bhandarkar is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers in India and the director has entered the Marathi film industry as a producer. His upcoming venture titled Circuitt is releasing in theaters on April 7.
20 Mar 2023
Rohit ShettyRohit Shetty announces Marathi debut, shares trailer
Rohit Shetty has created a genre for himself over the years. The king of commercial cinema is doing great work and is now venturing into Marathi cinema for the first time.
28 Feb 2023
EntertainmentJournalists Nishant Bhuse-Anuja Karnik turn writers for Marathi film 'Kalaawati'
Journalists Nishant Bhuse and Anuja Karnik have penned the upcoming Marathi film titled Kalaawati. This is touted to be a horror comedy and will be directed by the adept Sanjay Jadhav.
21 Feb 2023
OTT releasesOTT: Hit Marathi film 'Vaalvi' to premiere on February 24
Paresh Mokashi's Marathi dark comedy Vaalvi will be released on OTT on February 24.
18 Feb 2023
BollywoodKaran Johar to produce Hindi remake of Marathi film 'Jhimma'
Marathi film Sairat (2016) caught Karan Johar's attention which led him to back Dhadak, a Hindi remake of the former. The 2018 Shashank Khaitan also marked the debut of Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter in Bollywood.
15 Jan 2023
TV News'TMKOC' actor Sunil Holkar passes away due to liver cirrhosis
In a massive loss to the Hindi TV industry, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Sunil Holkar passed away on Friday at the age of 40.
14 Jan 2023
Mumbai#NewsBytesExclusive: 'Marathi films needn't collaborate with others,' says Mahesh Kothare
Veteran actor-filmmaker Mahesh Kothare has completed 60 years in the industry.
13 Jan 2023
Box Office'Varisu,' 'Thunivu': Check out box office collection of latest movies
The pressure of making big at the box office, post-COVID-19 has become a challenge.
12 Jan 2023
BollywoodMarathi actor-director Mahesh Kothare's autobiography is about cinema and more
Veteran Marathi and Hindi actor Mahesh Kothare has penned an autobiography, titled, Damn It Aani Barach Kahi. After being an actor, director, and producer, he has now turned into a writer.
09 Aug 2022
Bigg BossEverything about Tejasswi Prakash's first Marathi movie 'Man Kasturi Re'
Popular television star and Bigg Boss Season 15's title winner Tejasswi Prakash's debut Marathi movie Man Kasturi Re finally received a release date on Monday.
15 Jul 2022
BollywoodWatchlist: Top 5 movies you can stream on Voot
With the unprecedented boom in digital streaming, OTT platforms are now remarkably well-stocked with top-tier content.
18 Apr 2022
Upcoming Movies'Sher Shivraj': First Marathi movie trailer gets launched in metaverse
Metaverse is slowly finding its place in the mainstream entertainment world.
09 Dec 2021
Riteish DeshmukhRiteish Deshmukh's directorial debut, titled 'Ved,' to have wife Genelia
Riteish Deshmukh, who made his debut in 2003 with Tujhe Meri Kasam, is set to take a plunge.
20 Aug 2021
ManipurChalachitram Film Festival: 'The Tainted Mirror' wins best film award
Director Romi Meitei's The Tainted Mirror from Manipur won the grand jury award for the best film at the fifth edition of the Chalachitram National Film Festival.
26 Jun 2021
Bollywood LifePeople try to typecast actors by giving similar work: Girish
Every film is a journey into the unknown and that's what makes it special, says actor-filmmaker Girish Kulkarni, who was already an important name in the Marathi cinema before Anurag Kashyap's Ugly and Netflix series Sacred Games brought him to the attention of the Hindi audiences.
24 May 2021
BollywoodActors can shine only if content is good: Amruta Subhash
So far, actor Amruta Subhash has been able to do the unavoidable- to not get pigeonholed as an artist.
17 May 2021
BollywoodShreyas Talpade talks about being 'back-stabbed' by 'friends' in Bollywood
In Bollywood, you can't have real friends.
17 May 2021
Amazon Prime VideoFortunate to get timeless roles: Neena Kulkarni
Veteran actor Neena Kulkarni says she feels blessed that her filmography comprises characters that have stood the test of time.
08 May 2021
Amazon Prime Video'Photo-Prem' review: Light-hearted take on death, despair and fear
Neena Kulkarni-starrer Marathi comedy-drama Photo-Prem is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
03 May 2021
Amazon Prime VideoMay 7 premiere for Marathi film 'Photo Prem' on Prime
Marathi drama Photo Prem will have a direct-to-digital release on May 7 on Amazon Prime Video, the streaming platform announced on Monday.
24 Apr 2021
Alfonso CuaronCinema is my way of exploring insecurities: Chaitanya Tamhane
Cinema is a way of exploring insecurities, finding nuances and contradictions, and transforming it into a living, breathing story, says filmmaker Chaitanya Tamhane who is making strides internationally with his second film The Disciple.
16 Feb 2021
BollywoodJaya Bachchan to make acting comeback after eight years?
Fans of veteran actor Jaya Bachchan have a reason to rejoice as she is set to return on the silver screen after nearly a decade.
18 Mar 2019
NetflixMadhuri Dixit-produced '15th August' to release on March-29 on Netflix
Madhuri Dixit's production debut, Marathi film 15th August, will release on Netflix on March 29, the streaming service announced today.
09 Nov 2018
PuneVeteran Marathi actor Lalan Sarang dead at 79
Veteran Marathi actor and theatre personality Lalan Sarang died due to age-related ailments at a private hospital in Pune today.
30 Oct 2018
Mumbai'Saaz' music composer Yeshwant Deo passes away at 91
Veteran Marathi musician Yeshwant Deo, who had composed music for many films including Shabana Azmi-starrer 'Saaz', passed away today. He was 91.
24 Aug 2018
MumbaiMarathi actor Vijay Chavan, known for comic roles, passes away
Veteran Marathi actor Vijay Chavan, known for his comic roles, passed away this morning at Fortis Hospital in Mumbai's Mulund suburb after a prolonged illness, a hospital official said. He was 63.
06 Jul 2018
Akshay KumarMarathi cinema is better, bolder than Bollywood: Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar, who has turned presenter for 'Chumbak,' believes Marathi cinema is way ahead of Bollywood when it comes to exploring complex stories.
