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A still from 'Dashavatar'
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'Dashavatar' Box-Office: Marathi Thriller Nears ₹20 Crore, Marks Rare Industry Success

Subodh Khanolkar’s film holds strong in its second week as Marathi cinema sees a surge

BY Team THR India
'Sabar Bonda' Movie Review
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‘Sabar Bonda’ Movie Review: Call Me By Your Shame

Rohan Kanawade’s pitch-perfect Sundance winner humanises the constraints of queer love.

BY Rahul Desai
Rana Daggubati has distributed films like 'All We Imagine As Light' and 'Sabar Bonda'
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Rana Daggubati Breaks Down The Indie Film Math: Why He's Distributing Movies Like 'All We Imagine As Light' and 'Sabar Bonda'

Rana Daggubati talks about the learnings from distributing 'All We Imagine As Light,' coming on board 'Sabar Bonda,' and why the inconsistency of Indian film festivals is a problem.

BY Justin Rao
Achyut Potdar (1934-2025)
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Veteran Actor Achyut Potdar, Known For '3 Idiots' And 'Ardh Satya', Passes Away At 91

Born on August 22, 1934, Achyut Potdar lived a life as remarkable as his roles

BY Team THR India
Ashish Avinash Bende on 'Aatmapamphlet'
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‘Aatmapamphlet’: Ashish Avinash Bende on the Joy and Justice of Winning The National Film Award for Best Debut Film

With his whimsical yet razor-sharp debut, the Marathi-language film 'Aatmapamphlet', director Ashish Avinash Bende reflects on caste, censorship, and the creative courage it took to tell his story

BY Anushka Halve
Amruta Subhash in a poster from 'Jarann'
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Amruta Subhash: 'Never Liked The Way Women Were Treated in Horror; Then 'Jarann' Came To Me'

The acclaimed actor opens up about her return to Marathi cinema with 'Jarann,' her approach to portraying psychological fragility, and how the horror genre can move beyond fear into something more spiritual.

BY Anushka Halve
Filmmaker Jayant Somalkar on 'Sthal'
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Filmmaker Jayant Somalkar on 'Sthal': Finding Cinema in the Everyday and Humour in the Tragic

In this conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Somalkar speaks about the challenges of shooting in his own village, the space for Marathi cinema, and his ability to find humour in heartbreak.

BY Anushka Halve
'Sabar Bonda' is billed as a deeply moving tale of love, loss, and self-discovery. 
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Exclusive | 'Sabar Bonda' Makers React To World Cinema Grand Jury Prize At Sundance 2025; Call It 'Victory For Indian Cinema'

Directed by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, 'Sabar Bonda' ('Cactus Pears') has won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic at the Sundance Film Festival 2025

BY Justin Rao
A still from Rohan Kanawade's 'Sabar Bonda'
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'Sabar Bonda' Movie Review: Rohan Kanawade Both Deploys And Subverts The Weepy Gay Man Genre

Sundance 2025: 'Sabar Bonda' (Cactus Pears), the first-ever Marathi-language feature to have premiered at the festival, was shown as part of their World Cinema Dramatic Competition.

BY Prathyush Parasuraman
'Devmanus' will release this April.
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Luv Films Ventures Into Marathi Cinema With 'Devmanus'

Directed by Tejas Deoskar, the multi-starrer will release in cinemas on April 25.

BY Team THR India
Subodh Bhave on ‘Sangeet Manapman’
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Actor-Director Subodh Bhave On How ‘Sangeet Manapmaan’ Got a Fairy Tale Makeover

For a play remembered not just for its story, but also the sheer power of its songs, actor-director Subodh Bhave’s reinterpretation faces both the scrutiny of a dedicated fan base and the challenges of proving Marathi cinema’s potential on a larger platform.  

BY Anushka Halve
Mukkam Post Bombilwaadi Movie Review
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‘Mukkam Post Bombilwaadi’ Movie Review: Paresh Mokashi Brings Hitler To Small-Town India In Middling Marathi Comedy

Paresh Mokashi's quirky cinematic adaptation of his famous Marathi play is entertaining and well-acted, but lacks rhythm and cinematic vision.

BY Ganesh Matkari
'Navra Maza Navsacha 2' has been one of the biggest hits of the Marathi film industry in 2024.
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'Navra Maza Navsacha 2': How Sachin Pilgaonkar Made His Blockbuster Marathi Film With ₹5 Crores

Made entirely on a budget of what would be a Bollywood star's entourage cost for a single shoot, the comedy-drama has grossed nearly ₹25 crore at the box-office.

BY Justin Rao
An overview of Marathi cinema in 2024
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Marathi Cinema in 2024: How Did The Industry Fare This Year?

Hit films were few and far between, but certain trends did manage to lure audiences back to theatres this year

BY Ganesh Matkari