Hello everyone, are you a true fan of regional cinema and looking to explore the Top 10 Marathi Movies that have left a lasting impression on audiences? Look no further, Marathi cinema has produced a treasure trove of films rich in storytelling, culture, and emotion.
This curated guide from the National Film Awards presents the Best Marathi Movies list that every movie enthusiast must watch at least once. From heart-touching dramas to powerful social commentaries, this blog showcases the Top 10 Marathi Movies of all time, featuring iconic performances, brilliant direction, and unforgettable music.
List of Top 10 Marathi Films
Here we create a list of Marathi movies that you must watch in 2025.
| Movie Name | Release Date | Director | Starring |
| Me Vasantrao | 1 April 2022 | Nipun Dharmadhikari | Rahul Deshpande Anita Date Alok Rajwade |
| Aatmapamphlet | 6 October 2023 | Ashish Avinash Bende | Om Bendkhale Pranjalii Shrikant Chetan Wagh Manas Tondwalkar Khushi Hajare Bhimrao Mude Ketaki Saraf |
| Godavari | 11 November 2022 | Nikhil Mahajan | Neena Kulkarni Jitendra Joshi Vikram Gokhale |
| Ekda Kaay Zala | 5 August 2022 | Saleel Kulkarni | Sumeet Raghvan Urmilla Kothare Mohan Agashe Pushkar Shrotri Mukta Barve Arjun Purnapatre |
| Panghrun | 4 February 2022 | Mahesh Manjrekar | Gauri Ingawale Amol Bavadekar |
| Jhimma | 19 November 2021 | Hemant Dhome | Suhas Joshi Nirmiti Sawant Sonalee Kulkarni Siddharth Chandekar Kshitee Jog |
| June | 2021 | Vaibhav Khisti and Suhrud Godbole | Siddharth Menon Neha Pendse |
| Dhurala | 3 January 2020 | Sameer Vidwans | Ankush Chaudhari Alka Kubal Sai Tamhankar Siddhartha Jadhav Sonalee Kulkarni |
| Anandi Gopal | 15 February 2019 | Sameer Vidwans | Bhagyashree Milind Lalit Prabhakar Yogesh Soman Kshitee Jog |
| Chumbak | 13 October 2017 | Sandeep Modi | Aruna Bhatia Naren Kumar Cape of Good Films |
1. Me Vasantrao
Me Vasantrao is a Marathi language biographical film based on the life of the indian classical musician Vasantrao Deshpande. The film is written and directed by Nipun Dharmadhikari and produced by Darshan Desai, Mugdha Desai, and Chandrashekhar Gokhale, along with Mrinal Gokhale, Ranjit Gugle, and Niranjan Kirloskar.
The movie stars Rahul Deshpande, Anita Date, and Alok Rajwade in lead roles along with Pushkaraj Chirputkar, Durga Jasraj, Kaumudi Walokar, Amey Wagh, and Sarang Sathaye in supporting roles.
The movie was released on 1 April 2022 under the Jio Studios production company with a running time of 178 minutes.
2. Aatmapamphlet
Aatmapamphlet is a coming-of-age Marathi-language film directed by Ashish Avinash Bende and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Aanand L. Rai, Kanupriya A. Iyer, Madhugandha Kulkarni, and Shariq Patel.
The film story unveils the 10-year-old Ashish in India in the 1990s, where his accidental hand-hold with Shrusti awakens innocent love, while he navigates personal, family, and social changes amidst political shifts.
The movie features Om Bendkhale, Pranjalii Shrikant, Chetan Wagh, Manas Tondwalkar, Khushi Hajare, Bhimrao Mude, and Ketaki Saraf in lead roles. The movie was released on 6 October 2023 under the T-Series, Zee Studios, and Colour Yellow Productions companies with a running time of 90 minutes.
3. Godavari
Godavari is a Marathi-language drama film directed by Nikhil Mahajan and produced by Jitendra Joshi, Mitali Joshi, Pavan Malu, and Nikhil Mahajan under the banner of Blue Drop Films.
The movie features Jitendra Joshi in the lead role along with Neena Kulkarni, Sanjay Mone, Vikram Gokhale, and Gauri Nalawade in supporting roles. The film is based on the story of the family that lived near the banks of the river Godavari in Nashik.
The movie was released on 11 November 2022 with a running time of 169 minutes.
4. Ekda Kaay Zala
Ekda Kaay Zala is a family drama Marathi film directed and produced by Saleel Kulkarni. The film features Sumeet Raghvan as the titular character with Urmilla Kothare, Mohan Agashe, Pushkar Shrotri, Mukta Barve, Arjun Purnapatre, and Suhas Joshi in supporting roles.
Ekda Kaay Zala simply means ‘Once Upon a Time’, follows Kiran, a devoted father and passionate storyteller who believes that story can inspire, heal, and teach. As he raises his 9-year-old son, Kiran uses the power of storytelling to instill values and navigate life’s challenges with hope and emotions.
The movie was released on 5 August 2022 under the Showbox Entertainment Gajavadana and Rairah Corporation, with a running time of 130 minutes.
5. Panghrun
Panghrun is a Marathi period musical drama film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and produced by Mahesh Patel, Umesh Kubal, Paresh Mavani, Umesh Nathani, and Virendra Mavani under Zee Studios productions. The film stars Gauri Ingawale, Amol Bavadekar in lead roles.
The story is set on India’s independence in 1947, the story explores struggles like widow remarriage and child marriage. Lakshmi, a widowed classical singer, is married off to Guruji, an older Kirtankar with two children.
Over time, Lakshmi grows fond of him through their daily life. But Guruji keeps his distance, bound by societal norms and personal restraints. The movie was released on 11 February 2022 with a running time of 131 minutes.
6. Jhimma
Jhimma is a Marathi drama film directed by Hemant Dhome for Chalchitra company and produced by Kshitee Jog, Ajinkya Dhamal, Viraj Gawas, Urfi Kazmi, and Sunny Shah. The film casts Suhas Joshi, Nirmiti Sawant, Sonalee Kulkarni, Siddharth Chandekar, Kshitee Jog, Suchitra Bandekar, Mrinmayee Godbole, and Sayali Sanjeev.
The story of the movie revolves around a group of seven women traveling to London and discovering them. The films are considered among the highest-grossing Marathi films.
The film was released on 19 November 2021 under the Chalchitra Company and Crazy Few Films productions with a running time of 125 minutes.
7. June
June is a Marathi movie directed by Vaibhav Khisti and Suhrud Godbole and produced under Supari Media Pvt. Ltd. It is an emotional healing film starring Neha Pendse and Siddharth Menon in lead roles.
The movie was released in 2021 with a running time of 94 minutes. While the film struggles and deals with various social issues, including bullying, sexism, suicide, and the generation gap.
8. Dhurala
Dhurala is a 2020 Indian Marathi-language political drama film directed by Sameer Vidwans and produced by Anish Jog under Zee Studios and Pratisaad Productions. The movie revolves around the story of the gram panchayat elections in a small village in Maharashtra.
The movie features an ensemble cast including Ankush Chaudhari, Alka Kubal, Sai Tamhankar, Siddhartha Jadhav, Sonalee Kulkarni, Amey Wagh, Umesh Kamat, and Prasad Oak.
The movie was released on 3 January 2020 under Zee Studios and Pratisaad Production with a running time of 169 minutes.
9. Anandi Gopal
Anandi Gopal is a Marathi biographical film directed by Sameer Vidwans and produced by Akash Chawla, Shareen Mantri Kedia, Kishore Arora, and Arunava Joy Sengupta. The film follows the life of Anandi Gopal Joshi.
The movie presents the story of Anandi Joshi, who married young, pursued medicine after losing her child. Despite illness and societal pressure, she studied in the U.,S becoming India’s first female doctor at the age of 19.
The movie features an ensemble cast including Bhagyashree Milind, Lalit Prabhakar, Yogesh Soman, and Kshitee Jog. The movie was released on 15 February 2019 with a running time of 134 minutes under the Zee Studios, Fresh Lime Films, and Namah Pictures companies.
10. Chumbak
Chumbak (The Lottery) is a Marathi language slice of life drama film directed by Sandeep Modi, produced by Aruna Bhatia, Naren Kumar, and Cape of Good Films, and stars a renowned lyricist, Swanand Kirkire, in the lead role.
Chumbak is a coming-of-age tale fo Baalu, a teenage restaurant worker who tries to con a mentally challenged man, Prasanna, to escape from his harsh life. But as they journey together, Baalu struggles between his dreams and conscience, leading to a life-changing bond.
The movie was released on 13 October 2017 with a running time of 118 minutes under the Kyra Kumar Kreations and Cape of Good Films productions.
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