Movies — Marathi

| Era | Period | Defining Feature | Example | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1910s-1940s | First regional language cinema; social reform themes. | Shree Pundalik (1912), Sant Tukaram (1936 - won Venice prize). | | Golden Era | 1950s-1970s | Strong stage influence; mythological and social dramas. | Pinjra (1972), Samna (1974). | | Decline | 1980s-1990s | Formulaic, low-quality production; dominance of star-led melodramas. | Dhum Dhadaka (1985), Zapatlela (1993). | | Renaissance | 2000s-Present | Parallel cinema movement; realistic, content-driven films. | Shwaas (2004 - India's Oscar entry), Sairat (2016 - massive commercial hit). |

: A musical exploring the struggles of a traditional folk artist. marathi movies

(2004), which won a National Award and was India's official entry for the Oscars. | Era | Period | Defining Feature |

: A modern romance classic and the first Marathi film to cross ₹100 crore. Harishchandrachi Factory | Pinjra (1972), Samna (1974)

Dadasaheb Phalke founded Indian cinema with the first full-length feature, Raja Harishchandra (1913), a Marathi film. Global Recognition: Sant Tukaram