Marathi Movies That Ruled the Box Office

Marathi Movies That Ruled the Box Office

Marathi cinema is the film industry based in Maharashtra, India. Marathi cinema has a long and rich history, dating back to the early 20th century when the first Marathi film, Shree Pundalik, was released in 1912. Since then, Marathi cinema has evolved and grown into a diverse and vibrant industry.

Marathi cinema has produced many critically acclaimed films that have won national and international awards. Some of the most notable Marathi films include Sairat, Natsamrat, Fandry, Harishchandrachi Factory, and Shwaas. Marathi cinema is known for its diverse range of subjects and genres. From social dramas to romantic comedies to historical epics, Marathi cinema has it all. Marathi cinema also has a strong tradition of experimental and art-house films, which have won critical acclaim both in India and abroad.

With time, Marathi cinema has produced some of the finest movies, which have not only won critical acclaim but have also been successful at the box office. Here, we take a look at the highest-grossing Marathi movies of all time.

Sairat (2016)

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Directed by Nagraj Manjule, Sairat is the highest-grossing Marathi movie of all time. The film was released in 2016 and went on to become a massive success. It is a romantic drama that revolves around the love story of a low-caste boy and a high-caste girl. Sairat grossed over ₹100 Crore at the Box Office and received critical acclaim for its storyline and music. Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosar were praised for their performances.

Ved (2022)

Marking Riteish Deshmukh’s directorial debut, Ved earned 74 crores worldwide. After getting married, two lovers, Shravani Satya and Satya Dinkar Jadhav encounter a number of issues, including financial troubles and extramarital affairs. The movie features Genelia D'Souza and Riteish Deshmukh as leads.

Natsamrat (2016)

Starring Nana Patekar in the lead role, Natsamrat is a Marathi drama film that was released in 2016. The film is based on a play of the same name and revolves around a retired actor and his family. Natsamrat was a critical and commercial success with a box office collection of ₹45+ Crore. It is still regarded as one of the best Marathi movies produced.

Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (2015)

Starring Sachin Pilgaonkar, Shankar Mahadevan, Subodh Bhave, and Amruta Khanvilkar, the movie follows the conflict between two musical families. Katyar Kaljat Ghusali was directed by Subodh Bhave. It made over 40 Crores at the box office.

Lai Bhaari (2014)

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Directed by Nishikant Kamat, Lai Bhaari is an action-drama film that stars Riteish Deshmukh in the lead role. The film was released in 2014 and was a commercial success, grossing over ₹35 Crore. Riteish made his Marathi movie debut with this project, which also featured guest star, Salman Khan.

Timepass 2 (2015)

Directed by Ravi Jadhav, Timepass 2 is a romantic comedy film that explores the relationship between two young lovers who belong to different castes. Timepass 2 stars Priya Bapat and Priyadarshan Jadhav in lead roles. The film grossed over 35 crores at the box office.

Time Pass (2014)

Directed by Ravi Jadhav, Timepass is a romantic drama that stars Prathamesh Parab and Ketaki Mategaonkar in the lead roles. The film was released in 2014 and was a commercial success with over ₹30 Crore collection.

Duniyadari (2013)

Directed by Sanjay Jadhav, Duniyadari was a commercial success that made over 28 Crore. The love triangle between Shreyas, Shirin, and Minakshi is the main element of the film. Swwapnil Joshi, Ankush Chaudhari, Urmilla Kothare, and Sai Tamhankar are among the cast members.

Mee Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy (2009)

The film portrays the tale of Dinkar Maruti Bhosle, a regular Marathi guy who is helped by Shivaji Maharaj in the Battle against challenges to his existence and identity as a Marathi Maanus. The movie was directed by Santosh Ramdas Manjrekar, and the cast included well-known stars like Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Makarand Anaspure, and Siddharth Jadhav. Mee Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy made around 24 Crore collection at the box office.

Ventilator (2016)

Directed by Rajesh Mapuskar, Ventilator was a commercial success at the box office with over 23 Crore. In the movie, Gaju Kaka's entire family gathers at the hospital to offer their assistance as he takes his final breath. There is a lot more going on in the hospital waiting area as the family reunites after a long time. Tanvi Abhyankar, Kirti Adarkar, Pournima Ahire, and Satish Alekar are a few of the cast members.

These Marathi movies have not only entertained the audience but also grossed huge amounts at the box office. They have set new benchmarks for the Marathi film industry and have proved that quality cinema can also be commercially successful.

Here's the short list of Ten Highest Grossing Marathi Movies

1. Sairat
2. Ved
3. Natsamrat
4. Katyar Kaljat Ghusali
5. Lai Bhaari
6. Timepass 2
7. Timepass
8. Duniyadari
9. Mee Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy
10. Ventilator