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The [[COVID-19 lockdown in India|COVID-19 pandemic]] had a profound impact on the Marathi film industry, as it did on cinema worldwide. With theaters closing and production halting, many films scheduled for release were postponed, leading to significant financial losses for filmmakers and production houses.[{{Cite news |date=2021-04-10 |title=Bali, Jhimma and Godavari release dates postponed following stricter COVID guidelines |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/bali-jhimma-and-godavari-release-dates-deferred-following-stricter-covid-guidelines/articleshow/82000198.cms |access-date=2024-09-22 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}] Approximately 110 Marathi language films remained unreleased due to the pandemic. The pandemic forced the industry to adapt rapidly, embracing digital platforms for film releases, which allowed filmmakers to reach audiences. Films like ''[[Well Done Baby]]'' (2021) and ''[[The Disciple (2020 film)|The Disciple]]'' (2021) were released straight on streaming platforms.[{{Cite web |date=2021-03-31 |title=Marathi film Well Done Baby to stream on OTT from this date |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/marathi-film-well-done-baby-to-stream-on-ott-from-this-date-23166162 |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}][{{Cite web |last=Entertainment |first=Quint |date=2021-03-30 |title=Award-Winning Film 'The Disciple' Gets Netflix Release Date |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/hot-on-web/chaitanya-tamhane-award-winning-film-the-disciple-gets-netflix-release-date |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=TheQuint |language=en}}] Additionally, ''[[Picasso (film)|Picasso]]'', directed by Abhijeet Mohan Warang, was the first Marathi film to have a direct digital release.[{{Cite web |title=Picasso: Amazon Prime Announces World Premiere Of First-Ever Direct To Stream Marathi Film {{!}} SpotboyE |url=https://www.spotboye.com/marathi/marathi-news/picasso-amazon-prime-announces-world-premiere-of-first-ever-direct-to-stream-marathi-film/604f4cf3568a65758699b5e3 |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=www.spotboye.com |language=en}}] It also marked the first time a Marathi film documented ''Dashavatara'', an early form of folk theatre, in its original style.[{{Cite web |date=2019-09-25 |title=Picasso becomes the first Marathi film to document 'Dashavatra' in its original format |url=https://www.mumbailive.com/en/marathi-film/trailer-of-picasso-marathi-film-to-document-dashavatra-starring-prasad-oak-40051 |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=Mumbai Live |language=en}}] |
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The [[COVID-19 lockdown in India|COVID-19 pandemic]] had a profound impact on the Marathi film industry, as it did on cinema worldwide. With theaters closing and production halting, many films scheduled for release were postponed, leading to significant financial losses for filmmakers and production houses.[{{Cite news |date=2021-04-10 |title=Bali, Jhimma and Godavari release dates postponed following stricter COVID guidelines |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/bali-jhimma-and-godavari-release-dates-deferred-following-stricter-covid-guidelines/articleshow/82000198.cms |access-date=2024-09-22 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}] Approximately 110 Marathi language films remained unreleased due to the pandemic. The pandemic forced the industry to adapt rapidly, embracing digital platforms for film releases, which allowed filmmakers to reach audiences. Films like ''[[Well Done Baby]]'' (2021) and ''[[The Disciple (2020 film)|The Disciple]]'' (2021) were released straight on streaming platforms.[{{Cite web |date=2021-03-31 |title=Marathi film Well Done Baby to stream on OTT from this date |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/marathi-film-well-done-baby-to-stream-on-ott-from-this-date-23166162 |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}][{{Cite web |last=Entertainment |first=Quint |date=2021-03-30 |title=Award-Winning Film 'The Disciple' Gets Netflix Release Date |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/hot-on-web/chaitanya-tamhane-award-winning-film-the-disciple-gets-netflix-release-date |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=TheQuint |language=en}}] Additionally, ''[[Picasso (film)|Picasso]]'', directed by Abhijeet Mohan Warang, was the first Marathi film to have a direct digital release.[{{Cite web |title=Picasso: Amazon Prime Announces World Premiere Of First-Ever Direct To Stream Marathi Film {{!}} SpotboyE |url=https://www.spotboye.com/marathi/marathi-news/picasso-amazon-prime-announces-world-premiere-of-first-ever-direct-to-stream-marathi-film/604f4cf3568a65758699b5e3 |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=www.spotboye.com |language=en}}] It also marked the first time a Marathi film documented ''Dashavatara'', an early form of folk theatre, in its original style.[{{Cite web |date=2019-09-25 |title=Picasso becomes the first Marathi film to document 'Dashavatra' in its original format |url=https://www.mumbailive.com/en/marathi-film/trailer-of-picasso-marathi-film-to-document-dashavatra-starring-prasad-oak-40051 |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=Mumbai Live |language=en}}] |
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As theaters reopened, the industry shifted its focus toward innovative storytelling and a variety of genres. The ensemble film ''[[Jhimma]]'' became the first to release in theaters post-pandemic, achieving significant success by running for 50 days, ultimately grossing over ₹14.07 crore.[{{Cite news |date=2022-06-22 |title=Marathi film Jhimma set for its World TV Premiere on June 30 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/marathi-film-jhimma-set-for-its-world-tv-premiere-on-june-30/articleshow/92391893.cms |access-date=2024-09-22 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}][{{Cite web |last=team |first=abp majha web |date=2022-01-07 |title='झिम्मा'चे रेकॉर्डब्रेक अर्धशतक! पन्नास दिवसात बॉक्स ऑफिसवर कोट्यवधींची कमाई |url=https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/jhimma-box-office-collection-jhimma-crossed-50-days-in-theaters-1023825 |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=marathi.abplive.com |language=mr}}] The following year 2022, is considered as one of the most successful year as many films were hit. The year highlighted a diverse range of genres, including the zombie comedy ''[[Zombivli (2022 film)|Zombivli]]'', the historical action ''[[Pawankhind]]'', the musical romantic ''[[Chandramukhi (2022 film)|Chandramukhi]]'', the thriller ''[[Y (2022 film)|Y]]'', and the accidental drama ''[[Ananya (film)|Ananya]]''.[{{Cite news |title=Best Marathi Movies of 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/top-20-best-marathi-movies-of-2022 |access-date=2024-09-22 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}] The year concluded with [[Riteish Deshmukh|Ritesh Deshmukh]]'s blockbuster film ''[[Ved (film)|Ved]]'', which grossed ₹75 crore (approximately $9.0 million), making it one of the highest-grossing Marathi films of all time.[{{Cite web |date=2023-02-18 |title=रितेश देशमुखच्या 'वेड'मुळे मराठी चित्रपटसृष्टीची मान उंचावली, ५० दिवसांनंतर चित्रपटगृहांमध्ये चित्रपट कायम, आतापर्यंत कमावले इतके कोटी {{!}} riteish deshmukh and genelia deshmukh ved marathi movie box office collection after 50 days release see details |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/marathi-cinema/riteish-deshmukh-and-genelia-deshmukh-ved-marathi-movie-box-office-collection-after-50-days-release-see-details-kmd-95-3470108/ |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}] Additionally, ''[[Pondicherry (film)|Pondicherry]]'' became the first Marathi film to be entirely shot on smartphone,[{{Cite news |last=Sudevan |first=Praveen |date=2022-03-07 |title=Pondicherry on an iPhone: How Marathi filmmaker Sachin Kundalkar captured the town and its characters |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pondicherry-sachin-kundalkar-sai-tamhankar/article65144129.ece |access-date=2024-09-22 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}] while ''[[Har Har Mahadev]]'' made history as the first Marathi film to be released in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada languages.[{{Cite web |date=2022-06-06 |title='Har Har Mahadev' Becomes The First Marathi Film To Release In Various Languages |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-har-har-mahadev-becomes-the-first-marathi-film-to-release-in-various-languages-news-200660 |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}] Throughout the decade, the industry continued to produce biographical, comedy, drama, and historical films, but woman-centric films reached new heights. Notably, [[Kedar Shinde]]'s ''[[Baipan Bhaari Deva]]'', centered around six elderly sisters, became the second highest-grossing Marathi film of all time, grossing over ₹92 crore and making history as the first female-centric movie to achieve such success.[{{Cite web |date=2023-07-07 |title=मराठी मूवी 'बाईपण भारी देवा' की ताबड़तोड़ कमाई, बॉक्स ऑफिस पर तोड़े रिकॉर्ड |url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/news/story/marathi-film-baipan-bhari-deva-box-office-collection-on-fire-breaking-records-satyaprem-ki-katha-business-tmovh-1731002-2023-07-07 |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=आज तक |language=hi}}][{{cite web |title=Sthal, Sabar Bonda: Marathi cinema finds global spotlight at festivals |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgnqpgy1yko |website=www.bbc.com |date=28 May 2025}}] In 2024, ''[[Nach Ga Ghuma]]'' became the highest-grossing Marathi film of the year.[{{Cite web |date=2024-06-21 |title=Nach Ga Ghuma OTT Release :'नाच गं घुमा' सिनेमा ओटीटी प्लॅटफॉर्मवर झाला रिलीज, कुठे बघता येईल जाणून घ्या |url=https://marathi.timesnownews.com/entertainment/mukta-barve-and-namrata-sambherao-nach-ga-ghuma-marathi-movie-released-on-ott-platform-amazon-prime-article-111165810 |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=Times Now Marathi |language=mr}}] |
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As theaters reopened, the industry shifted its focus toward innovative storytelling and a variety of genres. The ensemble film ''[[Jhimma]]'' became the first to release in theaters post-pandemic, achieving significant success by running for 50 days, ultimately grossing over ₹14.07 crore.[{{Cite news |date=2022-06-22 |title=Marathi film Jhimma set for its World TV Premiere on June 30 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/marathi-film-jhimma-set-for-its-world-tv-premiere-on-june-30/articleshow/92391893.cms |access-date=2024-09-22 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}][{{Cite web |last=team |first=abp majha web |date=2022-01-07 |title='झिम्मा'चे रेकॉर्डब्रेक अर्धशतक! पन्नास दिवसात बॉक्स ऑफिसवर कोट्यवधींची कमाई |url=https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/jhimma-box-office-collection-jhimma-crossed-50-days-in-theaters-1023825 |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=marathi.abplive.com |language=mr}}] The following year 2022, is considered as one of the most successful year as many films were hit. The year highlighted a diverse range of genres, including the zombie comedy ''[[Zombivli (2022 film)|Zombivli]]'', the historical action ''[[Pawankhind]]'', the musical romantic ''[[Chandramukhi (2022 film)|Chandramukhi]]'', the thriller ''[[Y (2022 film)|Y]]'', and the accidental drama ''[[Ananya (film)|Ananya]]''.[{{Cite news |title=Best Marathi Movies of 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/top-20-best-marathi-movies-of-2022 |access-date=2024-09-22 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}] The year concluded with [[Riteish Deshmukh|Ritesh Deshmukh]]'s blockbuster film ''[[Ved (film)|Ved]]'', which grossed ₹75 crore (approximately $9.0 million), making it one of the highest-grossing Marathi films of all time.[{{Cite web |date=2023-02-18 |title=रितेश देशमुखच्या 'वेड'मुळे मराठी चित्रपटसृष्टीची मान उंचावली, ५० दिवसांनंतर चित्रपटगृहांमध्ये चित्रपट कायम, आतापर्यंत कमावले इतके कोटी {{!}} riteish deshmukh and genelia deshmukh ved marathi movie box office collection after 50 days release see details |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/marathi-cinema/riteish-deshmukh-and-genelia-deshmukh-ved-marathi-movie-box-office-collection-after-50-days-release-see-details-kmd-95-3470108/ |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}] Additionally, ''[[Pondicherry (film)|Pondicherry]]'' became the first Marathi film to be entirely shot on smartphone,[{{Cite news |last=Sudevan |first=Praveen |date=2022-03-07 |title=Pondicherry on an iPhone: How Marathi filmmaker Sachin Kundalkar captured the town and its characters |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pondicherry-sachin-kundalkar-sai-tamhankar/article65144129.ece |access-date=2024-09-22 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}] while ''[[Har Har Mahadev]]'' made history as the first Marathi film to be released in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada languages.[{{Cite web |date=2022-06-06 |title='Har Har Mahadev' Becomes The First Marathi Film To Release In Various Languages |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-har-har-mahadev-becomes-the-first-marathi-film-to-release-in-various-languages-news-200660 |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}] Throughout the decade, the industry continued to produce biographical, comedy, drama, and historical films, but woman-centric films reached new heights. Notably, [[Kedar Shinde]]'s ''[[Baipan Bhari Deva|Baipan Bhaari Deva]]'', centered around six elderly sisters, became the second highest-grossing Marathi film of all time, grossing over ₹92 crore and making history as the first female-centric movie to achieve such success.[{{Cite web |date=2023-07-07 |title=मराठी मूवी 'बाईपण भारी देवा' की ताबड़तोड़ कमाई, बॉक्स ऑफिस पर तोड़े रिकॉर्ड |url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/news/story/marathi-film-baipan-bhari-deva-box-office-collection-on-fire-breaking-records-satyaprem-ki-katha-business-tmovh-1731002-2023-07-07 |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=आज तक |language=hi}}][{{cite web |title=Sthal, Sabar Bonda: Marathi cinema finds global spotlight at festivals |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgnqpgy1yko |website=www.bbc.com |date=28 May 2025}}] In 2024, ''[[Nach Ga Ghuma]]'' became the highest-grossing Marathi film of the year.[{{Cite web |date=2024-06-21 |title=Nach Ga Ghuma OTT Release :'नाच गं घुमा' सिनेमा ओटीटी प्लॅटफॉर्मवर झाला रिलीज, कुठे बघता येईल जाणून घ्या |url=https://marathi.timesnownews.com/entertainment/mukta-barve-and-namrata-sambherao-nach-ga-ghuma-marathi-movie-released-on-ott-platform-amazon-prime-article-111165810 |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=Times Now Marathi |language=mr}}] |
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