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Marathi cinema continues to evolve amid industry reflections on the passing of Nana Patekar, a defining figure known for his powerful performances and social activism. Recent coverage highlights tributes from peers, the global ambitions of films like Gondhal, and ongoing challenges in achieving consistent commercial success.

A still from 'Gadi' showing a man in silhouette against a grey sky, standing in a quiet village lane.

Regional Cinema

Gadi Premiere at DIFF 2026: Anurag Kashyap's Marathi Thriller About Free Will and Grief

The Marathi psychological thriller 'Gadi', backed by Anurag Kashyap, will premiere at the Dharamshala International Film Festival later this month. Written and directed by Rohan Pingal, the film explores a grieving father's confrontation with the absence of free will, shot in black-and-white across the Konkan region. With no official wide release yet confirmed, the festival debut could shape its 2

2 days ago1 min

A rural funeral procession in Maharashtra, with farmers in simple clothes walking behind a wooden cart carrying a coffin. The sky is overcast. A few distant figures in formal wear stand at the edge.

Red Carpet

No Red Carpet, Just Soil

When an actor dies in Mumbai, people line up. When Nana Patekar died, farmers did.

3 days ago1 min

A black-and-white photo of Nana Patekar in a dramatic film pose, eyes intense, standing in front of a stormy sky.

Bollywood

Nana Patekar's funeral held late, sparking industry debate

Nana Patekar’s sudden death from a heart attack has triggered mourning across the industry. His family chose a private, early-night funeral, prompting questions about whether Bollywood had enough time to honor him properly.

4 days ago1 min

Hema Malini speaking into a phone, looking emotional, with a photo of Nana Patekar in the background.

Bollywood

Hema Malini Regrets Missing Nana Patekar's Final Call

Hema Malini says she missed a phone call from Nana Patekar just days before his death due to travel. She paid tribute on social media, remembering him as a cinematic icon and a dedicated advocate for farmers and the underprivileged.

5 days ago2 min

Nana Patekar in a black coat, standing in front of a grey wall, looking directly into the camera with a serious expression.

Red Carpet

Nana Patekar Dies Suddenly at 75 After Cardiac Arrest

Nana Patekar is dead. The news broke on October 8, 2026, at around 3 a.m., when the actor suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. He was 75. No public statement followed immediately—just silence, then a flood of tributes from across Hindi and Marathi cinema.

5 days ago2 min

A still from Gondhal showing Kishor Kadam in a rural setting, eyes intense, standing amidst traditional village architecture.

Breaking Hype

Gondhal’s Global Push Begins With Hombale Deal

Gondhal is back — and this time, it’s aiming for the world stage. The Marathi thriller, already India’s official entry for the 2027 Oscars, has landed Hombale Films as its overseas distributor...

5 days ago1 min

Kamal Haasan's emotional tribute post on X following Nana Patekar's passing.

Breaking Hype

Kamal Haasan Pays Emotional Tribute to Nana Patekar, Calls Him 'An Extraordinary Artist and an Even Greater Human Being'

Kamal Haasan mourns Nana Patekar, highlighting his humanitarian work beyond cinema.

6 days ago1 min

Veteran actor Nana Patekar at a public event in earlier years

Bollywood

Nana Patekar Net Worth Spanned Rs 35 Wage To Rs 80 Crore

Nana Patekar passed away in Goa after a cardiac arrest. Reports peg his net worth between Rs 50-80 crore, built across five decades from theatre, films, farming and a reluctant late-career entry into brand endorsements.

6 days ago2 min

Regional Cinema

The Man Who Refused to Be Defined by Hunger

Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at 5:20 AM on Thursday, October 8, at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, after suffering a severe cardiac arrest. Doctors attempted resuscitation for 45 minutes but could not revive him. A medico-legal case has been registered, and a post-mortem is underway. He was 75.

6 days ago2 min

Box Office

Marathi Box Office In 2026 Still Waits On Its First Real Hit

Koimoi's updated Marathi box office tracker lays out the criteria for Hit, Flop, Super Hit and Super Duper Hit verdicts for 2026, though specific film-by-film collections for the year are yet to be confirmed.

4 Oct 20262 min

Breaking Hype

Gondhal’s Exclusive Screenings Start October 9

Gondhal’s six-city preview blitz kicks off October 9 — and it’s not just a rollout, it’s a reckoning. The Marathi thriller, India’s official Oscar entry for the 99th Academy Awards, is bypassing the usual festival circuit grind to land straight in theatres across Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. No wide release date yet, but the exclusivity is deliberate: this isn’t a film

4 Oct 20262 min

Promotional still of Gondhal featuring lead actors in a dramatic scene under dim lighting, evoking ritual and tension.

Breaking Hype

Gondhal Gets Exclusive Previews Ahead of Multilingual Release

Santosh Davakhar's Gondhal, India's official submission for the 99th Academy Awards, begins exclusive previews on October 9 in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru ahead of a wide multilingual release.

3 Oct 20261 min

A still from Bandkhor showing Mrinal Kulkarni in a dramatic pose, dimly lit, surrounded by shadows.

Box Office

Bandkhor Ends Its Run With ₹31 Lakh — One Of Marathi Cinema’s Biggest Flops

Bandkhor’s theatrical run ended in seven days with ₹31 lakh net — less than 13% of its reported budget. The film, directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and produced by Sanjay Shetye, failed to gain traction despite decent reviews.

1 Oct 20261 min

Poster of Marathi film Jayanti 2 featuring lead actors Ruturaj Wankhede and Priyadarshini Indalkar

Box Office

Jayanti 2 Posts Modest Gains but Misses Hit Mark

Jayanti 2, starring Ruturaj Wankhede and Priyadarshini Indalkar, earned a net Rs 4.87 crore after 18 days, a modest profit over its Rs 3 crore cost, yet it may not reach the hit benchmark before Drishyam 3 arrives.

29 Sept 20262 min

First poster of the Marathi film Sohla featuring the young actor playing Pashya, with Sonali Bendre credited as presenter.

Regional Cinema

Sonali Bendre Turns Film Presenter For Marathi Debut Sohla

Sonali Bendre steps into her first role as a film presenter with Sohla, a Marathi drama centred on a boy's coming-of-age ritual. The film opens in theatres on October 16.

22 Sept 20262 min

Poster of Marathi thriller Gondhal featuring lead actor Kishor Kadam against a dark city backdrop

Breaking Hype

Gondhal’s Oscar Nod Doesn’t Save Its Box‑Office Woes

Despite being chosen as India’s official entry for the 2027 Academy Awards, the Marathi crime thriller Gondhal opened to little hype, netted just 84 lakh rupees, and closed with a two‑to‑three‑crore deficit, earning a flop label.

20 Sept 20262 min

Promotional image for Marathi film Adkitta featuring Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Chandekar and Sakhi Gokhale

OTT Originals

Adkitta Streams On ZEE5 With Sai Tamhankar As A Grieving Nanny

Marathi drama Adkitta, starring Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Chandekar and Sakhi Gokhale, drops on ZEE5 on September 11. Early reviews praise its restraint in handling grief and motherhood without tipping into melodrama.

10 Sept 20262 min

Box Office

What It Actually Takes For A Marathi Film To Cross Into Hit Territory

Koimoi's 2026 Marathi box office tracker spells out its hit-flop math, from Super Duper Hit at 100 crore-plus to outright Flop, but the page currently offers criteria without any confirmed 2026 title to test them on.

8 Sept 20262 min

Shiv Thakare, winner of Bigg Boss Marathi 2, at a public event

Bollywood

Shiv Thakare To Play Gangster-Turned-Politician In Marathi Debut Raktneeti

Shiv Thakare, known for Bigg Boss Marathi 2 and Bigg Boss 16, will make his film debut in Raktneeti, a Marathi crime drama from Prradip Khairwar, per Bollywood Hungama.

4 Sept 20262 min