Set in a conservative pre-independence era, this Mahesh Manjrekar directorial explores a forbidden love story while addressing rigid social customs. Where to watch legally: ZEE5 9. Elizabeth Ekadashi (2014) Genre: Children's Drama
(2005) : A gritty social drama about a common man's breaking point against corruption. Available on YouTube (official channels). Mulshi Pattern (2018) vegamovies 20 marathi best
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Based on the legendary play written by playwright Kusumagraj, Natsamrat stars Nana Patekar in a career-defining performance as an aging theatre actor who retires from acting but struggles to let go of his memories of the stage. The film depicts the tragic family life of this actor and his wife, who slowly become unwanted by their children. Nana Patekar poured his entire being into this role, with the Marathi version of the film being the cinematic adaptation of the original Marathi play, while a Hindi version was later made starring Amitabh Bachchan. Available on YouTube (official channels)
: A groundbreaking romance drama that explores the harsh realities of the caste system in rural Maharashtra. It remains the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time.