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Marathi Cinema's Box Office Plummets 46% in 2025
25 Jan
Summary
- Marathi films grossed 96 crores in 2025, a 46% drop from 2024.
- Collections fell below 100 crores for the first time in a decade.
- Only one Marathi film crossed 20 crores in 2025.
Marathi cinema's box office performance in 2025 was a disappointment, with cumulative gross collections falling to 96 crores, a stark contrast to 2024's 177 crores. This represents a significant 45.76% decrease, pushing collections below the 100 crore benchmark for the first time in a decade, excluding the pandemic period. Footfalls also dropped below one crore, signaling a concerning trend for the industry.
The primary reason for this decline appears to be the lack of high-grossing films. While 2024 saw successes like Navra Maza Navsacha 2 and Dharmaveer 2, 2025 only had Dashavatar earning over 20 crores. Other successful films like Jarann and Gulkand did not cross the 10 crore mark, indicating a gap in commercial entertainers.
Industry watchers are hopeful for a rebound in 2026, with early indications suggesting Krantijyoti Vidyalay is already a blockbuster. Films like Saade Maade Teen and Raja Shivaji are also anticipated to perform well, potentially marking a return to form for Marathi cinema.
