Marathi Thriller 'Dashavatar' Becomes 2025's First Blockbuster

As of October 21st, 2025, the Marathi suspense thriller Dashavatar, starring veteran actor Dilip Prabhavalkar, has concluded its successful run at the Indian box office. The film, which was theatrically released on September 12th, 2025, has emerged as the first Marathi super hit of the year.

Dashavatar, made on a controlled budget of 5 crore, has grossed a remarkable 28 crore at the box office, including GST. This translates to a staggering 375% return on investment, making it a major commercial success story of 2025. The film, which received mixed to positive reviews from critics, particularly praised the performances of the cast, especially Dilip Prabhavalkar's lead role.

After a decent start, Dashavatar gained momentum and became a massive hit, comfortably crossing the 20 crore net collection mark. The film's strong word-of-mouth and pre-release buzz contributed to its impressive performance in the first two weeks. While it slowed down a bit in the later stages, it still managed to generate good earnings before concluding its run.

The Marathi suspense thriller's success is a testament to the growing popularity of regional cinema in India. Dashavatar's achievement of becoming the first Marathi super hit of 2025 is a significant milestone, and it is expected to pave the way for more regional language films to find commercial success in the coming years.