There were many reasons behind the lackluster performance of Marathi Films in 1990s. But this successful run of Marathi Film Industry short lived and soon it was halted by big budget movies in Bollywood.ĩ0s era can be termed as darkest chapter for Marathi Film industry. This winning combination had given back to back commercial hits.
Lakshya-Ashok Saraf duo as actors and Mahesh Kothare as director were ruling the Marathi movie industry. In 1980s, Marathi Film Industry was more inclined towards making comedy films. In 60s and 70s, Marathi film industry produced many successful movies – Pinjara, Sinhasan, to name a few. Marathi Film Industry established its unique identity. Renowned singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosale used to regularly sing Marathi Songs. People used to enjoy this genre of Marathi films. This industry was making films which were defying typical stereotype movies. The notable directors, actors were emerging from the Marathi Film Industry. Marathi film industry was growing alongside the Hindi film industry. In 1913, Dadasaheb Phalke made first Marathi and Indian Film ‘Raja Harishchandra’ and thus begin the journey of Marathi Film Industry.
What has suddenly happened? How come audience has started liking Marathi Films? This is a very interesting and fascinating journey. But in last 25 odd years, this film industry has overcome all these challenges and now it is producing movies which are providing exponential returns to the investors. Marathi film industry was fighting a losing battle.
With declining audience and poor box office collection. In 90s era, Marathi film industry was fighting for its survival. Recently, Marathi movie Sairat has crossed box office collection of Rs 100 crore for any Bollywood film lover this is not very unusual, but those who have witnessed the struggle of Marathi film industry, they will realize Rs 100 crore business is a landmark milestone for this industry.
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