Marathi cinema holds a prestigious place in the history of Indian filmmaking, acting as the foundation upon which the country’s cinematic heritage was built. As the , with roots tracing back to Dadasaheb Phalke’s pioneering Raja Harishchandra in 1913, Marathi cinema has consistently functioned as more than mere entertainment.
The representation of anti-caste sentiments and critical views on discriminatory practices has become a dominant trend.