Marathi movies have the power of strong scripts rooted in the realities and living-breathing common People. Most Marathi movies are inspired and built around real people and events- that’s what makes them special and, well, unique. Some of the best Marathi movies of 2023 have also won the hearts of Millions of people. Here are numerous movies of such beautiful and intriguing stories related to common people that have shone at the box office such as Sairat, Ved, Natsamrat, Katyar Kaljat Ghusli, and Laibhaari among others. Here, let’s check out the list of 10 best Marathi movies of 2023 so far:
1. Baipan Bhari Deva
It is a womanhood drama that shows six estranged sisters who have not met each other for a long time, have gathered together for a Mangalgaur competition. Can this competition be the reason for them to mend their broken relationship? That’s what the movie shows! The movie received an overwhelming response and is said to become the highest-grossing Marathi movie of 2023 so far. The movie got an appreciation for almost all its aspects including acting, story, songs, writing, as well as direction. It seems like a must-watch!
2. Maharashtra Shaheer
It is a musical biographical movie that shows the life story of the legendary Maharashtrian singer, performer, playwright, and folk-theatre producer- Padmshree Shahir Sable. The movie received a positive response from the critics as well as the audiences. It has included many famous songs of Shahir Sable as well as many new songs were put in the movie that beautifully carried the movie forward.
3. Ghar Banduk Biryani
It is an action-comedy film that shows the face-off between a rebel leader, a cook, and a police inspector. It is touted as the ‘perfect big screen entertainer’ and received good reviews from many media houses as well as a great response from the viewers. The story, action sequences, and background music are just the level of perfection- providing you with a perfect masala movie!
4. Vaalvi
Vaalvi is a dark-comedy thriller movie about a couple- Aniket and Avani who decide to commit suicide together, but the details are decided by Aniket and his girlfriend Devika. What looks like suicide can be murder also (no one knows!). It shows the ruthless ways in which humans and human life can be humorous. The movie is appreciated for its depth, and the fine acting of the leads- Swapnil Joshi, Anita Date, Shivani Surve, and Subodh Bhave are liked by the critics.
5. Chowk
It is an action drama film about many people and their intertwined stories- it shows a lot of people and their lives, relationship, friends, festivals, politics and so much more- the movie allows you to sneak and observe a group of people living who trying to live, love, interact, and make it through life! The movie is declared a semi-hit (that’s a big one too!) and got a high rating of 8.2/10 on IMDb.
6. Butterfly
It is a drama film that follows the life of a housewife. The film got praises for showing the artistic side of housewives, their struggles, and dreams- all in a good way without trying to preach or bring out a ‘moral of the story’. It shows how a housewife has several hobbies that she tries to keep up with but can’t until she learns- badminton. It is a nice story that shows the hard work, thinking, and struggles of a middle-class housewife- from a completely different angle!
7. Raavrambha
It is a period romance movie that is about Raav- a courageous soldier and Maratha Army Commander in Chief Prataprao Gujar. When his childhood love- Rambha is kidnapped- he fights with all his strength to bring her back. The movie received good ratings and reviews because of its fine star cast, writing, and VFX. The movie will take you back to a different era and show you a timeless love story.
8. Jaggu Ani Juliet
Juggu Ani Julleit is a fun-filled rom-com about two strangers who travel, have fun, fall in love- and realize what soulmate actually means. The movie is so well-received that it received a very sky-high rating of 8.7 on IMDb! The movie stars a nice team of actors including Manoj Joshi, Amay Wagh, and Pravin Tarde among others. Watch it yourself and fall in love with it!
9. Tendlya
It is a comedy-drama film that revolves around the life of a young boy who wants to play cricket like his idol- Sachin Tendulkar, and another 22-year-old fan of Sachin who wants to apply his ideologies and values in fulfilling is life goal. The movie is a unique take on the life of the legendary cricketer and the people who get inspired by him.
10. TDM
This Marathi-language comedy slice-of-life movie is about an ambitious man and his journey of overcoming his flaws and growing in life. The movie faired well because of the sweet story, the charming main character of Babu, and the music (that is the soul of the movie). The movie’s star cast, direction, and music would take you into the shoes of the lead and get invested in his story.
So, which movie from the above list of Best Marathi Movies of 2023 So Far, have you watched? And which have you decided to watch in the coming week? Tell us in the comments. Happy Watching!