Mumbai to Host Second Edition of Chitrapataka Marathi Film Festival from November 15-18
The Chitrapataka Marathi Film Festival returns to Mumbai from November 15-18, featuring 41 films and various engaging activities.
Mumbai, October 26 (Daily Kiran) : The second edition of the Chitrapataka Marathi Film Festival is set to take place from November 15 to 18, 2026, at the Ravindra Natya Mandir in Prabhadevi, Mumbai. Maharashtra’s Cultural Affairs Minister, Ashish Shelar, announced the festival, which will showcase 41 Marathi films, along with panel discussions, interviews, masterclasses, and other activities.
Organized under the guidance of the state’s Cultural Affairs Department and the Maharashtra Film, Stage, and Cultural Development Corporation, the festival aims to provide a platform for exceptional Marathi cinema. Shelar emphasized the strength of Marathi cinema and its growing appeal to audiences worldwide. The inaugural festival last year received an enthusiastic response from viewers.
The minister noted that initiatives like this are essential to highlight the cultural and artistic significance of Marathi cinema. The festival will foster meaningful dialogue among filmmakers, media representatives, scholars, and cinema enthusiasts.
This year’s lineup includes 41 films, featuring five classic Marathi films alongside 36 new releases, critically acclaimed works, award-winning films at state, national, and international levels, experimental cinema, and unreleased films.
In light of the ongoing drought situation in the state, the proceeds from the festival will be donated to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The event will prioritize the art of filmmaking, avoiding unnecessary extravagance. A registration fee of ₹100 per person will be applicable for all four days of the festival.
Swati Mhasse-Patil, Managing Director of the corporation, shared that over 2,000 people registered for the first edition, attracting around 7,500 attendees.
In addition to film screenings, there will be five panel discussions, five special interviews, and five masterclasses. A special exhibition will also be held at the festival venue, showcasing over a century of Marathi cinema and the centenary journey of Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari.
A key highlight this year will be the ‘Book to Screen’ initiative, allowing Marathi authors and publishers to engage with filmmakers. Additionally, a short film competition themed “Maharashtra Through the Eyes of Youth” will be organized.
