Chitrapataka 2026: From Magazine to Gondhal, here's the complete film lineup

Marathi Film Festival 2026 (Pic/X)

Marathi cinema is set to take centre stage as the Maharashtra government's official Marathi Film Festival, Chitrapataka 2026, brings together a diverse selection of films, filmmaker interactions, panel discussions and masterclasses. The four-day festival will run from November 15 to 18 in Mumbai, offering cinephiles an opportunity to explore the creativity and storytelling of Marathi cinema. From the opening film Bandhu to the closing screening of Gondhal, here is everything you need to know about the festival, including its dates, venues, schedule and registration details.

About Marathi Film Festival

Chitrapataka 2026 will be held at Ravindra Natya Mandir and the P. L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy complex in Prabhadevi, Mumbai. The festival is organised by the Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation under the guidance of the Maharashtra government's Department of Cultural Affairs. The festival will feature 33 Marathi films, including new releases and classics.

Films to be screened across all four days

The festival will open on November 15 with the inaugural ceremony at Ravindra Natya Mandir, followed by the screening of Bandhu. On November 16, the line-up includes Gharat Ganpati, Navardev BSc Agri, Phulwanti and Dashavatar. The P. L. Deshpande Mini Theatre will screen Garud, Sangte Aika, Jaran and Shyamchi Aai, among others. On November 17, audiences can watch Magazine, Lagnakallol, Kurla to Vengurla, Tighi, Tumbadchi Manjula, Ata Thambaycha Nahi! and Devulband 2 at the main auditorium.

The final day, November 18, will feature Cineman, Raja Shivaji, Giran and Gondhal. The concluding film is special as it has also been selected as India's official entry to the Oscars. Gondhal is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide on November 13, 2026, in seven languages. It offers a glimpse into a story rooted in Maharashtra's cultural traditions.

More about the festival

A nominal fee of Rs 100 will be charged for the four-day festival. The revenue generated through registration fees will be donated to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for drought relief efforts. The festival will be inaugurated by Maharashtra's Cultural Affairs Minister, Adv. Ashish Shelar. Dr Kiran Kulkarni, Secretary of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Swati Mhaske-Patil, Managing Director of the corporation, and several prominent personalities from the film industry will also be present.