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.